A little while ago, I wrote about a science-fiction author friend of mine who suffered complications from an appendectomy and now has a GAW (Gaping Abdominal Wound) to deal with for the next 6-10 months.
He’s recovering well, and it was his birthday today, so the official VM girlfriend & I took him and his partner out to a restaurant around the corner from his home in the Upper West Side. He was in good spirits, and happy to celebrate his 63rd with us.
I called a few friends of ours before dinner and let them know that we’d be at the restaurant, if they wanted to drop by or call to wish him a happy birthday/get well. A few called, which made him even happier. I love doing good things for my friends. Be a fool; just love people.
Here’s a pic of him (the bearded guy) and his partner:
