Chehalem Shalom

It must have been the most perfect dinner I'd ever seen. Finger foods on tiny plates, nuts in tiny bowls, and wine in very large glasses. We sat around getting over the initial shock of meeting for the first time, snacking through the meal and talking about ourselves. I liked Sue and Charlie right away. BJ held my hand and I did my best to sound like I was the right person for the job of "your son's girl friend". Eventually it became a family affair with Uncle Biff and Aunt Liz, Grandma and Grandpa all coming over to behold this novelty. And although I knew that everything I did was being studied, I felt comfortable and funny. Charlie took our picture from every angle like a photojournalist in the field. I wish I could remember more from what was said that night. I should have written it down. Just one sticks out, BJ's grandma with her fabulous hats and wine cork sniffing, "Katya, what is this kinky sex?"