On your mark, get set …

I think I found a new day-before-Bloomsday ritual.

Lindaman’s Salad Trio – pea, Asian chicken and chicken curry — with a gorgeous cappuccino, devoured by a sunshiny window.

Detoxifying conversation with a dear, long-time friend.

And three disks filled with new tunes for the iPod (from same dear, long-time friend who just so happens to have the most amazing taste in music, and friends – obviously).

Bring it, Doomsday. I’m ready.

You'll find Lindaman's at 1235 S. Grand Blvd.