In Eckleburg's Eyes - 3/2/2009, Part 3

News & Notes from Sunday, March 1st, 2009, Part 2

-I spent Sunday night with KLTW, KJW, and RAW. I met them at the massive Super Kroger in Farragut. This worked out well because we also got visit with JDM. For the first time, I noticed that the grocery store has a roundabout in its parking lot. I realize this worked well at a nearby intersection but is it really necessary in a parking lot?

-Note: I experimented with a new photographing method with KJW. I learned that if you command her, “Freeze, Bobo” that she pauses momentarily. One has to snap the photo at the moment “Bobo” is said because she moves rather quickly. Like a puma. (As you can see, I had mixed results.)

-KLTW and RAW usually shop for groceries at the more convenient Food City but changed up their routine. I think they were in the mood for some free samples. They were good too. I also learned a valuable lesson. Whole olives have pits. I love olives but had never eaten one whole before. My teeth appear to have suffered no ill effects.

-The store sells some very upscale items. They had a cheese called Romao (from Spain) that they were selling for $66! Who would buy that?

-RAW was very proud that KJW could identify Kevin Garnett as “K.G.” when she saw him on a Wheaties box. It is always good to get your parenting validated. (Note: We struggled to contain KJW in the cart throughout our stay at Kroger.)

-We left and decided to get something to eat. They had a coupon for Pizza Hut but when we called, they had no pizzas left that were not of the thin crust variety. How does that happen? Our next idea was the nearby Poyama Japanese Grill, but it was closed. Finally, we settled on Hibachi Factory.

-We returned to the Walker residence and watched Sweet Home Alabama on DVD at KLTW’s suggestion. She was in the mood for a chick flick. Believe it or not we all like the film, even RAW. KJW did very well in allowing us to watch it. She did make one mess, spilling a cup while reaching for her favorite snack, M&M’s. She brought her mother to the spill and confessed, “It was me.” As if it could have been anyone else...

-It was a good night.