The Way to a Woman's Heart ...

Tom, me, and John photographed by Emmy

Tom's Unbelievable Guacamole:

1 big fat avocado, squashed up

3 tbsp. Casa Sanchez Roasted Green Salsa

3 tbsp. Sukhi's Cilantro Chutney, also known as Cilantro Salsa

1/2 lime (juice from)

Mix it up. The salsa and chutney have plenty of salt, so that you don't have to add more.

John's Potato Salad:

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Driving Down Geary

Driving to class this evening, I happened to look up. I grabbed my bag and fumbled madly for my camera. In San Francisco it's the law: no more driving while talking on your cell phone. If you're caught, you pay. But as far as I know there's no law against driving while taking photos.

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Next Door

Emmy and her husband John invited us across the fence this evening for wine in their backyard. Suddenly it turned into grilled salmon and asparagus, roasted potatoes, more wine and garlic bread. Trips were made through the gate for chips, salsa, and chocolate covered toffee to curb our appetites while we sat by the grill. Heavenly.

p.s. This is the sixty-something-year-old woman who beat me in the 5-k.

Thank You, Pal.

Sally Govan

My Pal Sal–who you may know as Stray–gave me the greatest present. When she put out her call for entries in preparation for her show in December, Journey sent her a photo of her dog Petey.

Sally drew Petey (above). This morning I had an e-mail from Stray:

I told Journey she can have the drawing as a gift for visiting your mom sometime ...

We've had to cut back on visits from Mom's "pals," and it hasn't been an easy thing for any of us. Journey is terrific with Mom and very fun loving, so I'm hoping she'll say YES to Sally's offer.

p.s. It's not too late for people to send you photos, is it, Pal?

Tai Chi

Look At Those Long Fingers.

"Perfect for playing the piano. If only she would practice.

She'll be so sorry when she grows up that she didn't learn how to play the piano when she had the chance."

(Guess whose wistful voice is echoing in my mind. Then ask me if I'm sorry.)

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Beauty Treatments Can Be Exhausting

Every time I get a haircut and color, I sit down in front of my computer and take a Photo Booth photo. This evening when I got back the photo didn't look so good. But the haircut itself is great; it really is.

Bonus!! Instead of dying a tiny strand of my own hair white and then coloring it blue, this time Kimberly micro-clamped two thin blue strands of human hair that she dyed blue on the side under the top layer.

When our hair turns white of its own accord, think how easy it will be to dye small pieces of it green and blue. I'm talking subtle–nothing garish of course.