How Much is Too Much?

Last night my dear husband took me out to dinner because I had worked so hard all week.  NOT!   Actually we had been itching to get back to the new restaurant in town and it was a great chance to do that!   The Italian Garden has opened up very close to us and the last time we were there together was after it had only been opened a couple of weeks.   They were a little chaotic and slow in the service department that night but you know--you gotta bear with that sometimes. The food was delish and that is all that matters to me.  Well, last night the service was great and the food was fabulous.  I had the Penne Bolognaise and it did not disappoint.  I am all about my food, ya'll!!!   But something caught my eye.....

We were seated toward the back of the restaurant and I could not help to notice a table of women sitting farther back. The restaurant does not have a liquor license yet but you can bring your own---I guess when you think Italian you automatically think wine!   Well, this table of ladies had wine.  From what I could see they had 8 bottles.  At first there were 3 ladies and I was a tad worried.  By the end of our meal there were 6 women so I guess that evened it out a bit but it sure struck me because I was sitting there judging (yep--I sure was).   As I thought about it I decided that it really was not my business at all.   As long as they did not drink and drive and endanger me or someone else why should I care?   But it kind of hit a chord with me on the level that if I was sitting there thinking about it---what do others think when they see me out someplace???  I don't always behave in a great manner if I think about it.  Hmmm.....and I am not talking about alcohol consumption (that really isn't my issue) but maybe just the way I might treat others or maybe I am loud when I shouldn't be or whatever.   Kind of made me think that I needed to take that log out of my own eye.  What made me think I could pass judgment on a group of ladies who were probably just catching up and enjoying each others company??? Good life lesson for me. 

And if you are in the area and looking for a great place to eat reasonably I have to give a shout out to the place which has become my favorite here----http://www.italiangardeniowa.com/index.html