ToadyJoe

My favorite dude & best friend, on vacation.

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My very favorite flower. Stumbled across a patch of these on the way to the beach last weekend, and it literally took my breath away. I paused for a few minutes to soak up the happy feeling they evoked; to feel centered; and to snap this quick little picture for remembrance.

Little Sister? I’m thinkin’ of you, babe. Hope you had a good weekend and it wasn’t too rough on ya. In fact, I’m calling you now. Big hugs, and thanks for the connection we share with this flower. I love you.

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You know, I really shouldn’t even post things like this. But hey, let’s be transparent, honest, and up-front about who/what we’re really all about around here, eh? This is what happens when you get all “griefed up” and whack the hell out of your hair for lack of any better way of emoting. Well, to give myself some credit here, there’s that PLUS the fact that I’d been awake and active for 22 of the past 24 hours, the most recent 10 of which consisted of driving and/or riding all crumpled up in a tiny truck, all through the deserts of Idaho, Nevada, and California. In the dark.

But hey, several fantastic things came about as a result of that crazy night of driving! I got to meet my darling Phaedra and the almighty Valerie, plus their families, for the very first time in person! You can read Phaedra’s perspective (and see where I stole the photo) on her blog. And really, all that goodness puts the bedhead, pale, no-makeup, exhausted stuff into perspective, doesn’t it? I thought so.

When they invent insta-transport, I’m SO going to be the first person in line to buy it. I have so many beloved friends and family scattered about that I guarantee I’d get my money’s worth out of it the first year… no matter what it cost.

Thanks again, Phaedra & Fam, Valerie & Fam, and all the critters of Phae’s Conservatory. I had a blast, and I love you all. Let’s meet up again SOON, and for a much longer (more AWAKE!) visit. **hugs**

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