Well, the roadtrip was a success! We had soooooo much fun travelling and picture taking along the banks of the St. Croix river. I wasn't sure whether I would get a bit bored or not, but there was plenty to keep my attention, so I wouldn't drop off into drug induced slumber ( Read more... )

Tomorrow is the day! I've been waiting a month for this, and my anticipation has been building everyday. We are going on a photo trip, to explore the wilds and environs of the Wisconsin river area. T and N will be capturing art in the wild, while I try my own hand at photography, and enjoy communing with Nature. T says that I have some talent, ( Read more... )

While scrolling through my Ipod looking for music to listen to during my commute to work, I landed upon "Groovin'" by Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants. Big Walter is a Minnesota Icon, well loved by everyone. He also holds a special place in my heart (and in T's). As I listened to the music it took me back to...

Famous Dave's, November 2002 ( Read more... )

Saturday, I was in great anticipation for singing karaoke later in the evening. As always, on the day of the event, when I even think about singing, I get butterflies (pterodactyls) in my belly. I was concerned about how well I would sing, my vocal power and range, and how many songs I would be able to do before my voice would blow out. I was a ( Read more... )

Dinner at Fujiya last night was fabulous! I sampled seabass (sushimi-raw), Cooked fresh water eel, soft-shelled crab, Caterpillar roll (Avocado, veggies, rice and eel), Spider roll (soft-shelled crab, veggies and rice), and started off with edemame (boiled and salted soybeans). I also enjoyed several cups of "Great Mountain" sake, and of course ( Read more... )