And no, it's not what you think, but when the kids get to the age where they can play happily by themselves, dinner parites again assume that purpse that is a relaxing and enjoyable part of adult social life. We enjoyed just such an evening with good friends tonight. Just don't ask my parents about their first escapade into that arena, around thirty years ago, while my cousin and I were off playing happily together...at painting the bathroom with toothpaste.
