I was so happy that I had plans with my other M on Saturday to take my mind off otherwise awful events.
My afternoon was all about Cleveland! First stop was a trip to the West Side Market. I bought some tomato-basil hummus, cheese curds, chorizo, a beautiful eggplant, asparagus, baby tomatoes, fresh green onions, a couple green peppers and a jumbo quart of strawberries. Yes, I also spent less than $20. I love fresh produce, and I am so very excited to cook for myself this week (last week’s Mexican diet plan was good for my soul, but not for my waistline).
Then we had lunch at Nate’s Deli — more hummus! We also shared the fattoosh salad. I almost completely devoured my kafta roll (I was expecting it to be spicier for some reason). Good thing I skipped breakfast!
After dropping out groceries in the car, we stopped into the Glass Bubble Project (behind Garage Bar) and watched one of the artists make the glass flowers that they sell in the shop. We chatted with Eddie a bit about personal glass blowing lessons too — definitely something I need to sign up for! You know, when I get my financial shit in order.
Then, it was on to the Rock Hall to use my free museum passes courtesy of Free Museum Day (from Smithsonian Magazine). Being that the Rock Hall is normally $22 a person, this was an awesome opportunity to take advantage of the free entry. I forgot how overwhelming the museum is though; there is way too much to read and look at in just a couple hours and then with music going in every direction — it almost gave me seizures or panic attacks. Next time, maybe, split up the exhibits with lunch. I was also happy to see the Baseball Rocks exhibit in its last weekend.
And look at that — my picture in front of the Free Stamp:
A few more items crossed off my Cleveland+ List. I’m doing fairly well completing this. I’m almost half way.
Saturday night was the impromptu bash at the Kenilworth Tavern in Lakewood for my friend’s moving party. Seen: Miss Lady Liberty. Wait? Is it Halloween yet?
Drinking, apparently — or maybe the Jell-O shots — takes my mind off things for a bit.
September 30th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I LOVE Nate’s Deli…I try to go there any chance I can! My favorite is the fattoosh or the kibbee dinner. Yum…I haven’t been there in awhile, I’ll have to make some time.
October 1st, 2008 at 6:48 am
Everything you did sounds absolutely lovely
Jose and I took lessons at the Glass Bubble Project with a group of friends on his 30th Birthday this year and had a blast. They even let you bring your own beer, wine and food to enjoy throughout the experience*
October 9th, 2008 at 10:38 am
man…didn’t cross off 14 through the entire summer? That’s a gimme…
October 9th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Actually, Scott, I did do a couple yard sales, so I guess I CAN cross that off.
But still no vintage iron bed. *sigh*