Firsts

 Yesterday I had a wedding -- my friends Dee and Chris decided to tie the know and were kind enough to send me an invite, so there I was...it was in the Happy Days Lodge in the CVNP -- nice venue, and while the outdoor wedding was slightly warm, it wasn't too bad.  Good grub, good times, etc.  The reception was the July 4th concert at Blossom, and I had never been... I decided to go.  No, I had never been in my 40-some years of life; didn't go as a kid, and as an adult... It was interesting.  I am used to hitting Blossom with nothing, and I expected the same -- just brought a chair and my insulated bag for insulin and water -- and you can imagine my surprise when people literally had coolers of booze and snax.  I was....fascinated.  The concert was fine -- I would have preferred more traditional fare -- but I am not sure it was quite the kid-friendly venue that others did -- I guess they wanted the fireworks, but I think most of the youngins were not exactly excited to be there.  Getting out was fine -- I waited til most others left and meandered around the parking lot.

Between the wedding and the reception, I meandered around the park, and came across this place:
Mater Dolorosa Cemetery - Cemeteries | Ohio Forgotten
On the one hand, it is sad to see it in a state of disrepair (the Diocese runs it so I can see why), on the other hand... well, it was quite a peaceful and contemplative place, and I could easily see myself in such a place.  Good place to go and ponder life....

Today I cut the grass, weed-whacked, slept in a bit, ran some errands, and decided to treat myself to some restaurant tourism, so I went to LJ Shanghai in Asiatown.  It was quite good -- I avoided the more adventuresome dishes, but next time I think I will push the envelope... they are cash only, which is pretty rare these days...

I have been out of sorts today; I think I didn't drink enough water yesterday and I didn't do so today.  I know my no input, no output theory has some issues, and this is one of them; with all the sweating of yesterday, my Stoic Spartan approach could have been toned down...