Happy Weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Weekend and Happy Mother’s Day, dear readers. I love this kooky mother daughter photo of Shirley MacLaine and her daughter, Sachi Parker circa 1959. It’s my first official Mother’s Day and my own momma is here to celebrate. We had a great run in the rain today- the bebes’ first experience with a full on downpour. We were attempting a walk and a trip to the park when the rain intervened. It ended up being so much fun- running and pushing their stroller at top speed in the rain. They loved it and so did we. We ran for blocks absolutely drenched and laughing all the way. The sun promptly appeared after the rain decided it was done and that heavenly after rain smell filled the air. I just read that it has a name, that heavenly smell- it’s called Petrichor. I wish you could bottle it, but then again- no. It’s kind of nice having to wait for it and that wonderful moment when it reveals itself. What a fun and beautiful evening, thanks mom.

I’m off to St. Louis today join my hubby for the premiere of his new ballet at St. Louis Ballet, Volatizing the Esters. Yes- he named his ballet the name of this very blog. What can I say, it’s a good title. It’s a contemporary ballet and he experimented by using a few different props, one of which is a giant carpet that the dancers dance on and with, throughout the piece. I’ve just seen little bits and pieces via video so I’m really looking forward to it. Here’s a few sneak preview videos of C working with the dancers. I’m so proud of him- merde, honey.

What are you all up to this weekend? We’re going to journey up to Bryan Voltaggio’s Volt on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the day of the Moms and otherwise lay low.

A little link love:

Foolproof dinner recipes including a Jean-Georges Vongerichten molten chocolate cake to make your momma for Sunday, courtesy of Mark Bittman.

Have you discovered Gizoogle yet? My brother Ben sent me the link a few days ago and it is worth blowing a few minutes of your day to Gizoogle one of your favorite sites. Here’s what happened when I gizoogled my blog.

The James Beard 2013 Award Winners. I have GOT to get to Little Serow here in DC, now it’s really going to be impossible.

This iconic graffiti mecca in Long Island City will be demolished to make way for more boring and insanely expensive condos. How sad. So long 5Pointz.

I am digging these silver t-straps. Just bought myself a pair- $49, I mean come on.

A last minute Mother’s Day gift that will make you both feel good. #honoryourmom

This apartment is pretty wowzers.

How to make a smokin’ cocktail- quite literally- with real smoke.

David Sedaris spends his spare time picking up trash on the side of the road. Get into his fantastic head here.

NYC’s top 20 most anticipated restaurant openings.

Mario Batali’s Crab Salad with Mint Oil recipe- this looks delicious!

Have a beautiful weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!

Cin Cin!

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