It's a race! (I hope I win)

My family went to the horse races at Canterbury Park last Sunday. I geeked out over the horses (so pretty!), wore my Kentuky Derby hat, and placed bets for my underage cousins. I also learned the art of betting from my grandfather -- and used my new skills to lose all my money on the first race (go hard or go home, eh?). My mother and I did manage to win $3.20 on a horse named Bobadieu (her cash), which we proceeded to lose when we bet on our "lucky" number 6 in the next race. C'est la vie. More time for photos.

Strange Capers (scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream)

See Strange Capers perform at Powderhorn Park through August 1 (you'll be glad you did!). Details here.

Drove to Chicago (all things know)

you came to take us (all things go)

you had to find it (all things go)

(Kid Sister)

pride (and proud)

the fourth (though you'd never know it)