Blue Moon, the summer drink.

That and a nice New Castle... Yum.

The art show went okay. Thanks to those who made an effort to get out to it and supported your local artist and musican. :) I'm sure there will be more joint shows so keep checking back for them!

As it is MPR's time of recruitment I've come to reflect the 'duties' of becoming an adult and what I think is important to me.

#1. Family. Cultivating a mixed family has been a challenge on both ends, but it is coming together beautifully.

#2. Supporting Friends in their dreams. I love supporting my friends (and my... wow... I almost said husband! soon enough, soon enough... Boyfriend) in their ventures.

#3. Experiencing life and finding the really, really good parts, people, food, etc. and embracing them. I couldn't think of a better place than sitting around at the lake playing music, eating, laughing and enjoying one another's company. That is where the true pearls of life are found.

#4. Supporting local music. That means, yes, I am a member of MPR. (and I got a t-shirt and a summer pack on the way... hey! gifts help). The current is awesome. I've listened to it from day one. Thanks to Joe to introduced me to it.

#5. The creation of nature. There is just something about summer that makes me want to not be indoors at all. I've aquired herbs and have a pretty good herb garden going. I believe I have at least 5 different kinds of basil. Yum! Fresh basil on Pizza is AWESOME!!!

I wanted to update you all on a couple of things before I disappear for another few weeks... ;)

My surgery was successful. I no longer have any part of the HPV virus in my body! Praise God! I'm now working at FastSigns in Invergrove Heights. It's a store that I've worked at before and was welcomed back with open and excited arms. I'm also getting better pay and more apprieciation for the work that I do. It's a huge difference from where I was at in Bloomington.

With that, I hope that you all are enjoying your summer!

I know I am.