The day I did manly things

I started my fourth of July off right by going to the butcher shop to grab a juicy steak.

Then these two guys

put this

back where it belongs

and drank Canadian beer

and a smaller American one.
This is the meat.
This is the song.
This is the dance.
And these are the tears.
There was a lollypop dress,
a short nap,
and patriotic thievery.
Julia is a stunning host as usual.

Grand Canyon here they/we come!

The engagement party was the perfect ending to a great day in the park. Neither Ms. Marchman nor Ms. Madsen wore pants, the soundtrack was dazzling and the diamonds sparkling.

Look at those beautiful rings

A toast to one long gone malicious cat and two lovely ladies

Dance with me Angelina!

I don't think Dani ever stopped smiling all night

Allegra, why don't you eat the papusas I brought instead?

Oh, and there was this head.

Grand Opening / Squid songs

Three Cheers! My aunt Jean has been accepted into the Carmel Art Association. Last night was the opening night for the three (just three!) inductees! So I took some distorted photos of her work and also of the guests, friends and family from around California.

This one is actually my bathroom in my old studio on 25th, and one of two of Jean's paintings to sell. When it was pulled off the wall there were all these gasps. It was among the favorites of the show.

This was the other one that sold.

Jean and Jerry and Phyllis

Anita, John and I (I'm the one with the gigantic nose). Jean, Katie and Jerry in the background.

Virginia and John talk art

Jean got flowers and a squid song!

Oh my god. Where did I leave my wine?

Jean sparkles

I unfortunately didn't get any good shots of my mom, Carol, Terry, Phyllis, Holly, Pam or Diana. Jean, have you uploaded your pictures yet?