And this is why I drink . . .

And this is why I drink . . .

[FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30]

RIC: Do we have any plans?

ME: Just that NYE party tomorrow night.

RIC: What about tonight?

ME: Well, some out-of-town friends may stop by and stay the night on their way somewhere else.

RIC: What time?

ME: I don’t know. They are supposed to text an e.t.a.

RIC: What are we doing about dinner?

ME: I thought I might make some spaghetti.

RIC: It’s not Sunday.

ME: I know.

RIC: But . . . it’s not Sunday.

ME: I know.

RIC: What will we do on Sunday?

ME: I don’t know.

RIC: This just ain’t right.

ME: Open the wine.