Thanks All

Café Germaine is only as good as the people who participate, and last night's event is a perfect example.

The All Beethoven Evening was the brainchild of Dickeyville resident Katherine Needleman, Principal Oboe of the BSO. It was she who informed me that Beethoven's favorite food was Mac N'Cheese and white fish & beer and she carried through by arranging for Trio La Milpa to bring his music to life in the salon style of the era.

The Salon, home of Kathleen Vander Horst, another Dickeyville resident, gets the next round of applause. I have never catered in a more entertaining friendly home. Each time I contacted Kathleen and asked for advice about renting equipment, I got the famous Vander Horst pause, followed by a tilt of the head and one word response, "why?".

Several last minute strokes of brilliance from fellow neighbors; Wilton Martinez video taped the event to launch on YouTube (you all will be the first to know) and my good friend and neighbor, Stephanie Miller, who, without forewarning, agreed to be hooked up to the mic and act as my spokesperson. This is probably not a good formula for keeping friends, but we are a forgiving lot. And to our prodigal daughter, Maria de la Cielo, para la ayuda en la cocina como tiempos pasados, it's good to have you back!