Neighbors, and who stole the Hellmann''s?

Written last night:

Dear Friends,

I am now slightly whirling — from the condo crawl!
Wine at two places, sangria at the last … with brandy … which is the secret, Beth and Bob told us. And I agree. I’m not sure the exact recipe, but it’s something like, cheap red wine, brandy, a cinnamon stick — let them marinate for 24 hours or so.  I’m not sure if there’s anything else.  Ask me tomorrow.

It was lovely to get to know people who had been just passing characters on the elevator. And to hear the differences of the units — freeway sound on the south side of the building, morning trash pickup on the north ... and sights:  harsh sun on the south, views of government buildings on the north. It was also fun to see what each person/couple did with similar room layouts. I visited three places tonight, each one distinct. I like my home the best!

On another note: I don’t know if any of you are Hellman’s Mayonnaise fans, but I hope there’s one out there! Then you certainly know that it’s the best! Here’s a quirky thing about Sacramento: Hellman’s can’t be found.  I was making potato salad today, and needed some Hellmann’s. I went to three places, starting with Safeway, then Target, then Walmart. Also the corner grocery store at 5th and N. Nobody carried Hellmann’s.  And that other stuff — it’s no good! I’m going to have to order two jars of Hellmann’s every January. 

Love,
k