HUNGRY GERALD

At the age of 94 (95 in November, hopefully). Life isn’t easy for the old guy. Many “challenges”: Walking, swallowing, hearing, seeing, etc.,etc.,etc. However, there are many compensations–principal is the companionship and caregiving of the love of HG’s life, BSK. (61 years of marriage and HG wants more with this incomparably beautiful, chic, creative woman). And, HG has the blessing of having a family of loving, creative, super intelligent individuals. They are responsible for HG’s happiness at this demanding stage of HG’s long life –they watch over HG’s safety and bring him laughter and joy. These days on Prince Edward Island (the site of the HG/BSK/RIVA oceanfront home) there’s another reason for smiles–the fabulous international food prepared by daughter, Lesley R.; son Jeremy and BSK. Dishes come from all over the world–Morocco, Italy, France, Canada, Spain, China, Japan, India, Israel –and the USA (shrimp and grits; chicken gumbo; fried chicken,hot dogs). Last night ,Lesley made Spaghetti Amatriciana (sauce of cherry tomatoes, crisp bacon bits, olive oil,chopped parsley.). This was preceded by a salad of small Newfoundland shrimp. A savory summer meal. Jeremy  made lunch for HG today–hummus, Greek yogurt and Jeremy’s unique beet and tahina salad. So, foodies–should you envy HG? You should.