Different apt., lots of room, better spot

And I gave a $500 refundable deposit to hold it. In the Bella Vista district, right near Bella Vista Elementary School. Oaklanders have a big "Where?" look on their faces. Think 10th Ave. and 32nd St. Really nice houses on the streets for several blocks around, older trees, plenty of street parking, mostly single family homes. Backyard, laundry room, grilling allowed. The apt. will be ready for move in (new stove & frig & furnace) by 7/1. I can back out if I find something incredible elsewhere.

That said . . . my friend Walt, whose mother died suddenly when he was 13 (stroke), came over this morning to take me and Heshy to breakfast at the Merritt. It was wonderful, and sweet to see so many older couples, sans children or grandchildren, celebrating Mother's Day. My favorite waitress, Sofia, was assigned to our table and she gave me a big hug and kiss and a "Happy Mother's Day," too, as soon as she saw me. OK, maybe I do go there too often. Walt just went home to nap in the sun, I think.

Avi is deciding how we wants to spend Mother's Day with me. Heshy wants to (a) have a hike at Lake Chabot and/or (b) wash my car and have a water fight and (c) have dinner at, you guessed it, the Merritt!

Last night Marshall and I walked only about 2 miles (which seemed fairly easy, btw) and I seem fine today.