Last Friday was the end of a stress-filled week. Alan and I had been out of town at a conference three of the days and we had, of course, been trying to cram everything into the remaining two days of the week. That’s why we were happy that the only thing on our social schedule was a lovely and low-key birthday party for our friend Ted Smith.
The party, arranged by Ted’s partner David Butler, the executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, was a stroke of genius. David had lucked up and caught the folks at Crescent Bend at a great time — between two weddings — so the terrace already was under a festive wedding tent. All David had to do was invite some lucky folks, bring in some great drinks and nibbles and enjoy the evening.
I think everyone had been having the same sort of week as us, because they sure seemed happy just to kick back and relax. Here are a few photos from the evening. Happy 60th birthday, Ted!
Dr. Waters matter-of-factly remarked that Knoxville is in the center of “the stone belt” — kidney stones! I asked him why and he said, “Your water, your soil, your heat, iced tea and leafy greens!” Apparently the biggest issue to avoiding kidney stones is staying properly hydrated and several of these things are obstacles to that. His advice: drink a lot of water with lemon juice in it. Ever since this party, I have been doing just that!
OK. There you have it. Now, go get yourself a big glass of water! With lemon.
What a swell evening. Fun to see so many friends under one tent. It was the perfect end to the week.
I had quit using lemon in tea and water. Now I’ll go back to it.
Hey, George: I think it as something to do with vitamin C. Cheers!
Why leafy greens?? As usual, if something is good for you for one reason, it’s bad for another, which is why, as you can tell, I do not cut much food out.
I wondered the same thing, Katie. I’ll try to find out.
Leafy greens are full of iron. Maybe that’s it? Too much of a good thing (iron)?
I love it that the doctor is…
… a urologist …
… encouraging everyone to stay hydrated …
and his name is Dr. WATERS.
OK, everyone. So, I ran into Dr. Waters again and I asked him about the problem with leafy greens. He said the issue is that they contain oxalates and oxalates cause kidney stones. Me: “But I thought we were supposed to eat MORE leafy greens!” Dr. Waters: “Moderation!” So, there you have it.
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