HUNGRY GERALD

Birthday dinner for BSK’s kid sister, Noel M. She’s 75 but looks years younger—wiry, slim, muscular, flexible–fabulous equestrian and teacher of horse vaulting, a demanding equine discipline. Wonderful having Noel and husband, Yossi M., here in Rhody. They are on their way to Las Vegas, the home of their son, Erik and his wife, Lisa. Champion vaulters, they are the stars of their exciting horse show, “Gladius” (seen by appreciative audiences in numerous American arenas). The birthday celebration was at the Riverside, RI, home of HG/BSK’s brilliant and caring daughter, Lesley R., and equally brilliant and  talented husband, Massimo R. Many toasts (Massimo provided his usual excellent wines). Rousing songs. Dining table centerpiece featured a cluster of birthday candles. Lesley outdid herself by cooking a Sicilian swordfish pasta—lots of fish mixed  with olive oil, black olives, garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes and other good things–all enhanced by a judicious use of herbs and spices, There was a big green salad plus cheese, Vanilla ice cream for dessert. A happy, festive family night.