I know it’s not quite summer, technically, but it sure has been feeling like it! I’ve been spending as much time as possible in my never-nudes and have switched my sipping from bold IPAs and yummy porters to session-y bitters and yeasty Belgians. And I can’t get enough of the Victory Headwaters Pale Ale. We spent last Saturday morning in a park in West Philadelphia, enjoying iced coffees, old friends, and breakfast tacos. These pictures are from that morning.

Sometimes I feel like I’ll never find the right words to tell this man how much I love him, but I promise to try for the rest of my life. We met five years ago on this very day. Happy anniversary, my love.

And on a stylistic note, Saturday morning I was pleased to see the vignette that my much loved Tropezienne and my new L.L.Bean Signature Milbridge Clogs created. These clogs have completely scratched the clog itch I’ve been feeling for months and at a MUCH lower price! They’re comfortable, too!

That afternoon included spiked milkshakes… yes. The rest of last weekend included a BBQ with more old friends, quality time with dogs, beer tasting with my lovely Momma, and a grilled fajita dinner with my sister, her roommate, and several Pacificos. ‘Twas the best Memorial Day Weekend we could imagine.

I just wanted to holler out and let you know that I’m still here! The last weeks of the school year are a busy time, especially as I prepare to move on to a different state and a different type of life. Look forward to a post dedicated to my students, for they are splendid.