Wow, I'd totally forgotten that I'd put a countdown calendar on the site. Sorry about that, everyone. Fixed up for the impending event now.
But that's not what I'm here to talk about. If on the 24th you've got a day crammed full of responsibilities you just can't shift, remember, you still have to eat. Take yourself out to your favorite restaurant, or get take-out if you have to keep moving. If even that much time is going to be hard to find, plan ahead and pack a lunch that will remind you that Past Mary was thinking about Present Mary and wishes her all the best on her fine holiday.
Mary D and I always put some thought into what we're going to eat before the day arrives. Even when we were consulting the oracles for the date of the event, we were already considering our dining options. For this year's event, we'll be having dinner at Babani's, the first Kurdish restaurant in the United States.
Babani’s Kurdish Restaurant
544 St. Peter St.
St. Paul, MN. 55402
651-602-9964
http://www.babanis.com/
(And we'll probably be having lunch at our usual perogi haunt, but I'm not going to say where it is until after we've been there so you don't beat us out of the delicious potato goodness -- supplies that authentic are limited!)
Showing posts with label ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ideas. Show all posts
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
how IMAD can heal
That's right just the thought of IMAD happening in less than two days can improve one's health.
Let's say you started in on chicken pox 3 weeks ago. Normally you would be gazing at the mirror thinking sad thoughts about gravel pits and feeling brain dead tired.
However the mere thought of IMAD can perk one up an amazing amount. There are movies, flowers, food, spas, museums and there are Marys everywhere all getting ready to appreciate themselves like mad. Depending on where you work, IMAD might be the start of a long weekend for you [if you have president's day off as well]. We are always looking for ways to make IMAD more celebratory every year. We appreciate you all to no end.
No it won't make your skin smoother....or maybe it will. Try IMAD this year for better physical and mental health.
Let's say you started in on chicken pox 3 weeks ago. Normally you would be gazing at the mirror thinking sad thoughts about gravel pits and feeling brain dead tired.
However the mere thought of IMAD can perk one up an amazing amount. There are movies, flowers, food, spas, museums and there are Marys everywhere all getting ready to appreciate themselves like mad. Depending on where you work, IMAD might be the start of a long weekend for you [if you have president's day off as well]. We are always looking for ways to make IMAD more celebratory every year. We appreciate you all to no end.
No it won't make your skin smoother....or maybe it will. Try IMAD this year for better physical and mental health.
Friday, February 11, 2011
IMAD ideas: Tie on the feedbag
Six days to IMAD!
IMAD is all about treating yourself. Perhaps you love cooking and baking and that's how you want to spend your day. Great! Go for it! Meanwhile, the rest of us, or at least those of us who don't have cooking/baking fiends for friends, can use the occasion to treat ourselves to delicious food made by somebody else, and cleaned up by somebody else too, might I add.
Is there a place you've been meaning to try? Try it! Got an old standby with dishes you adore? Go ahead and be comfortable.
This suggestion falls into the latter category. Well, we understand from friends that they have many delicious dishes on offer, but Mary and I keep ordering the same things each time we go. Hey, when you find something that makes you happy, you shouldn't feel bad about sticking with it.
Little Szechuan
422 University Ave W, St. Paul
651-222-1333
http://www.littleszechuan.com/
IMAD is all about treating yourself. Perhaps you love cooking and baking and that's how you want to spend your day. Great! Go for it! Meanwhile, the rest of us, or at least those of us who don't have cooking/baking fiends for friends, can use the occasion to treat ourselves to delicious food made by somebody else, and cleaned up by somebody else too, might I add.
Is there a place you've been meaning to try? Try it! Got an old standby with dishes you adore? Go ahead and be comfortable.
This suggestion falls into the latter category. Well, we understand from friends that they have many delicious dishes on offer, but Mary and I keep ordering the same things each time we go. Hey, when you find something that makes you happy, you shouldn't feel bad about sticking with it.
Little Szechuan
422 University Ave W, St. Paul
651-222-1333
http://www.littleszechuan.com/
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
IMAD ideas: Learn about local history
As you're sifting through your options for IMAD (eight days!), don't just consider the museums of art and knick-knacks. Think about going someplace more historical in nature. Back in 2008 Mary and I went to the Mill City Museum and not only did we enjoy ourselves, we learned about the era when the flour industry was the biggest deal in Minneapolis. Plus, one of us got her photo taken next to a gigantic box of baking mix:
Monday, February 7, 2011
IMAD ideas: Get some culture
Still looking for ideas for IMAD? Check out what your area has in the way of smaller museums. Not that the big ones aren't fun, but sometimes you get perspectives at the not-so-big ones that you don't get anywhere else. For instance, back in 20(mumblemumble) Mary and I visited the Museum of Russian Art in South Minneapolis, and had a fascinating afternoon!
The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens Avenue South
http://www.tmora.org/
The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens Avenue South
http://www.tmora.org/
Friday, February 4, 2011
IMAD Ideas
It's fourteen days until IMAD, Marys! That's right -- we're at the two-week mark!
At a loss for how to treat yourself on the big day? There's no right way to celebrate, just think about what makes you enjoy being you. It's nice, though, to take the opportunity to do something you might not usually do, like take a trip to a salon. Like, for instance, The Refinery here in Dinkytown. I've heard lots of good things about it.
Maybe there's a salon near you you've been meaning to try? A manicure's a fairly safe way to try a place out, methinks. Certainly not as much of a commitment as a haircut or color.
(Mary and I actually go someplace else, the wonderful Lady Fingers in Saint Paul, but they're too busy being awesome to have a web site. I feel like it's our own little secret! Well, except now that I've mentioned it.)
At a loss for how to treat yourself on the big day? There's no right way to celebrate, just think about what makes you enjoy being you. It's nice, though, to take the opportunity to do something you might not usually do, like take a trip to a salon. Like, for instance, The Refinery here in Dinkytown. I've heard lots of good things about it.
Maybe there's a salon near you you've been meaning to try? A manicure's a fairly safe way to try a place out, methinks. Certainly not as much of a commitment as a haircut or color.
(Mary and I actually go someplace else, the wonderful Lady Fingers in Saint Paul, but they're too busy being awesome to have a web site. I feel like it's our own little secret! Well, except now that I've mentioned it.)
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