Archive for July, 2006
Happy Birthday, America!
Sadly this year, no fireworks were purchased, no attempts were made to blow up watermelons. Instead, Liz and I hung out on her back porch a bit, and watched the fireworks from the neighborhood, against the backdrop of the Chicago skyline. I was pretty amazed by both the quality and quantity of what we saw….
Cookout with Chris and Leslie (and Fozzie, who is not a dog)
This afternoon, Liz and I swung over to Chris and Leslie’s place, for an afternoon cookout. On arriving, we learned that they had a series of last-minute cancellations, and so it was just the four of us. We hung out in the backyard for a good while, sinking beers and chomping on chips and some…
Mmmmm
In addition to all the fabulous stuff Liz made last night, she also made a light strawberry cheesecake (which we were too full to eat). And so – today, we got to dig in a little bit. And, what better way to eat pie than with some whipped cream? After the previously unsuccessful attempt, we…
Date Night
A few days ago, we decided that tonight – we’d stay in and cook. Or, more accurately, we’d stay in and Liz would cook. In addition to trying out a recpie for Cornish Hens (first time), Liz also made some potato pies as well as a light strawberry cheesecake. I swear to you – for…
Tables and Chairs
Liz and I spent the afternoon at her place, working on some chairs and a table she got a while back, when she was visiting her folks in Frankfort. Earlier in the day, she was working on the table – and by the time I showed up, I got to help out with the chairs….
Vince, Studying up on some yoga…
Slow Going
This weekend has been really slow for me. I’m not sure why, but I’ve slept a ton. I mean a TON. Like, after a full night of sleep, I end up sleeping for a few hours on the couch in the afternoon. I’m not sure if it’s my body getting caught up on rest, or…
Call from Gretchen
I got a call from Gretchen today, and it was quite the delightful surprise. I couldn’t hear her at first, because in the background there was a ton of noise. Through all the chatter in the back (it sounded like a crowd), I heard her say “Felix?” And when I spoke up, she just asked…
Vincey
Vince was better today, and was actually following me around a lot after I walked in. Instead of plopping down in the kitchen, I sat down in the living room – and he was right behind me. We hung out here for a while, as I watched some kind of PBS special on MASH. I…
Happy Birthday, Mandy!
Headed over to Exit, to help celebrate Mandy’s birthday tonight. It’s been a while since I’ve seen her, and even longer since I’ve been to Exit. They’ve changed up some of the decor, I see. Keith and Mandy. Tonight I also got to meet Keith’s sister, Sonja. She and I hit it off talking about…
14 Years of Bad luck
Vince the Cat
Stopped in today to check in on Vince while Chelsea is off camping. He was a bit shy, as he didn’t really approach me all that much, and stuck around the kitchen the whole time. I sat on the floor for a while, to let him get used to me (he tends to warm up,…