May was full of promises, but she couldn't keep em quick enough for some

June was a wonderful month, full of work goodness (got quoted in the New York Times! a number I put together was used by Obama mama!) and lots of good friend-time.

I was in particular a big fan of my most recent foray into NYC -- although I only got to see Schutz for a very little bit (he was in crazy trial mode), I got to see Matt Stern for the first time in a while (complete with Missy and Skrevsky gallumphing), and got to see a new broadway show (Shrek the Musical, which was surprisingly lovely). I also got my Jew-girl on -- Shabbos dinner at David's with Brandeis folks and shul on the upper West side with Jonathan and other Brandeisians. Highlights of the weekend were clearly when we met Allison Janey (of CJ Cregg fame) on the street outside her show 9 to 5 (this makes my second picture with a West Wing cast member in as many summers), and the Egg Rolls and Egg Creams eggstravaganza (teehee) with Jonathan, Katherine, and Ronis in Chinatown. SUCH a good weekend.

Other highlights included the Press Club pub quiz win by Team Low Hanging Fruits, Alexander and Lilly's engagement party (which necessitated a kosher vacation so I could enjoy the crab feast, and which included lots of lovely catching up time with old PV friends), and going to my first TV screening (followed by Coco Sala, SUCH a cool restaurant). Uncle Stu visited, and Alli and I went to the Gay Pride Festival, and I went to Eastern Market for the first time -- I actually went twice in one weekend, I liked it so much. I found a great bookstore right there, and have become obsessed with a spicy black bean dip that's sold in the market. Last but not least, junior staff had a rolicking good time at our first potluck party, which was clearly a wonderful success.

the darling month when everyone throws self-control away

May and June are past. Which is mostly sad because they're the months when I allow myself to sing The Lusty Month of May and June is Bustin' Out All Over on repeat for a month straight.

May was a lovely month, full of reunions and family and many wonderful things. Work-wise, it was pretty great -- W-M passed out of committee, necessitating an analysis at work, which was really fun (I'm starting to love this job!)

The month began with a visit to DC by Mommy Mona and Nor-man, culminating in the discovery of my new favorite restaurant: Founding Farmers in Foggy Bottom. Dad also visited that week (to help Alli move), and then Mom came the next weekend to bring Alli the car/back to DC, which clearly necessitated a wonderful day of Mother's Day celebrations.

We gallumphed about the Farmer's Market (check out these GORGEOUS mushrooms we found), and then took Mom for brunch at Afterwords Cafe -- happy avocado hollandaise breakfast sandwich day.

Other fun May activities included a tour of some of the European embassies (Spain, Germany, France, and Sweden) with Whitney. Favorite parts of the day included an afternoon stroll in Georgetown, flamenco dancers at the Spanish embassy, and cool energy saving designs at the Swedish embassy.

The next weekend was more laid-back, but equally fun. Max arrived in DC, and Whitney, Molly, and I journeyed to Middleburg, VA for wine tours at two vineyards and lovely walks around the very cute town. We sampled some really nice wines and basically just enjoyed frolicking in the green-ness after a winter full of cement and city.

Since it was Memorial Day weekend, we had Monday off, and Alli, Max, and I took full advantage of it, eating lunch at this great vegan Israeli falafel stand in Takoma Park and then walking around the Tidal Basin - note to self: need to paddleboat sometime this summer.

I finished off a month of great weekends with a trip home to Philadelphia for two different reunions -- first, reuniting with Skrevsky (!) after her year in Israel, and second, going to my 5-year high school reunion at the Trappe and then reunionizing with Audra and John, my essop posse kids. The next day, Mom and I saw The Producers at Walnut Street Theater (she hadn't seen it, but now she finally gets the max-a-menschen joke!)

Whew! what a month!