I went to the BBQ! I had a great time! The woman who hosted it is a true chef of BBQ. I had a chicken breast and grilled zucchini, corn and naan bread. My music went over well (cool jazz). It was just such a joy to do something so... NORMAL. And i don't just mean re COVID, just something that normal, healthy people do. To take part and participate in real life. I had my alcohol-free rosé wine that Pat gave me for my birthday while the other ladies had mojitos. I didn't stay after dinner as there were wasps bothering me but i'm still delighted that i went and took part.

Aces!

@~Christina:

So sorry for your loss and best wishes for a successful trip. The lack of diabetic food is too bad. Food restrictions are sad, i love food. At the BBQ one woman had gluten intolerance and you could see it was hard for her to enjoy herself. I know what it's like from my recent attempt to go vegan it's no fun to have food restrictions. Glad i'm back to being an omnivore now and that food is ubiquitous again. Hope the situation improves for you as you get more skilled at the diabetic diet. In my city they have an entire course at the hospital for new diabetics. It's really a big change in lifestyle.

@Jennifer 1967:

Glad you got some good floating in. I like to float too -- the one good thing about being fat is that i can float effortlessly, endlessly, no floatation device required. When i was thin and fit i sank. Happy to hear you're getting support from your therapists. It's too bad transportation for your brother is still an obstacle but a transportation chair will be a help at least.

@Soupe du jour:

You blow me away! Your desserts look soooooo scrumptious and your knowledge of baking is astounding!