I realize that I have been neglecting you.

Since my mom passed away, I have been a little unartistic… which is, you must admit, strange for me.

But between working and family stuff, I did manage to make it to the Bay Area for my friend’s retirement part. Yay, Chris! So jealous.

You’re a freak, you’re super freaky.

I made a new friend, and we did art together at the retirement party

And, of course, I met lots of dogs.

Doing tie dye with crayola markers is not as easy as it seems like it would be.

My new buddy’s uncle is the vice-president of the Richmond chapter of the Hell’s Angels… just so you know.

I saw many other old friends… I mean… not old… but… well…

Mmmmmmmm… Mexican food!

And dogs…

And there was another road trip, through much spectacular desert, which I will add into the mix as I share the two adventures more-or-less simultaneously, like I do.