live like you are dying.......

ok, so i am encouraged by the news from upstate new york.....my sisterinlaw is home......sleeping in a hospital bed set up in their parlor right next to the huge breakfront where they have fred's family's civil war sword and other memorabilia.....she is able to get up and and make the trek to the family room recliner for short visits with family and friends.....and after my spouse and the youngest sister arrived this afternoon....they made root beer floats just because they sounded like a good idea.....and i was reminded of a fine evening.....30 years ago.....with my friend jane.....before she married poorly and contracted a debilitating disease......lots of company for dinner.......with her good china....and her artichokes and chicken dish.......and we all got to talking about last meals.......my last meal is pretty transparent to those who recall all of the left-hand meanmammalikes notes ove the years......smoked salmon....cucumbers and onions in sour cream....goat cheese........down-under white to wash it all down........and something with red raspberries for dessert.....no idea about the entree......surprise me......and maybe nice marinated asparagus as a side........sadly......i would have to be able to get up and fix all of this to be able to sit back and enjoy it..............maybe even get out the bavarian china that i don't especially like.......maybe break the bavarian china that i don't especially like...........a curious last meal,,,,eh?