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So the eggplant I was so excited about?  It was phenomenal.  Really.  I think it may be the best thing I've had so far, probably because I marinated it and cooked it on the grill.  I can't eat the skin yet, so I scooped it out...it gave it a kind of meaty quality, like when you substitute giant mushrooms for burgers.  If anyone knows where to find more japanese eggplants, let me know.

My night out was...sober.  I learned that time drags when you're not drinking, people are less funny, and generally they're more annoying.  I had a good time with my girls, don't get me wrong.  But I was home by midnight.  Lemon water just didn't cut it.

On the porch at the Pine Tree...I believe Mary described me as "glowing" while taking the picture (however, she was a bit inebriated, so we'll just laugh)