Well, I sort of stayed home in August.  One quick day trip from Chicago over to Grand Rapids to attend a quilt exhibit and show.  Great inspiration pieces and a great opportunity to do a little exhibit hall shopping as usual.

This was the unexpected bonus – it was a beautiful day for driving.  I live in a city so I don’t drive much, and when I do it’s usually in the passenger seat with the boyfriend/husband, and it’s usually a lot of fun.  But this time, I was in the driver’s seat, and it was just what I needed.  My NPR time, my music, and I surprised myself with how much I really needed to sing and shout out loud where no one could hear me (not recommended when you live in a high rise!)  Simple pleasures.