Spring has Sprung?

This morning the Contessa calls and apologizes for being a (she uses the "b" word) yesterday. She says it is an explanation and not an excuse, but the Vice-Boss was in rare form yesterday, compelling the Contessa to make awkward phone calls to artists who had already been asked to come to an event to tell them that the event had been canceled for lack of funds. Lack of Funds, the Contessa explained, meaning the Vice-Boss forgot she had plans to go visit friends in Miami. Anyway, the Contessa says briskly, she's a miserable wretch who I should feel sorry for and should not let . Say did see Golden Doodle and owner in park this morning, but we didn't talk. Does the dog shed. Tell her emphatically, no--they are bred not to shed. She says that's good to know. Oh, she almost forgot the reason she called--do I want to go to the Matthew Brookshire concert at the Bitter End? Reply that do and hang up. Quick call to Dave secures his participation in outing As long as he the shoot (anti-smoking campaign) doesn't last too long and he hopes it won't. Am excited about evening, but can't stand waiting for satisfaction, so get two-tone from City Bakery Can't help saying Mm! out loud to self every time take sip.