Welcome back, ita. Wow, I wish we hadn't already selected weather-themed photos for part of the project I'm currently working on—I'd have made a business proposition to you on a couple of those shots.

I had a fun day this afternoon at the anual street fair held by the local artsy-craftsy gayborhood. Said hi to friends, heard some good music, enjoyed lamb kebabs and sno-cones, and fried crispier than the spring rolls I started the event off with. Alas, I never bumped into Hottie Venezualan Guy who was attending with some friends, but at least got my ogling time in courtesy of the shirtless lead singer of a punk band playing in the yard of the local indie video store.

Welcome back, ita--those pictures are beautiful.

Annabel is amusing herself by putting a baseball cap on my head and taking it off, over and over again.

Wow wonderful pictures ita. Too bad too short a visit, but it looks like it was just lovely. And happy board birthday!

So, there's an empty apartment downstairs that my mom found out was 2 bedroom. She called up the landlord and we got it! No more 1 bedroom/3 people anymore. The new place is twice the size. We're going to be going on vacation next Sunday so it's going to have to be a quick move. This is awesome.

My parents got in to look at their house today. The second floor is completely dry. They got in, got some clothes and stuff. Doesn't look like there are any structural problems, so this is really wonderful news. My mother sounds so much more optimistic. Her office should be okay too.

I'm so relieved, I can't even express it.

Good news all around. That's wonderful, Dana.

So glad to hear it, Dana.

Dana, that's so great. I'm so happy for your family.

Oh, Dana, that's fantastic!

Gorgeous pictures ita. Welcome back!

Oh Dana, such good news. What a relief.