My Mom Skipped My Housewarming for My Sister’s Move and a Week Later My Phone Wouldn’t Stop Ringing After a TV Episode Aired

Not a group text. One message to each person. “I’m having dinner at my place in the Hamptons on Saturday. I know it’s short notice, but I’d love for you to be there. Come hungry.” Then I got to work. I called my caterer and ordered everything properly: roasted vegetables, slow-braised short ribs, grilled fish, fresh bread, three kinds of dessert. continue reading …