My wife and I had a small dinner party tonight.

[Tobin S.]

For those of you in the know, you'll recognize that as a small miracle. For those who aren't, read the following link. The entire thread is excellent.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018709403

We had my wife's parents over and a friend of the family. We relaxed in the living room, listening to music while having wine and beer and appetizers. Then we went to the dining room and played a few games. Then we had dinner, desert, and had some more wine and beer and played more games.

It was a thing of glory. My wife and I are in a really good place right now and this has solidified it in many respects. I feel so damn good.

[oldandhappy]

1. Excellent!!!

Glad for both of you!!

[Omaha Steve]

2. Great news

Life can be so good when it hits on all the cylinders.

[elleng]

3. Great to hear, Tobin!

I'm planning a big party, and hope it's as successful as yours was.

[KMOD]

7. I was planning on bring my guitar and singing Gladys Knight songs,

so I think it will be good.

kidding

Congrats, Tobin

[elleng]

8. Would love to have you, KMOD,

cause its for my high school classmates, at my cottage (in June) and I've been wondering what we might do for music!!! Gladys, you, guitar + Pips = PERFECT!

[KMOD]

9. Excellent!

I'm working on my playlist right now.

[elleng]

10. Great! I approve!!!

[mackerel]

4. This means you were able to clear out the livingroom! Goodonya!

It's so great to hear that things are good!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. What great news, my dear Tobin!

What a nice mix of food, drinks and games.

I'm so happy for all of you!

[TlalocW]

6. And then you played Monopoly

And everyone went home pissed.

TlalocW

[nirvana555]

11. I think I felt my heart literally warming when I read this. I meant to post in the thread

that you referenced how awesome it is that you were being so kind about your particular
situation. And now to hear that you hosted folks tonight is truly inspiring. I'm so happy for you