I liked hanging out with my restaurateur friend Mike Johnson.  Before I was working in the business, I knew that he was a success, but I didn't realize just how much of a success he is.  And how did I spend part of my first vacation in nearly a year?  Saturday morning I was working in the kitchen of Mike's newest kitchen, Boogaloo.  Delish.
	Watching Liz and Damon do some kickass solo blues dancing.  Yummy.
	Hanging out at the Scottish Arms with Steven, Annelise, Kelly and Gary.  I have to say that this was one of the high points of the weekend.
	Thank you Melissa and Charlie for your wonderful hospitality!
	Okay, Bryn, so I did dance with you after all.
	Sharing a drink with Keith.  It was my pleasure.
	Once again, Elaine gets her usual STLBX injury.  Just once you need to go to an exchange and come out intact.
	Thanks Ruby for the drink and for your company this weekend.
	Merci beacup Nathalie pour les danses merveilleuses.
	I'm sorry Eslie that we did not get a chance to go out for Korean food.  I promise to make some of my mom's bulgolgi next time we run across each other.
	To my favorite bartenders Todd and Chad you two make every exchange so much more enjoyable.
	Seeing Kim Massie live again ... oh, happy day!
	For Cid and Luke, all I have to say is ... I danced with your mom, and man, she really enjoyed it.
	Looking fabulous, Erin.  I wish we could have spent more time together.
	I tell you Mingus, it's my bed.  I swear.
	Just the inspiration that I got from spending so much time in conversation about the music and the scene, especially Steven, Kelly, Tina, Clay, Heidi and Karen.  To be around so many people that are this passionate about taking things to the next level was a real refresher to my soul.  I can't tell you how much I needed the jolt from this weekend.
	And Beth, everything's different but everything's the same.

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