The Crescendo

A crescendo is the height of excitement, the last push before a resolution. Last night's dinner with graduating senior Mellon Mays fellows felt just like that. Good food and good company adjacent to a picturesque garden.

During dinner, do you ever sit back and admire the pleasant humming of a room engaged in conversation?

I've begun to learn that the best speeches are the funniest ones.

//// main course: white wine marinated chicken breast roasted with figs, olives and capers, with couscous pilaf and buttered asparagus //////// dessert: crème brûlée topped with fruit

J and Z looking fabulous in Tiffiany & Co. and chambray, respectively.

With summer at the tip of everyone's tongue, I'm wishing everyone good luck on finals and a resolute finale to the school year.

Warmest wishes,
Danielle
ps. speaking of music, listen to Shostakovich's

Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major Op.102. Movement II: Andante