This is that boy I've been talkin' about... he's a good one, that Vincent. We're going to Portland this weekend to hang out with his sister. I'm sure it will be a lovely change of pace.

Sorry no video of Melvin and I, she was feelin' shy about her first performance. She did a great job though, and now she can't hide her voice! I'm glad that other church folks will try and get her to open mics too. If you're really excited about it all, my friend Chris is making cds of the open mic as well as my (and other folks') sermon about Caring for the Dying. I'd be glad to share them with anyone interested.

love to y'all!

grateful list:

-music, friends of all sort who sing with me

-accupuncture

-really good sleep

-the great community of friends that has sprung up here in Seattle... it feeds me

-hearing from old friends

-clean water

-the arboretum

-blooming tulip poplars

-cartoons... this morning one had a woman standing in front of an informational kiosk. The only information there were the words "You are here". I loved it.

-learning