We had a great time at Cavalia a couple of nights ago.  This is what the white big-top hubbub is at Atlantic Station.  It's a totally unique horse show from one of the creators of Cirque de Soleil, and it's a beautiful, mesmerizing event.  My friend Bruce surprised me for my birthday with "Rendez-Vous" tickets, which get you preferred parking, preferred seating, a pre-show reception with great food and drinks, desserts and cocktails at intermission, and a tour of the stables after the show -- a smart package and a wonderful gift!!   Even though it was super cool to sit up close and see every tiny detail, it seems that there's not a bad seat in the house for this show -- in fact, I can see how getting the total view by sitting up higher and a bit further away would be beneficial.  You can get very affordably priced tickets (plus parking prices aren't ridiculous at Atlantic Station.)  There are several good spots to eat there too, so it's a nice evening.  Cavalia has been extended -- I heard till the end of January, but only see dates through early December on their website.

I started doffing Bridgette this weekend -- even did a photo shoot yesterday without her for a benefit I'm involved in.  I guess I'm finally feeling liberated -- almost like the crazy short hair is a badge of honor.  It's really the only outward sign that something drastic has happened to me, but I'm not as uptight about it now that my treatments are over.  I really admire women that put their beautiful bald heads right out there while they're undergoing treatment -- I think that takes a special person and a lot of guts. 

I met chef Hans Reuffert and his lovely family yesterday at the photo shoot.  He's the chef that I'm co-hosting the cooking demonstration with this Saturday at 2p, after the Grand Opening of the new Piedmont Hospital Outpatient Center on Howell Mill.  Hans was in his late 20's when he was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer.  He and his family really went through the wringer, but they now do whatever they can to help others going through similar ordeals.  Hans teaches cooking classes on a  regular basis at the Piedmont Cancer Wellness Center, and I'm really psyched that he's going to host a class just for River listeners after he does one during the Grand Opening.  Seating is limited for this class on cooking with "Power Foods",  but it is FREE, and is available to anyone interested in attending.  All you have to do is reserve your space by calling 404-425-7944.  I hope you'll join me for this special occasion!