March 25, 2009. Chevy Chase, Md. Entertaining.

We have entertained in our home ever since we married. Tonight we did the type of entertaining that we really like. I invited friends for dinner tonight. Our friends had just returned from New Zealand and we wanted to hear a report. Also we had returned from Nova Scotia and they were keen to hear about our journey north. Our friends arrived at our home at six o'clock, where we had a drink, then we drove to Bethesda where we ate dinner at the Lebanese Traverna. The food was wonderful and the conversation lively. The best part was when we dropped them back at their car and we entered the apartment. We had no dishes to put in the dishwasher or table to clear up. I am not sure whether I am getting lazy or just smart but both Ken and I enjoyed the whole evening. We might do it again.