30 of us gathered in the Bay Area this afternoon to celebrate my (upcoming on 9/11) 50th b-day. 'Twas a Very Berkeley gathering w/lotsa extended and convoluted fambily, along w/several friends who I've known for a very long time ( Read more... )

Opening up wide, blooming, showing some leg, flashing moist bits, beckoning to bees, seeking pollination. Plans proceed apace. Feeling like floating again, soon ( Read more... )