The Thursday Harbor concert kinda sucked so we left and rode to the outer harbor, past Tifft Nature Preserve, down to the Ship Canal Commons (e:Terry), (e:KeithT) and I met back up with (e:Paul) & (e:Matthew) at the food truck afterparty on Mississippi for some munchies. The sunset was gorgeous and the General Mills plant smelled like Lucky Charms.

I was only home Monday night to Wednesday night, but it was an emotional rollercoaster. My community has pulled together to support the fire victims and others affected by the losses, both financially and emotionally. From Sleezy Construction & Barbecue Co.'s chicken (all items donated, all sale proceeds go to the benefit), to a yard sale, bake sale, basketball tourney... my community rocks. I feel very guilty that I'm not there today.

Wendy's kitty Honey snuck in my room to enjoy the sunshine in the window.


Poodle camouflage


Patrick hung his hat collection on the clothes line to dry and air out from the fire.


The back sides of the three houses destroyed by fire Sunday. Pat's house is on the left.


Ya know how people say they're going to use the phone book as a booster seat? Kinda silly in Tioga County.

My friend Patrick, his mom, his brother and his dog lost their house in a fire sunday, along with 3 other families. A little girl died. My community is rushing to support the families - a memorial sunday night that drew 225+ people, a fundraiser sunday with chicken barbecue, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, silent auction, bake sale... Patrick is kinda home based here at wendy's, along with his dog peewee. She's chilling in her two-story mansion.

(E:terry) got a groupon for taj grill on delaware ave and we went for lunch today. The buffet was good and we tried some new things. terry says the tandori chicken was particularly good.

I don't think I've ever seen this plant bloom. Definitely not a traditional african violet.