r&r

ahhhhhhh....

that's the sound of someone who just finished a well-needed vacation. mini-breaks can prove to be the panacea for work/life stress - especially when you venture to new places with wonderful folks.

i ventured to the michigan beachy area of glen (and surrounding towns) and had myself a faboo time sharing stories, bonfires on the beach and berries. i learned to kayak (and love it) and ate the best blueberry pancakes i've ever had.

fran & bob were generous hosts, liz's cousin lauren is an absolute peach, and john was a trooper to put up with a weekend of estrogen (bob to the rescue!). here are some pix that only tell a tiny portion of the tale of relaxation therapy: