Aug. 12, 2008

Today was full of minor accomplishments and a few firsts at work. Nothing notable.

Aug. 11, 2008

I made fresh pesto today from basil in my garden. Shocking, I know, but I've never actually made pesto before. It's much easier than it looks. I used the good ole' mortar and pestle too... not the food-processor. That's for sissies. Anyway, I'm freezing a portion of it for the winter. Mmmm.

Then we watched a new movie, The Last Kiss with Zach Braff. It wasn't bad, I guess.

Aug. 10, 2008

Jon and I rode our bikes to brunch at a local diner. Sadly I didn't get anything new. :( Oh well. Then we rode bikes to the bike shop to get mine fixed and then in the evening rode to see the new Indiana Jones movie at the Riverview. Notice all the bike riding? I haven't touched my car all weekend. That in itself is not a first, but it is, when you consider that I did go quite a few places, but haven't used the car to get there.

Oh and did I mention I shaved Jon's head? That was a first for both of us. It was time. I think it suits him.

Aug. 9, 2008

This morning I rode my bike to see a film called "War Made Easy" at the Riverview. Then I biked home with a coffee in one hand and my CSA veggies in a bag on my other wrist. That wasn't easy. Also, I highly recommend this film. It will infuriate you at the state of our government (what's new) and the roll that the media plays in war propaganda.

Then I rode my bike to see a Live Action Set Fringe performance with 2 girlfriends. It was a disturbing but good show. The bike ride was clear across town, I didn't wear a helmet (sadly) and rode home after dark through a slightly scary neighborhood... by myself. A little un-nerving considering what has recently happened in that neighborhood, but envigorating. It was a gorgeous night!

Aug. 4-8, 2008

I can't quite remember what new thing I did each day but here they are:

-Successfully facilitated the launch of a new website: www.deliciouswishes.org
-Learned what it feels like to take a (small) stand against a boss.
-Found out a friend of mine is pregnant
-Danced in a 5-night run of a very successful Fringe Festival show.

Aug. 3, 2008

My husband and I went to this cool record shop a block away from our house. It's called Hymie's. We've lived here almost 7 years and never gone in there before. It's pretty sweet. We picked up some 78's for his dad's old Victrola.

Aug. 2, 2008

I trans-planted day lillies in my back yard. I hope they don't die.

August 1, 2008

Danced my first show of the MN Fringe Festival. Kaleena Miller & Ned Sturgis' show--- a collaboration called "We Live Like This". I urge you to check it out! http://www.fringefestival.org/2008/show/?id=903

Also tonite we ate at a new Indian restaurant near our house called Ghandi Mahal. It was great! Very good food and a nice atmosphere. We both had Mango Lassis (mmm...) and tried a new dish called Malai Kofta. (also mmm...) I think we will be going back there quite often.

July 30, 2008

Today I went to the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital for the first time, and did a wish interview with a 17-year-old boy who has been battling Leukemia. I've done wish interviews before, but never in the hospital. He and his family seemed very sweet.