There are so many things that make me happy, sometimes it’s difficult to narrow it down to two or three things in one day. And today is one of those days. For starters, I had a terrific lunch with five of the greatest folks I see on ZOOM one or two days a week, and over a great meal at Tommy’s in Freehold….aren’t all of Tommy’s restaurants pretty terrific?…we talked about everything from what we do when we see each other those couple of times a week and why we volunteer to do it to each of our varying degrees of savvy on the computer and ZOOM. Always relaxing, always a lot of fun, always great people.
Then shortly after I got home, one wonderful neighbor…and it seems every one of my neighbors is pretty wonderful, knocked on the door to tell me he had a great day of offshore fishing and would I like some yellow fin tuna! Not only did he deliver it, and have it beautifully fileted, but also took the time to tell me how he caught it, how many the foursome who went 30 miles offshore to fish caught, and how much he loves Atlantic Highlands. Nor was I the only neighbor he shared so generously with. I heard some more laughter and great thanks coming from across the street as well.
Also stopped in the General Store on Route 537 in Colts Neck and chatted with owner Mary Pahira. It had been a while since I was there, and it was fascinating to see what an incredibly historic yet modern and up to date store/deli/luncheonette/breakfast room/jewelry store and so much more it is. Look for that story on VeniVidiScripto soon because there was so much to see, so much charm and such great food, I have to do a feature on it. If you’re over that way, stop in, the store is open seven days a week, don’t think Mary ever sleeps! And she’s got some great employees who have the same charm and kindness she has.
