Another martini?

Last night I went over to see my pal, Lesley.  We met at Zefer years ago. (She was in the Boston office but now lives in Chicago.) We hit it off when we discovered we both Have the same last name.  

Lesley has a fabulous new condo in the Printer’s Row area of Chicago.  The building used to be a paper factory.  After showing me her place, we had cocktails, cheese and crackers.

Later on, Ray, his niece Gretchen and our friend Cathy joined us for dinner at La Sardine.  It was really good. 

Cathy is a marathon runner and breast cancer survivor.  She is featured in the October 2007 Runner’s World magazine and running her 8th Chicago Marathon this year to raise funds for the American Cancer society.  Please help her out here.

Clowning around with Cathy.

Clowning around with Gretchen.

Gretchen and Ray (disgustingly photogenic).

As you can see, we tend to clown around a lot.  The night was a blast.  I ate and drank way too much.  What a surprise!

We’re going to stay at Cathy’s house tonight which is great because we can take the train and not drive! 

I’m going to have lunch with my friend Steve today.  Later tonight, we’re going to see his girlfriend Kristen perform at the Cubby Bear with her band Too White Crew.

Can’t wait!!