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My lunch with the doc is also known as late night dinner with my hubby or a night at the opera.  We went to see (and listen) to an opera.  It was beautiful but had to end at intermission because of the storm.  The power was knocked out so they performed the first act in a combination of the church lights and the emergency lights.  The pianist, who was fabulous, was playing by flashlight and tap light.  Our friend was playing the role of Julius Caesar and his voice is heavenly.  Everyone in the cast did an amazing job especially with no air conditioning!  They decided to end it after act one since the building was getting darker and there were no lights in the restrooms.

That’s a hard call to make but the founder of Opera Modo made the correct choice.  As we were driving home we encountered several trees that had fallen and two lanes on a major road blocked off due to fallen power lines.  She was concerned with safety and liability.  She made the right choice.

So hubby and I had time to enjoy a late night supper and made our way to a classic Jersey diner.  If you are not from Jersey, you do not have a full appreciation for diners.  Next time you come to Jersey, you need to go to a diner.  Not a fancy one, not a “theme” one, just a diner on the side of a highway or maybe even a little off the beaten path.  Good food, good service, good prices.  And lots of good conversation.

Hubby and I were able to finish complete thoughts on the first attempt!  We also had our third date night in a month’s time.  How awesome is that?  We talked about politics, education, food, opera, performing, and our sons.  We sat in silence and ate yummy food.  He stole some of my chocolate milkshake.

So my tip to you is to have a night at the opera.