Friday, June 30, 2006

4th of July weekend begins - having already begun

My cross-country haul reminded me that this is truly a diverse country - not only in geographical landscape, but in its political, ethnic, and philosophical landscapes. A young country still searching for answers, questioning what we've done and where we're going, forging new paths while learning from past footsteps taken, and trying to keep our arms and hearts and minds open when the instinctual response is to shut down in fear... still we believe, pursue, live and love... and spark up a mean barbeque!
America the Beautiful, indeed.

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Little Red Driving Hood

Made it across the country despite a broken rib, massive oil leak, 117 temperatures, and a car packed so full that the trunk sagged below the top rim of the tire...

...over 2000 miles later, I land in the most gentle place on earth: Grandma's house

The girls sitting down for the first of many afternoon teas:

Little Harpeth River, which runs behind her house:

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Hey, Steph, whaddya think about leaving Los Angeles??

Say Goodbye to Hollywood... Say Goodbye my Baby...

A few dear faces from my send-off dinner at El Cid in Los Angeles...


Steph and Dana - sexy beasts

Eliah and Eric - reprezentin'

Mike, Mark, and Jody - the lightweights