Life, Liberty & Pursuit Of Your Boyfriend

AB & I went to the Friedlander exhibit a month or so ago (after a fun Lolly the Trolley tour). I really hope you were able to attend the closing weekend of his photography exhibit. It was truly an amazing event here at CMA. Of course, I loved the rearview mirror black-and-whites… giggled lovingly at the nudes. The 70s afro-bush nudes.

What is art, if you cannot feel the silly, erotic and sexy emotions upon viewing a nude woman, right?

I cannot wait to visit CIA to see Warhol’s prints next weekend AND for the new wing to open at CMA this summer.

Moving on… it’s been a very busy summer thus far. Last Friday, I went to see Star Trek. I was on the edge of my seat! Being a “Trekkie” already, I really enjoyed the film’s constant action and plot-twisted storyline. Although I was a bit disappointed to not see a cameo of Wil Wheaton.

Afterward, we sat outside at 87 West in Crocker Park with a couple glasses of wine. I am on a Malbec kick right now, and thoroughly imbibed in my glass of Urban Uco on 87W’s patio.

I’m very lucky to be dating someone who likes to cook as much (if not more) than I. Most Saturday mornings, we head to the West Side Market selecting our fresh foods for planned meals. (I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to find someone equally food obsessed, even if my cheese fetish is ruining his diet). I’m really excited for the Kamm’s Corner Farmer’s Market to reopen this Sunday too, which creates an advantage for those weekends we cannot visit the market on Saturdays.

But, oooh those giant $2 apple fritters at the market. Yum.

Last week I tried a new recipe for Cool Cucumber Soup, and it paired amazingly with the lamb chops that he made. We also boiled up a couple ears of corn to balance out the meal. Tasty.

To extend our sunny Saturday afternoon, we stopped into Big Fun on Coventry (first time in the new location — where have I been?!) to do a bit of “80s shopping” for the party to which we were invited. We both settled for “carnival” shirts with 80s cartoons molded to the front (I chose the Misfits from “Jem” cartoon) and some slap bracelets.

I have no idea how Brigade became part of the 80s experience, but I ended up purchasing a pair of J Brand skinny jeans anyway (albeit not for the costume party). I’m silently craving the black skinny jeans too, but I’ll have to wait a couple bonuses to justify TWO pair of skinnies.

The 80s party in Lakewood was fun. I was finally able to rock out in my LA Gear jean jacket that I’ve owned since I actually WAS in the 80s. Fun fact: I was seriously one of TWO people at the party who was NOT born in the 80s. After the party was broken up by an angry landlord, we took to drinking at Merry Arts. *sigh* One of the better bars of Lakewood, but not so much my speed anymore — unless there are tacos. Then rightfully, ANY bar will become my home base.

Sunday, friends were in town for a wedding the night prior, so we were able to catch them for breakfast at My Friends (ironically appropriate) before their drive back to Indiana. I’m really excited to visit them in a couple weeks for kayaking, biking and all-around birthday weekend (for her) fun.

The bf now has me hooked on Californication, so we marathoned through Season 1 on Sunday afternoon. Now, I need to catch up online before anyone spoils Season 2 for me.

For dinner, we cooked the enchiladas that we also purchased up from the market (something chicken and the other was chicken mole… I don’t remember), but I do remember the fantastic coconut and pineapple salsa. I will attempt to create my own version before the end of summer.

And what summer weekend would be complete without a Mitchell’s milkshake? Peanut butter for me this week. Alas, no bike rides to burn those calories off though.

I realize there are not many summer weekends left, as we seemed to be booked until August. Off to “watch” golf at the Memorial Tournament this weekend in Columbus. My friend tells me rumors of beer bongs on Hole 6. We shall see.

Stay classy, Cleveland! BTW, next week marks my 10-month mark for NO SMOKING. Nice.

Listening: Mayer Hawthorne and Akron/Family

Reading (attempting to with the absence of spare time): “The God Delusion” by Richard Dawkins and finishing up “When You Are Engulfed in Flames” by Sedaris (never have I read a Sedaris book which was so difficult to finish!)

Drinking: homemade brew from Brew Kettle in Strongsville

Cheesing: My cheese fetish of the week once again is Point Reyes bleu — it is by far my favorite of the bleus. I also tried a new Pondhopper cheese (from Wisconsin, I’m almost positive) both from the Cheese Shop at the market. Pondhopper hardened faster than I expected, so be sure to eat within a couple days of purchase. It has a nice “hoppy” kick to its finish. I’m beginning to think that the selections of whiskey cheeses and the like will make their way into my grocery list on a regular basis.

Thinking: “What you are afraid to do is a clear indicator of the next thing you need to do” - Unknown

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