makin' good

The office was busy today with people looking for work. My "mala mujer" lady was back. I greeted her with a smile as I called her by name and explained to her that her phone number in the computer was mala (bad), and when we had tried to call her this morning, it didnt work. She gave me the correct number which I immediately punched in. She spent a good part of the day there and with Lilia's help, we had a three-way conversation. We discussed Choclo (a big corn) and completos (loaded hotdogs), and my favorite hamburger fillings. At 4, Jay and I were leaving. My new friend got up out of her chair and gave me a very hearty abrazo (a hug and a kiss in the air while touching cheeks). What a way to end the day! I love Chile. Tonight I made empanadas. Last night we had some left-over roast, potatoes, carrots, onions and gravy. I dont have a rolling pin and was wondering how I was going to roll out the pie dough. I got out the 9x9 glass baking dish, thinking that I would just mash it down, when I looked at the empty liter pop bottles. hmmm, just the right size. how do i give it some durability? Oh, I know! fill it with cold water! let me tell you it was perfect! who needs a rolling pin when you can use some recyclable garbage!!