Nice Little Weekend

I love a good weekend. Productive, yet relaxing. Things to do, but not hectic.

Friday night, Chuck and I went out to The Stable. They have great beer. The inside seems a little dated even though it just opened this fall, (and gets really loud) but their courtyard is cozy and fun. Easy sandwiches and pizza, all for a good price.

Saturday, I finally got to the Saarinen exhibit. He is an amazing furniture designer and architect (thanks for the Arch). The exhibit was great, I highly recommend it. After the exhibit, we went to the beer festival at Bottleworks. Yum. I had some good beer. I definitely found some new favorites. I was a particular fan of a Nut Brown from Nashville and as always, the Rasberry Hefe from Schlafly. I liked the festival because it was just the right size. The Heritage Festival in Forest Park was too big. I was paralyzed with choices. Leave it to Schlafly to do it right. Saturday night had dinner with my brother Jeremy, wife Kim and friend Angie. Good times, nice to get out without the kids.

Saturday, did what was needed around the house, then went to Cardinal Ritter to help out for a couple of hours with the United Way. I capped off my evening with a farewell party for some friends heading to Cincinnati. I didn't know many people there, so there were a lot of introductions. I was constantly getting comments about how they give to the United Way and how good it is, and what do I do for them (because I had on a UW shirt). It was like I was the charity police and I was coming in to check on their philanthropy. I felt like I was making people nervous. I never get the comment when I wear the Big Bro/Big Sis shirt. It was a little humorous. I wished I would have played with them a little more. I think I make all of Chuck's friends nervous.

It's only going to get warmer! I am ready.

Have a great week. Happy Earth Day!

The man that designed the Arch is also famous for the conversation pit.