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My Life's Star Nuptial Emotions

By Pamela M. Waller-Niven By Samir Kagalwala

You are the star in my life's sky.
Your love is the weight of air Sentiments bride experiences within, I would
surrounding my body. know not.
You are the universe that contains my breath. Like flies daring expedition in cosmos, attempt
Being near you, I a shot.
baits my longing.
As I approach, feeling only the smallness of the void Moon is not far for her nor can clouds hinder
closing, her flight,
until we are enveloped. Through the glittering stars she finds her way
A kiss from you, vast dew as the night just right.
lingers in my mouth, recalling the taste
forever clear and true as a star in my life's sky. Flapping wings of hopes, to the wonderland she
hovers,
Leaving world behind like a dot in space, high
she soars.

With her man in one eye and dreams in other,
She flies sky high.
I, her Dad with smile in one and tears in other,
Wave her good-bye.

CATANIA Coastal Cuisine By Cynthia DiMatteo

Wild Salmon Crudo, uni, cucumber, salsa verdi, radish and olive oil. Trevisio radicchio lends a smoky note to juicy slightly sweet and
That’s all you had to say..…I’m In!!! unquestionably delicious quail. Small Shares at Catania can build
Catania Coastal Cuisine recently opened in the beautiful La Jolla Village a “foodies Nirvana” with smells and tastes of a creative genius.
on the corner of Girard and Wall Streets. It has everything a restau- Yes! And, by the way, we share Italian Family Style…Oh Yeah!
28 rant and their patrons naturally desire: a breathtaking ocean view deck Wood earthed pizzas boast creative toppings like the Sicilian
Pistacchio Pie with oven crisped Mortadella, melting cheeses; pecorino
(perched on the 3rd level), phenomenal menu (that the South of Italy
would salute), and savvy patrons. and cool Burratta perched on top, slowly melting as it is served.
Start off with a Catania Cocktail to kick the meditation level up … try Whole Roasted Branzino salsa verde crust fennel, orange and wild
the Ciao Bella bourbon, seasonal jam, sweet vermouth and angostura rocket (arugula). Add roasted fingerlings, rosemary and parmesana
bitters or, one of my favorites, Catania Signature Prosecco Cocktail reggiano. Grilled Prawn Salad: Suzie’s Wild Organic greens and pear
rosemary, Italian bitters and prosecco. Italian certified beers and vinaigrette.
carefully selected wines from Sicily, Venezia, and Veneto are offered. Even the desserts flaunt bold flavors: two of our favorites (hands
The menu includes small starters like Suzie’s (a local boutique Organic down) were the Budino (pudding) drizzled with Cabernet reduction and
farm about 15 miles away) Caponata Crostada: Grilled Italian Bread, a plush Pistacchio Torta with sweet berries and lemon sorbet. Vanilla,
roasted eggplant, zucchini, peppers, pine nuts and tomato. A natural espresso and chocolate gelato nestled extravagantly in a sliced, tender
pairing on any Italian table would be the bright green olives infused in brioche - an irresistible ice cream treat!

fresh rosemary aromatics, orange, garlic and Calabrian chili oil. Savoring this unforgettable setting with friends and family, the South
The Chef, Vince Scholfield, dares diners to explore unfamiliar ingredi- of France type vistas, the breath of salty air and food that the Ital-
ents and preparations such as the smoked Duck Liver Mousse elabo- ians would be especially proud of..…I will be back!
rately garnished with a salad of parsley, dates, pickled shallots, and
almonds all tumbled in Champagne Vinaigrette that tartly rounds out Ciao for now!
the flavors. Cinzia