I have spent the last couple of weekends enjoying the sun and working on the side garden beds I started last fall. When I ripped out the grass and put in the patio, I left these wonderful tranglular shaped beds. They wintered over with large piles of soil/manure mix and earlier this spring I spread out the dirt and turned the soil a couple of times. Finally, as the weather has warmed I have begun planting and finishing the beds.

I dug up some existing beds and thinned the plants, moved things into the sun that had been in the shade of the fence and have added a bunch more plants - mostly sage, types of dianthus, salvia, oregano, different thymes and other stuff. I also have planted gladiolus bulbs for late summer.

My friend Natasha's daughter turned one last Tuesday. Saturday was her first birthday party. Fun for all ages. Elmo was a big hit and the kids got to sing and have their faces painted.

A few pictures from Sheila's thesis show and her opening reception. The turnout was great and the work was well received. Some thought it controversial and walked out but most stayed and listened to the interviews, watched the videos through their entire loop and interact with the crowd at the reception. Afterwards about ten of us went out for dinner. Congratulations little sister!

Riding behind my sister on the way to her Graduate Thesis show opening. She is clad in leather and rocks! I rode on the back of the Harley the day before - my first time - and although I was scared, I kind of liked it.