Secret Garden

I snapped some more photos of Richie's and my garden. Everything is growing so quickly! It can be a little difficult to decipher, but we have lots of green tomatoes just ready to ripen at any moment! Our bell pepper (which is now green but will be turning yellow in a few weeks) plant is also blossoming. We even have little jabenero peppers starting to peek out of their flowers. The basil is out of control but the oregano is finally growing.

I've been picking the basil and oregano and throwing it on pizzas I get at the store. Just a little fresh herb can make such a big difference!

Now I need to research how to preserve those tomatoes. Cause I can just see all 75 tomatoes becoming ripe at the same time. Yay for the garden!!

Harry Potter

Today is the only day that I'm really adamant about avoiding the internet. And the newspaper. And the television.
The book has officially leaked, and the NY Times has written/published a book review the day before the book is released! Why would they do that?

I won't be picking up my pre-ordered copy until lunch on Monday so I have to go all weekend long without having the story spoiled. This, I fear, will be a very difficult task.

Is Dumbledore dead? Is Snape evil or really a good guy? Will Harry die? And what is going to happen to He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named?

So many questions....I am so excited for this book!!

Decemberists

Last night, The Decemberists played a free concert with the Grant Park Symphony. The show was help at Millenium Park and it was incredible! The weather was a bit drizzly but the thunderstorms didn't hit until right after the concert was over.
And it was really amazing to hear them play with the orchestra.
Thanks Rick and Megan for holding spots for us!!

SimpsonizeMe!

I had my photo Simpsonized! This is what I would look like if I were on the show.
Check out this website to have your photo Simpsonized:
http://www.simpsonizeme.com/

Rock Around the Block

After the Cubs game, Bob, Kelley and I met up at Rock Around the Block. The U2 cover band, named Elevation, was headlining. So we jammed out, had some more drinks and enjoyed the lovely Chicago nightlife.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Bob had an extra ticket to Saturday's Cubs game! yay for me! and it was such a gorgeous day for a baseball game. What a great surprise when Bob told me that the tickets were box seats which means comfy chairs, free food and (the best part!) free beer!!

And to top off an already wonderful saturday afternoon....the cubbies won!!

Thanks Neighbor!

South Haven, Michigan

Some pics from our weekend in Michigan. It was beautiful!

The Color Purple

This is a few weeks late but here are some photos from The Color Purple. What a fun Girl's Weekend! I am looking forward to next summer's event!

Some Like it Mild

Yesterday, the Spice Girls announced their much anticpated reunion tour. Question: who was anticipating this?
I especially like the Before and After photos, side by side. Before they were so colorful and spunky and now they appear more mellow and desperate. And unemployed. Well, except Posh. She still looks the same, you know sorta scary and sorta bitchy.
Soooo, tell me whatcha want, whatcha really, really want!