The wind was a problem. It wasn’t big and gusty, just a persistent blowing that blew that screen right over. They tried to raise it a few times and then called for backup in the form of stakes.
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Postcard from WDC
Another good card, also not from Postcrossing, but from one half of Pike Schemes. I love Summer Sara.
Postcard from Lee’s birthplace
Look what arrived in the mail today. Not from Postcrossing, I’ve been slacking on that and thus my mailbox hasn’t been festooned with postcards from around the world. But from one half of Pike Schemes! And the best part is that I’ve already read the blog post. Thanks Sara!
Laurie Notaro
Kelly and I wandered down to Powell’s for our third Laurie Notaro reading. She was funny as ever, in her hilariously charming over-sharing way. If you are looking for a bit of a pick-me-up any of her books of essays will do.
ps. The gallery installation behind her was incredible. A whole heap of author portraits done by two artists. I especially loved the style of Allison Bruns (the top one pictured here). She was great at capturing expression.
More pictures of the exhibit.
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The most exciting piece of mail I’ve ever gotten.
Great Scott! Look what came in the mail!
What’s this large package underneath?
Once I saw it was addressed to Patricia Clark, I knew who it was from. Then it was only a matter of unwrapping to find:
(Cue sound of angels singing.)
A cake carrier.
And not just any cake carrier, but a Tupperware carrier in perfect condition in the always-winning shade of Harvest Gold! I can transport my cakes in comfort and style all thanks to Sara and Shawn at Pike Schemes. You guys are awesome. Thank you so much.
Birthday Card
Good Wishes to Kristen
Catherine Creek
Waiting for the Starlight Parade
I don’t mind being the one to go down to the parade hours before it begins to hold a space for everyone else. I have my book and a comfortable chair and a good amount of people watching. It is a fun way for me to spend my time.
Why are there no pictures of the actual parade? Because right before it began, my camera battery died.