Our weekend together was really, really wonderful. I married my best friend, the love of my life, and the person who knows me better than I know myself. I miss him for so many reasons, even in the smallest ways. Coffee in the morning. A hand to hold. How he makes me laugh (at myself, no less). Sweet tenderness. Cravings for chips and cheese at the exact same time. Feeling short. I could go on and on.
We did the “touristy” things — Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Christ’s Church, Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia Museum of Art. We ate amazing food, including Alma de Cuba for restaurant week and this fantastic recipe for Cavatappi with Broccoli, Red Onions, and Garlic from grad school friend/colleague/fellow-FDR-researcher “Betty”!
We also had some of the best beer and mussels at Monk’s. Steamed mussels with bacon and blue cheese? Yum. You must go there if you are ever in the area.
We also strolled along the banks of the Delaware River, enjoying the sunshine. A great day.
JPJD left a few hours ago, but not before we indulged in some gelato. Since “ice cream” is my man’s favorite meal of the day (yes, meal), we simply had to.
