BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS

Unless you've been marooned on Discovery, the space shuttle, you must realize the entire week has been a glut of Oscar-related info. If you go to movies at all, you HAD to have formed an opinion about something. Paul has had award mania since the days when he held his own Paulie Award Dinner at The Mining Company in Geneva, IL. (Who could forget Paul's own movie version of "The Exorcist" starring "Lucan" as the devil's victim and Ken as the priest who exorcised... no jokes here ... that IS exorcised NOT exercised!)

Saturday, we just hung out. Paul had to go into work for a job fair. Later in the afternoon, we headed to South Miami in search of the West Elm store to make a purchase. That done, we grabbed a bite to eat at Cheese Cake Factory and headed home. Tomorrow is Sunday you know ... that means BREAKFAST!!

Larry met Daisy in one of his workout classes. Her husband, Eddie, works for a company that distributes ice cream and dairy products to hotels, resorts etc. internationally... Marriott Doral is one them. They invited us to go with them for a Cuban breakfast on Sunday morn; and who are we to risk friendship by refusing!

They took us to a small, cozy restaurant not far from our own neighborhood. Everything on the menu was in Spanish with English immediately below. Since they go there often, we asked what they suggested. Each listing seemed to "grow" in size (but only 50 cents in price) and it seemed like so much food. They said we could order Number One and one of us order Number Two (basically the same), except added croquettes, and share. Paul and I did that; let me tell you just what was included:
Two eggs, any style choice of ham, bacon or sausage
French fries or sauted potatoes
French toast (French-style loaves of
Cuban bread lightly toasted)
Cuban coffee con leche
Fresh orange juice (extra)
Two croquettes (Resembles large egg rolls, but different filling)

That meal was around $6.00 ... delicious ... and they explained what is basically different between Cuban and American breakfasts. Frankly, I think the most noticable difference was the price!!

It is now time to get down to serious business. At 11:30 am, Paul wanted to know if it was time for pina coladas ... well, maybe ... but he does get the machine ready. We change into our swimsuits and lounge by the new pool ... the sun moves higher into the sky ... Paul is getting anxious. One would think he is emcee at the Oscar ceremony instead of James Franco. (Actually, he probably would have been better.) We decide to come in and get ready for our annual Oscar TV marathon ...

You know! This thing has dragged on long enough ... you have probably heard who won the Oscars, but do you know the results of OUR balloting?

Suspense will keep you alert, my frozen ones ...


Marma