Quite a day

The view from my sun room earlier this evening - hot air balloon over Belmont Park. About 30 minutes prior to the balloon's arrival, we had the most lovely summer rain, the kind that seems to be pouring from the bright blue sky, the kind that encourages people to run outside to enjoy the refreshing rain drops instead of running to search for cover.

A good day to look skyward and remember good friends. FFF.

"The countdown on two hands has begun."

Yes, indeed. It's coming up quickly.

Loving the new long trail loop. Almost too much - I've nearly forgotten I'm supposed to be 'training' for a road race. Eek!

Spinning and dizzy fun at work.

Trees on Fire and good conversation at the park.

An old place becomes new as a late night study spot & remembering days past, seems like it was in another life, there with RR.

In the vein of doing something everyday that scares you: JMS filming at my house tonight. A very cool thing and glad I agreed to it.

Relaxing weekend

Thai dinner with C & GC.

Homemade chocolate chip cookies, delivered. Delighted. : )

Farmer's Market white peaches. Delish!

New long trail loop with BR & E! Yippee.

Studying, pool, fresh dinner of falafel and spring rolls.

Currently reading: Breakfast with Buddha. (Thanks to S for the loaner book!)

Sam Scott will be famous one day

I just heard her busking on the Downtown Mall, she received quite a nice reception. She's 11 years old.

Thursday

Thrilled to be scattering Weehah! to the far reaches.

Plane tickets, check.

Sunset trail walk.

M & M in the park helps dry the eyes.

Blueberries & oatmeal for dinner, and keeping the curtains open a little more often.

Office Picnic

First time in 6 years I've brought anyone, family or not, to my office picnic. I was very happy to have her.

Last Lynchburg Class

Finishing the way I started - sick to my stomach and using the laptop and mini-projector. A fitting ending after 3+ years and 1,000+ participants.

Finally, an A on a test.

Errands & porch sitting with Ma.

Late night out with good friends.

My white middle class sensibilities are admittedly punch drunk on NPR's liberalism, but still, I keep finding gems that seem to speak truth for me.

Summer

I'm not sure how to come to terms with a public blog that I wish to keep private.

Lots of thankfuls.

Sorry I turned down the peach pancakes.

Good story from Thailand about snakes and ants and life.

Excited about August travels and new technology toys.

Why weekends should be longer than 2 days

10+ hours of studying at Cville Coffee Saturday/Sunday. Thanks to M & C for moral support and company.

68% on my first exam. Yes, that's right. I got a 'D'. Did I mention that this class is hell? I wasn't exaggerating.

No outdoor fun at all.

August, oh August, I look forward to you.

Kyle's 2nd Birthday

Kyle is 2 now. So, I asked his Mom what he might like for his birthday.

When I asked, here's what she said, "Well, he's into golf and baseball these days. And spiders. And frogs. And trucks."

I'm glad to hear that Kyle is most certainly his father's son. And, when I think about Kyle's birthday, I can't help but think what an amazing woman my sister is. I was honored to be present when Kyle was born, and I can say, without a doubt, that my sister and her body were the vessel for a true miracle - the birth of their beautiful son.

I talked to him on the phone today, something new for us. He just kept saying, "Hi Cat!" I hope he delivers the hug that I suggested he give to his Mom today.