Today was somewhat relaxing.... I woke up very late... and sat out by the river for a little while. I was able to get some photos of crocus and cinquefoil flowers... sure signs that spring is well on it's way and settling in. I saw robins.... and even some bees!
And I was able to visit with my parents... my dad is quite sore and swollen today. He thinks it is from the transfer in the ambulance... too much stress and lying down ... he thinks. But... he is progressing with his walking... which is just amazing.
... as the sun came to rest in the Allegheny mountains... I took my mom home to rest for the night. Then, my daughter, my nephew, and one of my nieces and I all went to "Olga's Cafe" in town. The featured band tonight was an Irish group from Buffalo, NY. The band's name is "Cairde", and normally they have 4 members in the band, but one was absent tonight. They were quite good...but then, I love Irish music. There was a couple who came with the band; who were trained in Irish dancing, and they got up and did some jigs.... as well as help leading some audience members in a dance... which was fun.
And we enjoyed the atmosphere at Olga's... warm and welcoming... with excellent food... and (in my case)... a good glass of Riesling. We all shared "bangers and mash" (sausage and mashed potatoes), spinach dip with chips, a vegetarian goat cheese (small) pizza, and a buffalo wing panini. Everything was really, really well made and tasty.
And now I am back at my parent's house... enjoying a warm cup of tea... and about to tuck in.... with Irish jigs dancing in my head.... and a warmth in my heart....
