A quiet afternoon and great evening

Tuesday was very rainy. It started on my walk and continued with showers throughout the day and into the evening. We visited with Rhonda at the Tiki bar for a while then went to the Cuban Cafe for cuban press sandwiches (roast pork on cuban bread). We spent the afternoon napping and reading. I am working on a comprehensive survey of the American Revolution The Glorious Cause by Robert Middlekauff. Right now we are working our way through the repeal of the Stamp Act. I was quite surprised by the level of violence prompted by the tax. Basically the northern colonies responded by destroying or threatening to destroy the homes of the tax collector. Much of the violence and the political debate prompted by the tax was in fact in fighting between factions in each colony. Connecticut had a political struggle about the role of religion at Yale College. The players in this battle rolled right into the Stamp Act debate as one side cast the other as taxers. Sounds a lot like the political battles going on today.
Walked down to Rt1 (Truman) to the CVS. Picked up a bunch of stuff we didn't bring like shampoo and razers (Thanks Homeland Security). Also got some snacks and wine for later.
Abbandonza for dinner was great. Its right around the corner and has huge portions. So large that I ordered just some minestrone and the antipasto salad. Carole had the chicken picata. It was good but not as good as the marsala Mon. night at the beach side cafe.