Had a great dinner with Joanne and my parents at an Italian restaurant in Bethesda, MD. The highlight of the evening, though, was when my father pulled an article, clipped from the conservative Washington Times, out of his pocket and handed it to Joanne. More astonishing was the fact that she agreed with it. (Edited to note that I was mistaken. Under no circumstances did Joanne ever agree with the content of the birdcage lining Washington Times)

She was halfway through reading when she noticed that the clipping came from The Times. Then all the colour drained from her face in horror at the realisation! It’s moments like these that I’m glad I always carry a camera! I suspect that this isn’t a moment that will repeat itself soon!