I decided to take a bike ride with R last night instead of going to the gym. Pictured is our route. Point B is our apartment. And the Point A destination? Delicious swordfish kabobs at JohnnyBrenda's. Unfortunately, I left my camera memory card at home and therefore have no record of said kabobs. Maybe it's better as a fleeting delicious memory.

In any case, it was an incredibly good bike ride and a beautiful night to eat outside. I'm looking forward to many more this summer. 

Summer Dresses

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I love Summer and the lack of layering necessary.

This weather is making me itching to:

Go on a bike ride

Wear summer dresses

Get out and enjoy the day

Vacation

Planning my vacation(s) for the year. Nothing big, like past years of exiting the continental US. But I am still itching to travel. More deets when I firm things up, but here are some clues...

First up?

Secondly?

In the works

I'm thinking about hosting a spring/summer party... 

the discovery of our building's backyard prompted this. 

I'm thinking of those lemonade cocktails I had at Lodge:

Home Sweet Home

Bourbon, Amaretto, homemade lemonade, fresh mint

Yes. I know already that this is going to be a good party. 

Stay tuned.

Fleur de Lehigh

Last Saturday I enjoyed a few pints of PBC's Fleur de Lehigh, one of their seasonal brews.

. . . and it was tasty.

Philadelphia Brewing Company's description:

This brew is a nod to old tyme beverages - the kind of styles being re-invigorated by Belgians and Italians and foresighted Americans. The emphasis is on a unique line up of herbs and spices. If you must conform to styles think Belgian Pale … with herbs and spices: Cardamom, Ginger, Lemongrass, Rose hips, and Rhubarb root.

I know Abbaye and Standard Tap has it on tap. 

Not sure who else. 

Ahoy

I'm really jones-ing for one of these Brittan sailor shirts after seeing one on Gwyneth. Love the simple shape and the well-made heavy cotton. $49, but I have no qualms paying for genuine quality. I think this would be the perfect thing for summer weekend trips to the beach or even cool summer nights riding my cruiser to an outdoor dinner. Now if only I can figure out which size would fit me...