Eating light

Ashland, Sept. 1 —

A LAZY DAY, meant for light eating. Coffee and an English muffin at our marginal motel. Caesar salad and a glass of cheap Pinot grigio for lunch. Fettucini Alfredo and a dish of sautéed spinach for dinner, with a decent Nebbiolo rosé. I can't recommend the motel; the meals were okay:

Bella Union Restaurant & Saloon, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, OR; tel. 541-899-1770

Pasta Piatti, 358 E. Main St., Ashland, OR; tel. 541-488-5493