With a little help from 40 of her favorite friends and family, Patricia saw in her 55th year with a joyous intermingling of cultures, cuisines, and dancing, while both St. Patrick and Queen of Egypt smiled beatifically at the general proceedings. Big up to Philos and his gracious crew and extended family. Y'all head down to Cleopatra's, I35 @ Oltorf (one block Sth on frontage) Austin, for a richeous authentic Middle Eastern feast.

-- Sir N.