hubbard farms and preksha
yesterday was quite robust. i hardly slept, not due to reoccuring insomnia, but my cats unnerving anxiety and restlessness. i was too excited for the day to care about that.
i went to eastern market myself, jeff wanted to sleep in, understandably as we were up late. i meandered around being observant and sensual; so many people, scents, sounds, tastes, textures, colors. i eventually decided on some asparagus, bananas, sweet potatoes(6 for $1!), a free persimmon, and a $4 flat of strawberries. i saw the berries and knew i had to make strawberry soup for the dinner as well as the sweet dumpling squash soup. i spent the afternoon making those with jeff before attempting to drive them over without proper lids aka hot squash all over him. i felt so bad, but he changed, i cleaned up and we agreed to just walk it over. mary, the soup/salad host happened to be out on her porch and she could not get over seeing us walk through the park to her house, each holding soup in our hands, really a cute lady.
then met with robin for an overdue smoky chat. i was really glad to spend time with him, though it was more brief than desired, but i needed to return home to get ready for the dinner. i unfortunately missed the appetizer and soup/salad house, so i didnt see the reaction to the soups. i did make it to the entree home and enjoyed meeting new neighbors and a couple artists who relocated here from san franscsico. as everyone was transitioning to the dessert/drink home and i was discussing the gardens with janet, her ex-husband came in raving about some strawberry soup he just found. he was traveling around the home telling everyone to try some. i thanked him and told him that i had made it. as i went to grab some myself, mary was looking for me to apologize that she had forgotten to put out my chilled soup. it worked out great though because i got to enjoy everyones reaction to it, which i would have missed had she put it out at her house. it was also a great transition to the dessert/drink home.
i walked over there with my new friends garett and kt, as we spoke of the artist collective they relocated to start here in detroit. we had a great time chatting and enjoying chocolates, wine, pastries and beer. kt was talking about how she doesnt have any smoking buddies. i said that could easily be arranged. actually not much longer after that, the four of us headed back to our place to smoke and chill.
i had almost forgotten that my dad had a gig downtown at the casino and was going to stop by with his girlfriend laura after. i gave them a little tour and introduced them to jeff, garett and kt before they headed off. by that time, i was exhausted and was having trouble holding my end of conversation. it was weird. i could hear what they were saying, but it mostly sounded like gibberish to me, so i excused myself after exchanging numbers. kt and i are going to a concert on wed at the blind pig. im looking forward to it and mail art too.
today is a day of rest and relaxation. ive had enough stimulation and now its time to process, recollect and prepare for many more tomorrows. life is so beautiful. c'est beau!!!
i went to eastern market myself, jeff wanted to sleep in, understandably as we were up late. i meandered around being observant and sensual; so many people, scents, sounds, tastes, textures, colors. i eventually decided on some asparagus, bananas, sweet potatoes(6 for $1!), a free persimmon, and a $4 flat of strawberries. i saw the berries and knew i had to make strawberry soup for the dinner as well as the sweet dumpling squash soup. i spent the afternoon making those with jeff before attempting to drive them over without proper lids aka hot squash all over him. i felt so bad, but he changed, i cleaned up and we agreed to just walk it over. mary, the soup/salad host happened to be out on her porch and she could not get over seeing us walk through the park to her house, each holding soup in our hands, really a cute lady.
then met with robin for an overdue smoky chat. i was really glad to spend time with him, though it was more brief than desired, but i needed to return home to get ready for the dinner. i unfortunately missed the appetizer and soup/salad house, so i didnt see the reaction to the soups. i did make it to the entree home and enjoyed meeting new neighbors and a couple artists who relocated here from san franscsico. as everyone was transitioning to the dessert/drink home and i was discussing the gardens with janet, her ex-husband came in raving about some strawberry soup he just found. he was traveling around the home telling everyone to try some. i thanked him and told him that i had made it. as i went to grab some myself, mary was looking for me to apologize that she had forgotten to put out my chilled soup. it worked out great though because i got to enjoy everyones reaction to it, which i would have missed had she put it out at her house. it was also a great transition to the dessert/drink home.
i walked over there with my new friends garett and kt, as we spoke of the artist collective they relocated to start here in detroit. we had a great time chatting and enjoying chocolates, wine, pastries and beer. kt was talking about how she doesnt have any smoking buddies. i said that could easily be arranged. actually not much longer after that, the four of us headed back to our place to smoke and chill.
i had almost forgotten that my dad had a gig downtown at the casino and was going to stop by with his girlfriend laura after. i gave them a little tour and introduced them to jeff, garett and kt before they headed off. by that time, i was exhausted and was having trouble holding my end of conversation. it was weird. i could hear what they were saying, but it mostly sounded like gibberish to me, so i excused myself after exchanging numbers. kt and i are going to a concert on wed at the blind pig. im looking forward to it and mail art too.
today is a day of rest and relaxation. ive had enough stimulation and now its time to process, recollect and prepare for many more tomorrows. life is so beautiful. c'est beau!!!