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I learned two totally unrelated (and useless) factoids this weekend.

First, I learned that there is in fact a Daytona 500 Fragrance for Men. Available today at your local CVS. Hints of musk and new car scent, I would suspect. For those special occasions when rubbing the tiny hanging pine tree all over your body just won’t do!

And second, I read an odd story from Reuters of a 74 year old Finnish man who sued a couple for “extortionate overcharging”. It seems the man paid the couple $32,000 over the course of 10 visits to fondle the wife’s breasts. The judge ruled in favor of the elderly man, saying that “Based on general life experience alone, it is indisputably clear that a [$32,000] charge is disproportionate to the compensation in question.” OUCH!

As I was flipping through my recent shots, I ran across this one from SF. I really like the colors and shapes in this image.

I haven’t been motivated to update my blog this week…but not because it wasn’t a really wonderful week.

On Monday, I had a late dinner with my buddy Ashish, who introduced me to Coastal Flats in Tysons Corner–I had some amazing bbq beef ribs. Wednesday night, I met up with Gretchen, Brian, and Allison at the Hard Times Cafe in Herndon for a hearty bowl of Texas chili. And on Thursday night, I visited Ginger and James at their house for a bit of homemade potroast and James’ own yummy cheesecake.

Friday night, I made my way south to Richmond for a too-short visit with my family. My parents and I had some wine, discussed the price of gas, and listened to my dad’s collection of folk albums.

But on Saturday…I got to experience a first. I got to visit with and hold and stare at and cooo over my nephew Benjamin. So Saturday night, my folks, Jodi and my brother Cliff, my aunt Teela and uncle Jim all got together for some food on the grill, old slides, and discussions of diaper changing. I can’t tell you how amazing it was to see my brother as a papa. I was so proud.

In anticipation of my long trip to Virginia this week, Jeff and I decided to do a sunny road trip up to Napa this weekend. We found a few new wineries, and returned to one that we had been introduced to on a previous trip. (Thank you Brooks and Patricia!!) In addition to yummy wines, two additional things drew us back to Robert Sinskey: 1) the food samples that accompany the wine tastings, and 2) the chock-full Koi point in the front of the property. Sooooo, we joined the wine (and food) club, and Jeff had a fun time feeding the Koi. 🙂

An enthusiastic cheer to D.J. who carried this yummy treat back from the Victoria Pastry Company in North Beach. This delightful Cream Puff carried me through an afternoon that dragged. THANK YOU D.J.

(Heh, the entry title also has me chuckling as I remember the silly scene in Anchorman with Will Ferrel and Co. singing a version of Afternoon Delight.)