Sun and Sand but Few Pages

A week of sun and sand was refreshing and much needed, but I still did not manage to read just one book. I am not sure that I even read more than 4 chapters.

We're not talking tough reading, here, either. And, ahem, we're not talking about the book club book for next week which I have yet to start, or, um, even purchase. What happened? A few short years back -- in the 3rd grade -- I listed "reading" as my favorite hobby. Perhaps I was really just looking for brownie points, but you get the point here.

I went south. I went north. I saw my best friend from kindergarden. I saw my best friend from high school. I saw my best friend from band camp. Need I say more?

Fires and Skiis and Modern Dance

All three of these occupied my mind this past week.

On Thursday, a new ice skating rink opened. On Friday, a fire closed off most of the area surrounding the rink. Alas, I have turned my attention to skiing. Utah is a definite, Vermont a very likely, but I just cannot commit to the ski trip to VA. There's just something about it that doesn't feel right.

So, let's see. Dude, I've totally let the blog slide, but my interest in food and drinks has not. Still, I got to a few cultural events and parties this weekend.

On Friday night, I went to Pilobolus followed by a late-night outing to Petit Robert. Both were phenomenal, and the company was an added bonus. Saturday morning, I went to my first baby naming. It was long, but again accompanied by good company and good food. Saturday afternoon, Alison and Carrie and I went to the Holiday Market, which was a bit of a disappoinment after last year. I still walked away with good gifts.

Saturday evening, I walked away with a tool kit at the Yankee Swap. I was quite happy until the dance club later that evening took it from me on the condition that it might contain weapons.

Sunday morning, Gretch and I went to the Columbus Cafe. In the afternoon, Aquene and I had tea at Trident, and Sunday evening I went to Paul's "sketchy" show. That was a way to end the weekend!