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Weekend

• We made both legs of the trip in 5 hours. Previous runs with Nolan and a pregnant Beth were around 6 hours. 
• I made chicken salad for the drive up. We stopped at the TN/KY border rest area, chose a picnic table, and enjoyed a lighter meal than our fast food stop. I hope we continue this on future trips.
• I shot many family photos this weekend and I’m very pleased with them. Aperture, my photo management application, gets a hated on but I’m able to knock down a couple hundred photos in 10 minutes. 
• I recreated a childhood memory at Niemerg’s this weekend by getting a bowl of tapioca and a muffin front he salad bar. I also stepped foot in their bar for the first time in my life.
• In The Brass Rail Lounge, my thirst, the environment, and the beer (Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat) reached a level of satisfaction that is rare. That frosted mug and orange slice hit a spot deep down. I almost ordered their 23oz $3 (TWENTY THREE OUNCES FOR THREE DOLLARS!!!) in the dining room but knew I would be indulging later.
• Beth & I went to The Brickbat Alley with Holly for a couple beers before her friends showed up. Being out amongst the youngins without my peers made me feel old but I enjoyed my time. I didn’t have to submit myself to an inferior beer which made me happy.
• I enjoy sitting with my family in church because it’s an activity that would be exactly the same if I was living there. 
• We visited my sister’s new house. I’m so happy for her and her family. 
• Beth, Holly, Nolan, & I had nice time at El Rancherito talking about veganism vs vegetarianism and enjoying the simplicity of white cheese dip.
• Nolan spiked a 103º fever that prompted a cool bath, super-cuddling, and ibuprofen most often than the recommended administration frequency. We quickly brought it down to 101º and then 99º this morning. It was back to 101º tonight so I will be staying at home with him.
• We brought back two bags of potatoes from Beth’s parent’s garden. I made sure to grab a bunch of new tater’s for roasting whole. We had some last week and they taste better than the store’s.
• Last night I looked West toward a green field and vibrant sunset. I turned to Holly and said something like “I love this. The openness. Wide sky. I really love this.” I have said it here once before; you don’t see the stars from the city. I gaze at the sky when I’m back home. Don’t take your stars for granted.