THE FOOTNOTES

Paul and Amanda came over to celebrate my birthday this year. Amanda is getting more mature, confident, and beautiful every time I see her. I asked her to take on the job of "party hostess" so that I didn't have to run around all night pouring wine and putting food out. She did a great job! I think she can start her own business doing this kind of work. No one likes hosting their own party. As they say, it takes a village to raise our young people. As part of my Auntie duties, I taught her how to open and pour wine, mix drinks, and steal money out of guests' pocket books. She is ready to go out on her own soon.