Sophie D'Amato: the quiet heat

So, yes, Samson was a true attraction, and did help us by distracting the young girls for periods of time. He took a lot of abuse, with good-nature. But did he ever actually lift a finger to help us? Now his fine sister, Sophie, on the other hand, peeled a lot of potatoes! Check it out (photo by Ida)! Sophie's Mom is a powerful lawyer nearing her fifth decade and can't even make mashed potatoes.

Anyway, there are a lot of reasons that Sophie's cool. For one, she is like a state champion swimmer, can swim vast distances, and all four strokes, unlike some famous swimmers in our family. Samson suggests that he could beat Sophie in a sprint, but we can't really even begin to entertain that possibility.

Danger.  Word!

Now why Sophie has a tendency to flash gang signs, I'm not sure. I am alerting my sister, now, that gang affiliation, even amid academic superstar swimmers, can lead to trouble. Tupac!

This is at the OG, Original Pancake House!  Sophie is meditating on whether or not she would even eat a pancake until later when they were her Mom's leftovers in the mini-van.  But whatever, man, teenagerhood is on the horizon.  Sweetness persists:

Miki has a sweet spot for Sophie, as do we all.  Here, a little tour of ReedCo, so much more verdant and quiet over Spring Break.

Sophie, come back!