i love living in Michigan

Today I'm going on a much anticipated retreat with my book club ladies (even though I didn't come close to finishing the Brothers K... that's what grad school will do to you, I guess) to enjoy a sunny day at the lake, and cool night by a bonfire.  Michigan can be unbelievably perfect this time of year, or manipulatively grumpy and humid.  But, still, when I see this restaurant on Dwell's website I want to move to California when I read about places like Farmstead Restaurant.  Or, maybe I should open one myself here!