by Dennis Augustine
Cecile and I were thrilled to welcome our nephew Zachary from Chicago for a long-anticipated visit. He’s the son of Cecile’s brother Mark and sister-in-law Barbara—and it’s been great having him with us.
Before arriving, Zach stayed with friends in LA and San Francisco, followed by a visit to Cecile’s cousin Susan and her husband Steve in Alameda.
We met up with them for brunch at SKILLIT’Z Café in historic Niles, a funky spot filled with eclectic wall art and hearty food. We hadn’t seen Susan and her daughter Mea in years, so it was a perfect setting to catch up on family stories. Niles itself is a charming district of Fremont, known for its antique fair, wildflower festival, and early film history—once home to silent film legends like Charlie Chaplin.
After brunch, we brought Zach home, where Aunt Cecile welcomed him with a delicious dinner of Chicken Parmesan, linguini pasta, and avocado salad. More fun ahead this week!
