John's Special Day

Today is a special day for John.

He has a "Vernissage" at a local gallery this afternoon.

"A vernissage (varnishing, from French) is a term used for a preview of an art exhibition, often private, before the formal opening. Guests may be served canapés and wine as they discuss with artists and others the works in the exhibition."

We have to be there by 2:00pm to greet the many people we hope will be thronging to the place to see his works.

Several people have already dropped into the gallery, where the show has actually been on display since Friday, and have reported to him that it is quite impressive (which has thrilled him to no end).

He needs a haircut before he can show up for this meet and greet (and I just happen to be his barber -- a role I absolutely detest!) so we'll take care of that chore in a little while.

Then I have to shower and get beautiful (still haven't quite decided what I'm wearing -- every woman's indecisive privilege).

We know of a few good friends who are making the trip especially to view the show so John wants to invite them back for drinks -- which will seriously impact on meal time (obviously, we can't be preparing a meal for company if we're at the Vernissage showing off).  So I suggested perhaps we might first stop for the best pizza this side of I-don't-know-where before coming back here for a visit.  He agreed that he would put that proposal to them.

So, as I am wont to declare on oh so many occasions ... tempus fugit.