January 19, 2011
Dear Diary,
I tried to cook spaghetti for Nellie so that she could forgive me.
That didn't turn out so well.
1. I forgot to stir the noodles so they stuck at the bottom of the pot.
2. I tried to make my own sauce. Result: The kitchen splattered red.
3. I tried to bring out our best plates for Nellie to eat in. Result: The china cabinet on the floor and Saladin looking at me reproachfully.
4. I wanted to light candles on the dining table so that it would have an effect, like, a candlelit dinner. Result: Our best tablecloth in ashes.
5. I cooked dessert for her: Blueberry pie. Result: Utter disaster
With all the lovey-dovey love I can muster,
Dan