Sleepwalk with Me

After becoming fans of Mike Birbiglia after hearing him on NPR, I was excited to see a flyer for Sleepwalk with Me. We bought tickets immediately. If you don't know Mike Birbiglia I suggest starting with Fear of Sleep on NPR. He's a great story teller and we laughed hysterically at Sleepwalk with Me. I also do love listening to his segments on NPR, his voice and diction just add to the humor. He's a great storyteller.

Shinn Estate Farmhouse Stay

I think I had booked our Shinn Vineyards stay almost a year in advance, it was meant to be my 33rd birthday present to myself. I think I'll treat myself every year. :)

We headed out on a Friday (2 night min.) and who knew I would feel transformed in time and place out in Mattituck. Not only did we enjoy the wines of Shinn Estate (I enjoyed all of them and bought six bottles!), but the weekend was filled with tons of amazing food. First at Shinn, where breakfasts included, griddled banana bread, granola, fresh fruit smoothies, frittata, breakfast risotto w/ duck egg, but we also fed ourselves at Love Lane Kitchen (a gem!), The Frisky Oyster and The North Fork Table and Inn.

Owners David Page and Barbara Shinn and their new puppy were most excellent hosts. Barbara speaks of her vineyard as if it is family, her baby, and I am inspired by their organic and sustainable efforts.

The weather was cloudy and ominous, but peaceful. One experience I will never forget is running on Sunday morning, the one day I forget my ear warmers! I felt as if I was running sideways. This would be a great way, and location to start every morning is the feeling I remember having. After we left, we got to visit The Horton Point Lighthouse.

Goal: 1 hour

I did it. We did it. Congrats to you Shaun on a great Marathon finish!

Dressing Room for my 33rd

My parents, Shaun and I went to The Dressing Room in Westport, CT for my 33rd Birthday. It was a beautiful meal and since Paul Newman's passing in September, a time to reflect on all that he has done in charity for others, his wife, daughter and family were dining right next to us. We enjoyed the meal, a meal filled with seasonal and local ingredients! Had a little Eel River, Extra Pale Ale, Cheers to 33!

Happy Birthday, 33!

Thanks Shaun for the surpise at the Good Fork and this beautiful cake from Baked and my birthday celebration in Red Hook!