Brasil?

Today was a balmy, lovely day. Not quite tropical, but 73 degrees in early March might as well be, and there was enough moisture in the air to kind of feel like it. At least that is what I was thinking this afternoon.

When I went to the grocery store today, I thought that an afternoon espresso would be nice, being that it is Sunday and all, so I stopped at Peet's. I was sitting outside on the row of benches they have, and there was a fellow there playing guitar and singing - bassa nova. "Corcovado", "Desafinado", and a few other standards. I guess it wasn't just me who thought that it felt more like Rio than it usually does.

If Melanie had her normal appetite, I would have suggested making feijoada, but since she only started back on real food last night, we are taking it easy. Black beans, sausage, onions, salsa, manioc, and greens are probably not the ideal food for someone whose last good meal was on Tuesday.

So, speaking of the patient, she is doing great, and we are very happy to have her home.