Had a neat day at Sister Jean's Kitchen. We served spaghetti and sauce with ground meat and meatballs (they made a big hit), fish until it ran out, then chicken, and collard greens until they ran out, then string beans. Along with two teachers, there was a group of kids helping from St. Nicholas School in Egg Harbor. They were about 12 or 13 and clearly, had been there before--possibly they come monthly--because they readily lined themselves up to act as "runners," carrying the filled plates to the customers. How much better this is than kids plopped in front of the T.V. or computer. Better for the kids, I mean.
I was at the spaghetti station. I could have used tongs, but was told grabbing the pasta with my hand and putting it on was easier, and it was (of course, we all wear gloves). Only slight drawback was that, once I got to the bottom of the steam tray, the stuff was damn hot and I had to be quick about it.
As before, it was very intense for a few hours. The dining room opens for lunch at eleven (breakfast is from 7 to 10), a religious service is conducted, and the hot meal is served at noon. Doors close at 2:00--I think, but am not quite sure.
Sister Jean will serve Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings on the actual day and, I understand, the St. Nick students will be there. If I didn't have eleven people coming, I would be, too.
I'm going to propose to the Women's Club that we make Sister Jean's the object of one of our cash gifts. I'll approach the new officers in January, as we have our Christmas luncheon instead of a meeting in December
Got home about 3:00 and, in comparison, did little of consequence the rest of the day.
Later: I'm back from Weight Watchers and down another pound for 45.6 pounds off. Current weight: 154.