I think $1400 is where my understanding would break down. Of course, you do have to live with him.

Yeah, no shit. Yikes.

Well, one month's rent is $715, so it adds up quick. But yeah, I'm looking at about two grand on the books that isn't in the bank.

Sean, it's time for a roommie meeting. At least pay SOME of it.

Can I get some Travel~ma for a friend. She was a co-worker here at the university. Her father is getting to the point where she feels that she needs to be with him, and is in process of moving from California, back to Virginia. She has an old Rav4 (or something like it, I forget what model car). She purchased a dumpy "trailer". Something that was the bed of an old Chevy pick up truck. She got it for a song, on the cheap. And like most things cheap, you end up paying for it down the road. Before she left, she learned it's bolts had been sheared off, and the bed was sliding around the frame, rubbing on the tires as it made turns. She got that fixed, before leaving, thankfully. She's made it to New Mexico, and the fan belt popped on her little 4 cylinder car. And it sounds like her GI tract isn't liking road food. She's not had a good 24 hours. Please send good thoughts her way. K. Thanks.

Sending health vibes to those who need it, Biyi, Aimee, and Steph's dad too.

Sending health vibes to those who need it, Biyi, Aimee, and Steph's dad too.

This. Totally this.

This evening, I was privileged to perform a wedding for two gentlemen from Florida who came up here specifically to honor the Supreme Court.

The ring bearers, so to speak, were their two Cocker Spaniels.

The human guests were delightful. We all had a lovely time.

On the way home, my Ghanan cab driver asked what I was up to. When I told him, he pulled out his phone and called his fiance to talk to me about doing _their_ wedding in November. She was a bit bemused, to be sure.

I've never done a 'customary' wedding, as he called it, but I'm game!

I love how these connections are happening. The couple this evening know someone who knows someone who was at one of my weddings last month. Serendipity!

Upon learning that I don't have a cell phone, one of the delightful guests exclaimed, "She's so glamorous!"

Glamorous? I've only ever heard "PITA", so that was a delightful change.

for the record, my choice of wine in the summer is Vinho Verde - Portugese, white, crisp, refreshing, best served very cold. Also cheap.

Me too, Todd! TJ's has a great one for about $4 a bottle. I used to buy it by the case.

Much ~ma for Biyi's mother and Aims.

TJ's has a great one for about $4 a bottle. I used to buy it by the case.

My summer wine is a sparkling rose from TJs. It's a little sweeter than I usually like, but it's a great porch sipping wine. (When the weather and bugs allow me to sit on my porch.)

bonny, that sounds lovely!

TJ's has a nice Prosecco for about $6. I smoosh (OK, MUDDLE) raspberries in the bottom of the wineglass and pour. YUM.