Dear Friends,

Let's get the health matters out of the way first. I am doing so well. Only the knee is bothering me and I use a walker to get around. I now have an appointment with the doctor that everyone recommends for total knee replacement. He sees patients in Palo Alto but operates in Fremont where he has his own operating room, sterile hallways and sterile rooms for post-recovery for only his patients. I saw my new oncologist this week. He called today to say that all of my blood work was normal. There are no signs of anything amiss, but he wants me to have a PET scan now and every 6 months until I am 5 years away from cancer. And adding more good news, my back feels great.

Meg is in NYC this week. Since her school is year round she gets some weeks off at odd times. She was able to get tickets to the Daily Show last night. Today she went to the Cloisters. She is having a great time.

All last week I enjoyed the Ken Burns' National Parks documentary. Now I want to see all of them.

Speaking of good documentaries, I strongly recommend "Young at Heart." Meg bought it on sale, but you can get it through Netflix.

Every year Hidden Villa has a Humanitarian Awards dinner. This is always a special event where individuals in the community and others from anywhere in the United States are honored for their good works related to the environment, for promoting better relations among people from diverse backgrounds, and for promoting love of nature in children. It is a feel good event.

Michael and I went together as guests of Jim and Vicky. Here they are and we are at the event. Michael wins the award for "going green."









I really enjoy good food and fellowship. So many friends have brought great lunches and we have had wonderful visits. I enjoyed celebrating my goddaughter's birthday at Jim and Vicky's. Thank you all for these experiences. I should also mention how much I appreciate Bruce. We enjoy dinners together once a week and he fixes everything that is broken.

I love fine dining and here are some photos from experiences at elegant restaurants with Meg and with the ladies who love to celebrate.









I am busy at the museum preparing for training the new docents-to-be in the arts of Native America. There is always something interesting happening at the Cantor Arts Center. After the neurosurgeon gives me a go-ahead to drive, I will be able to attend more of them.


Here is the schedule for October meals. I see that some have already happened. I so appreciate all of your help.

With love,
Diane

Thursday, Oct. 1 Bianca

Tuesday, Oct. 6 Margrit

Wednesday, Oct. 7: Clara and Pat

Thursday, Oct. 8: Anne S.

Friday, Oct. 9: Mary Rose

Tuesday, Oct. 13: Betty H.?

Thursday, Oct. 15

Tuesday, Oct. 20: Marilyn Fogel