Dusty

Dusty is a dapper guy, and likes nothing more than donning his tuxedo (which is not a penguin suit, thank you very much) for a night out on the town. One of his favorite events of the year is the Meridian Ball, and this year’s festivities did not disappoint. He always opts to attend the White Meyer dinner instead of dining at an ambassadorial residence, as it’s an easy waddle from home (and he likes to get to the main party – the Ball proper – as quickly as possible).


The White Meyer House looked beautiful, with its tables dressed in red, black and white. He also admired the Rufino Tamayo prints, part of a recently opened exhibition, which he plans to go back and see when there are not as many distractions. And this year, unlike last, when he was served a plate of mashed celeriac, he even got a proper vegetarian meal. He loved the fig and goat cheese Napoleon, and the mini mushroom bread pudding that came with the main course.


His favorite part of the evening, however, is always the dessert and dancing part, held next door at the Meridian House. The dessert displays were especially beautiful this year, both the treats themselves and the cake shaped floral arrangements. Luckily the rain stayed away for most of the evening, so Dusty was able to enjoy the lovely garden, known for its linden trees. He also enjoyed lots of bubbly, and socializing with his friends. When not in the garden he could be found on the dance floor (he thought that the DJ was a nice change from yet another band playing wedding type music...not that the DJ completely excluded Oldies from his playlist).


Dusty had a fabulous time, and as usual he was one of the last to go home. What can he say, he likes a good party and he’s just not an early to bed and early to rise kind of guy.