In the morning, Tyler made us some breakfast while I installed the bidet we bought for his birthday. He has a standard toilet so it could use a 1/2" connector while our stupid Toto needs a special adapter that only supports 3/8". The water pressure difference is substantial.

(e:terry) and Tyler serenaded us with Toni Braxton while we got ready and then ate.

We biked back home in the morning and got ready to take (e:terry)'s mom and aunt to the Allentown Art Festival.

It wasn't that crowded since Saturday was so beautiful and it was threatening to rain.

Honestly most of what is being sold doesn't really interest me, but I don't mind doing a lap unlike (e:libertad) who says it's his worst nightmare.

Turns out the rain forecast was right and it torrentially downpoured. We hid in the tunnel behind Rick's for a minute while Franklin Street turned into a babbling brook.

Once home (e:paul) and I napped before (e:terry) and I went to do karaoke at Susanna and Yames's place for her grad school graduation party. The day also ended with Terry singing Toni Braxton.







Some wet dogs.

Saturday was non-stop as well. Early was my niece's 3rd birthday at the Boys and Girls Club in Tonawanda. We went to the North Tonawanda one by mistake at first, who knew there were so many locations.

Honestly it's pretty fun just running around throwing a basketball around in a gym with no goal.

The decor of these places are wild though. So many random signs of rules, and this wolf mascot costume that stank from feet away.

On the way home we stopped at the vegan grocery store in Tonawanda. (e:terry) was able to stock up on soy curls which we haven't found anywhere else, even the mega Asian mart on the boulevard.

In the evening we went over to hang out at Tyler's garage with some cheese plates and drinks leftover from pride. (e:mike) and (e:libertad) were there too, it was a good time all around.

This year I started eating mussels. It's may be surprising for me but some have argued mussels are the most ethicial seafood to eat, since they are low carbon, take next to no resources to grow, and have no pain receptors.



They are also only ~$4.50 for a package of frozen cooked Canadian mussels at the coop.

But regardless I have really been enjoying eating them once a week with (e:paul). We make a quick broth out of sauteed onion and garlic, veggie stock, and herbs de provence. With some vegetables and garlic bread it's such an amazing dinner.

Took Monday off after pride weekend.

After some cleanup the three of us went on a relaxing bike ride with Tyler and Jai. Stopping at Canalside and then Riverfest park.

On the way home we stopped at Falafel House in Niagara Square. I love the location on Hertel, so I was excited when the windows said coming soon over a year ago.

Well, now it's open. It's definitely decorated and finished nicer than the Hertel one and the food was just as good.

They also have juices and maybe a coffee bar, open 9 weekdays and 11 on weekends. Hope it lasts, it's nice to have a new thing downtown.

What a weekend. I still say it's one of my favorite days of the year.

We woke up at 9, and Tyler accidentally backed into our garage door. In a sleep-deprived frenzy, Paul and I sped off to the co-op, got snacks, and prepared for family and friends to arrive.

Both my nieces came to the parade which was very cute.

Later after the parade ended, we fiddled around at our house before walking down to Allen. The festival ended at Canalside a couple years back and now it's back in Allentown. I honestly thought it would be lame but it was packed and looked fun. I was spent though and went home not long after. Next year they should close at least Main to Delaware though.