Lunch with John Sather.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of getting together with John Sather of Here’s Life Inner City to discuss all sorts of stuff.

First, we had to catch up! John has had me come along side his foundation and others for the past, oh…I’d say at least 5 years.

Fund raisers, sporting events, Campus Crusade rallies, Food Drives, Lens Crafters event for inner city kids…all awesome events!

I adore John and his drive for community. It’s infectious!

Well, John recommended that we meet at a favorite neighborhood restaurant of his, Cafe Ena, on 46th & Grand in Minneapolis.

Wow! What a great find! Tucked back a few blocks west of 35 W.  Menu is simple and delicious. The Ower and Executive Chef is Hector Ruiz

Happy Birthday to my blog!

Today my Blog is 3 years old.

Today also marks the day that I will be moving my blog over to WordPress thanks mostly to Marc Fuller! I thank Marc Fuller for working his tail off in getting my blog moved and helping me along the way to create a place where I can continue sharing and have more creative control.

Unfortunately, I have much to do still so I will postpone my new site for another day or so…sorry. Life gets in the way sometimes!

When I started blogging I had no idea what joy I would find in writing and sharing.It quickly became something that, now, ranks in the top 5 things that I adore doing. I have really enjoyed writing (nearly daily) and keeping you in touch with my world be it professional or personal.

I have also met some amazing people along the way through my blog and if life is really about the relationships we make then my blog has enriched
mine beyond belief so keep the comments coming!

I would like to take a moment to wish my brother, Tim, a very happy birthday! I love you, Tim.

Rosanne Cash @ Dakota.

WOW! First of all, we get there and we are sitting at a table right in front of the stage. Second, we had dinner there (and the food was outSTANDING!). Third, to my surprise, they allowed photography…no flash. duh. Didn’t know we’d be able to but brought our cameras along anyway, just in case. I debated…do I bring the 50 1.4 or the 85 1.8? I brought the 85. Tonight, as Sandi purchased tickets for both shows back in April, I will bring the 50. Tonight, our seats are to Rosanne’s left think a little wider might be nice.

(all shot with a Canon 1D Mark 3 and the 85 1.8)

Here’s what the Star Tribune had to say about last night’s performance.

This really is a terrific place to see an artist up close and personal. I will watch for future gigs and hit the Dakota more often!

Thanks, Sandi, for recommending it and coming to Minneapolis to share it with me (all the way from DC!).

Seems you never really know what’s in your own back yard until someone comes from out of town to enlighten you! Sandi loves Rosanne Cash and now…so do I! Watch for her new CD,”The List”, to drop October 6th. I know I’m looking forward to it!