What are your plans this weekend? I’m going to an all-day creative conference tomorrow at the historic and beautiful Lumen. I normally shy away from events like these, because it means leaving my comfort zone and embracing my socially awkward self, but I’m going to push through in the hopes of meeting other creative types. I’m excited, and a little nervous too. Since I’ll be indoors all day Saturday, plans for an al fresco family dinner on Sunday are definitely in order. Have a fun-filled weekend. Here are a few links from near and far:

An acoustic, more intimate cover of Cyndi Lauper’s classic song, sang by JT and Anna K.

“How can we live such a segregated life but still expect our kids to see all people as equal and containing the same amount of worth and potential?” – We Stories.

The Ultimate Road Trip Guide to Missouri Waterfalls.

To hug or not hug your dog. That is the question.

My boys would love the ‘Interactive Dude’ at the new Healthworks! Kids Museum, which opens May 14th down the street from the Science Center.

Food Truck Friday kicks off tonight. Here are Six  New Food Trucks on the scene.

More hairspray, please. What American malls looked like in 1989.

Btw, happy Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious? I am. I knock on wood, or steel, or laminate…whatever is in reach really. I’m not choosy. Do you have any superstitious habits?