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Aug
13
2010
16 Years Man!!!
By ystefani
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16 years ago....Jeff and I were both working for Chef Brian @ Acadia. He was the Sous Chef and I was the Garde-Manger Girl. We were assigned to work some lame charity golf outing together, just the two of us. Even though I had to work a Sunday I was secretly happy about getting to spend the day with him. There really wasn't much work involved, mostly sitting around under a tent drinking many Heineken's and serving an occasional hot dog to some stray golfers.... I decided that day that he was mine and he has been by my side ever since. He is the very best Man, Husband and Dad a girl could ask for...thank you for taking such good care of us...and thank you for letting my spirit soar. I Love You!
Posted August 13, 2010 03:21 | read more
Aug
10
2010
No Regrets...Don't Think....Just Do....
By ystefani
Flight...check....Rental Car...check.....
Hotel....check....
Festival Ticket...check.....
Oh how I love the smell of eucalyptus in the mountains and ocean breeze.....
3 more days!!!
Festival Ticket...check.....
Oh how I love the smell of eucalyptus in the mountains and ocean breeze.....
3 more days!!!
Posted August 10, 2010 07:58 | read more
Aug
05
2010
A Religious Experience....
By ystefani
I made a last minute decision and went to see Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros last night @ the Crofoot Ballroom....I have been listening to them a lot lately and did not want to pass up an opportunity to see them...Great choice... It was so INCREDIBLE!! I have never experienced anything quite like it...aaaahhhh there is hope for the future of music....music that actually involves singing and instruments...remember those? And of course the most beautiful Miss Jade...a little pixie full of light and harmonies. For the last song Alex walked into the very center of the crowd and asked that everyone sit down on the floor with him...it looked like a ripple in the ocean as everyone began to sit from the center outward, the remaining crowd overflowed on to the stage and sat around the band members....magical! Can't wait to see them again!
Posted August 05, 2010 07:43 | read more
Aug
03
2010
Day Dreaming.....
By ystefani
Never Underestimate The Inclination To Bolt~Pema Chodron
Posted August 03, 2010 14:31 | read more
Aug
01
2010
Last Word With Jake....
By ystefani
Jeff & Jake playing "Last Word" the boardgame this morning...
Jeff: "Things people yell".... starting with the letter "L"....
Jake: LARD!!
(Me in the other room cracking up)
Jeff: "Things people are allergic to"....starting with the letter "W"...
Jake: WALRUSES!!
(More cracking up)
Jeff: "States" that start with the letter "N"....
Jake: NEW ZEALAND!!!
Jeff: Things associated with France....Starting with the letter D...
Jake: I wish I had the letter Q for QUOISSANT!!!
(Pronounced with a really bad french accent)
(More Cracking up from the other room)
Jeff: Things in China...starting with the letter"C"...
Jake: CHINESE COFFEE!!!
Jeff: Chinese Coffee?
Aaaahhhaaaahhhaaa...Good Times!
Posted August 01, 2010 09:21 | read more
Aug
01
2010
Modern Day Carnivale.....
By ystefani
Maker Faire Detroit 2010...Burning Man/Geek Techy Expo/Indie Craft Faire...
I cannot say enough about Maker Faire making it's first trip to the Motor City!
We spent 6 hours walking around the grounds of The Henry Ford yesterday and I think I could have spent another 6 hours there and still not have seen everything. I am wishing that I had bought the 2 day pass because I really want to go back today! This was my kind of Circus! This Faire has something for everyone...lots of hands on DIY stations for kids and adults.
(a non-profit organization that recycles industrial scraps into inexpensive creative material)
had a build your own car and race it station that was very popular with my 7 year old son Jake, along with several build your own rocket and shoot them off stations...
tons of hands on gadgety stuff....
One of his favorite things was the Lifesize Mousetrap...very cool!
I secretly wish I were a traveling Gypsy...
Lots of Techy/Robotic/Engineering Geek stuff for Dad....Great handmade unique "Rides" & "Vehicles"....
Great Live Local Music...
Fire.....
Enthusiastic & Helpful staff everywhere...
Don't forget to stop in @ the "Play" Exhibit inside The Henry Ford...
And of course my favorite spot was The HandMade Detroit Tent
The food was great too, not your usual funnel cakes and hot dogs. 
At the end of the day my 7 year old son Jake said this....
some of the best Indie Craft around...
I must have this Crocheted Ray Gun made by Needle Noodles...
The food was great too, not your usual funnel cakes and hot dogs. Here is a sampling off the menu in the food tent...
Falafel with Hummus/Tabouli/Pita
Open Faced Caprese Sandwich
Roasted Veggie/Cavatapi Pasta
Sesame Noodle/Veggie Salad
Handmade Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches
Yummy Strawberry Shortcakes
All very reasonably priced and quite delicious.
Probably the first time I actually felt good after I ate at a "Faire".
At the end of the day my 7 year old son Jake said this...."This was the best day of my life"
O.k..maybe a little overly dramatic...but close.
Can't wait to go back next year!
Posted August 01, 2010 08:42 | read more
Jul
26
2010
Maker Faire .......
By ystefani
@ The Henry Ford This Weekend!
Saturday July 31- 9:30am-8pm & Sunday August 1- 9:30-5:30pm
Posted July 26, 2010 13:52 | read more
Jul
23
2010
Crazy Real......
By ystefani
While @ The Ann Arbor Art Fair yesterday, we stumbled upon some human sculptures that I could have sworn were real people standing really still and not breathing.While I stood there waiting for one of them to jump out and scare me to death, I finally realized..."Holy Hyper Realism" ....they were actually sculptures!! Amazing!! I could not believe how he was able to receate the fine detail..veins, hair, wrinkles, freckles etc.... His name was Marc Sijan
Also check out these very talented sculptors.....
Posted July 23, 2010 08:59 | read more