Let's get out of the house

I got a raise! Not a lot, but more than I had. Time to go out and celebrate!

I'm thinking sushi, and maybe a beer. (I know. I'm wild.)

I'm already committed to seeing an exhibit of Russian book illustrations (my friends are as nerdy as I am) but there are a lot of things going on this weekend. A few suggestions for those not looking at Russian books:

• Texas Crawfish Festival - tasty crawfish!
• Houston International Festival - cool music!
• Houston Fine Mineral Show - shiny rocks!

Is it odd that I find all three equally appealing?

Friday Fun Video
Los Lobos will be playing tomorrow at iFest.  If we're lucky, they'll play this.