Holiday shop talk

Last night was Puppy's annual department holiday dinner, again hosted by one of his firm's partners at an historic San Francisco mansion. Contrary to last year, the mood was decidedly more festive and there was no football game on television to distract everyone.

More members of the department were able to make the dinner this year, and I wasn't meeting most of them for the first time, so it wasn't quite as awkward as last year. Plus, there were very delicious little lobster puff appetizers that apparently are sold at Costco!

Dinner, like last year, was very delicious and everyone spent time bagging on absent attorneys, former colleagues and opposing counsel. Mostly, I just tried to remain polite and awake (It's been a busy week!) and appreciative of the selection of desserts.

I opted for a nice fruit tart, but in retrospect, I probably would have enjoyed the traditional Swedish princess cake much more.