Tom, those are fantastic pictures. You have a good eye. (In fact, you have two.)

I just got in from a long walk, because it's gorgeous here, too -- the weatherbar on my computer tells me it's 82, and I believe it. Just gorgeous. I bought a cup of warm pink lemonade for a quarter from girls with a stand at the end of their driveway, b/c I believe in supporting free enterprise. t /Anya Okay, no, really, it's because I was thirsty and had a dollar in my pocket.

Am currently sucking down H2O and trying to cool off. Then I have to get a shower, take the recycleables to the recycling center, and get some groceries. Nice weather like this always makes me want seafood. Maybe scallops.

Oh crap. Apparently Paul Hester of Crowded House and Split Enz has committed suicide.

Yeah. I found it hard to get it out of my head for a week or so. Very unexpected.

Aimee and MM were here. They took stuff, which was cool. Now I just need Sean and ita to come take the rest.

Also, Ozzie the cat is frantically trying to get his scent everywhere Emma was. It's funny.

Sorry I missed the shindig, Perkins! It was my mom's last night here and she took us out for the ritual chicken 'n waffles. She's now on her plane. She's great and a wonderful guest, but it's awfully nice to have the place to ourselves.

She was very stressed out when arriving about my niece in rehab and post-chemo worry, but we are sending her home all rejuvenated, which makes me happy.

Perkins! I'm going to miss your place.

I liked your place. It was neat.

Of course, I expect your new place will rock, too.

Perkins' place in Maine is very nice, too.

I always love buying lemonade from little kids at stands! I wonder if any of my neighbors will do that this summer...

It is a glorious day here, but I have been too tired and cranky to enjoy it. After doing some school work, I made a couple of attempts to sit in the sun, but the people were too annoying, so I came home and laid down for an hour. Am feeling slightly better, but yuck. I've been getting not-quite enough sleep for too long, and it finally hit me.

I'm going to miss this place too. The new place is a lot smaller, but still nice, and it has much nicer views. (Though not as nice as the Maine place) It will have a guest room, that I hope will get used by lots of Buffistas.

Robin, we missed you (and Burrell), of course, but I'm so glad your mom had a good visit, and got a chance to relax.

Tom, those are beautiful pictures. I'm amazed at the fact that all those blooms are out there. My forsythia is just starting to bud!