“Age is just a number. It has no meaning unless of course you happen to be a slab of cheese or a bottle of wine.”
—Your dad:-)
Interestingly enough Steamer’s began as a dream over 40 years ago by two brothers who wanted to bring a better
seafood experience to our quaint little village of Los Gatos, CA. It has since evolved into a fine eating establishment of fine cuisine focusing on the freshest ingredients and a "commitment to craft." As luck would have it, Jason’s birthday, was the day Steamer’s announced they were opening their inside & outside dining following the easing up of COVID-19 restrictions. We elected to dine on their spacious outside patio. Cecile and I met up with Jason and his partner Alex, our daughter Michelle and Kyle and our granddaughters Lyla and Emmy. The decor was bright with colorful umbrellas and lovely flower pots with hydrangeas, sunflowers which Lyla quickly noticed.
We began with beer, wine and cocktails and steamed mussels and fried calamare for appetizers. For our entree's we had some great tasting fresh Halibut, Asian BBQ Glazed Salmon, Chile Verde with rice and beans, Chicken Picatta with veggies, and Prime New York Steak for Jason. We capped off our meal with dessert including creme brulee, Fudg Brownie & Vanilla Ice Cream, and the complimentary birthday dessert of gelato in a free-form thin layer of chocolate in the form of a cup for Jason. Kyle and I enjoyed a shotglass of Graham's port. After blowing out the candles, Jason opened his birthday cards and presents. It was a pretty laid back event. It was nice to see people out and about again. Business at Steamer’s was brisk, the conversation was flowing and before we knew it, three hours had passed before we all hugged and called it an evening.
Jason, a new chapter of your life has begun, hence the phrase, “Life begins at 40,” coined by W.B. Pitkin,” applies here. Say goodbye to your past and pave the way for the future. Let a new story unfold, filled with happy anecdotes and infinite possibilities. Smile, laugh, and be carefree and bold. From a spiritual perspective, 40 is a special number signifying a year of personal transformation and transition, where we assemble our lives and ponder the meaning of life itself. It is the mid-point where your relatively young life turns into the mature one and the new phase of your life begins.
Happy Birthday,
Love,
Mom and Dad
