On domesticity...

It's late & I'm finishing up ironing. That's right, ironing. J made food for the week while I took care of the laundry, after he worked on the yard; the spinach, potatoes, asparagus, artichokes & various herbs from last season. He's got loads to plant & I'm ready to help, now that things are beginning to roll.

I'm heading in early tomorrow, my electronic building key is ready & so I have access to everything I need to get the job done. Last week was a primer, now I'm in for a proper work week. I'm looking forward to it - have asked J to consider a trip to the peninsula to clear our heads as soon as we clear out of work this Friday.

The last few days have been busy, though J tried as much as he could to stay home. Saturday was all about cats & birthdays - the Average Joe Cat Show happened & Paloma enjoyed it, mostly - & Michael had a beautiful birthday, croquette & bbq and friends, friends, friends. Sunday was all about May Day. A close friend recently got engaged & hanging out with her & our crew was like drinking champagne; dizzying and joyous.

This last week was terrific. The highlight, beyond work, was going to Mt. Vernon to see a show by a good friend's mom. She is a terrific artist & it was great to see her work again. Another friend, Eero, had an opening this Friday & even though I wasn't there, it was so good to find out how it went & see the photos.

Here are a few pictures:


garden work May Day


Happy B-day Michael


3 weeks old

Back to work

Had a great day today & a great week overall. Next week I begin a full time job after quite a while focusing on health & working part time. I've tried to get the house together so it's easy to maintain & spent time in the studio and had the last few Jr. Mom moments.

I'm excited to get back into a groove. I have been daydreaming about what working can bring to the table in terms of resources. This year, especially, I've noticed opportunities I've had to pass up - just came across a photo workshop in Oaxaca with Mary-Ellen Mark this summer, as a for instance. It's been at least a year since we've travelled apart from much needed visits home. I miss working trips. I'm daydreaming now & that'll do. At least I can still track friends' trips in the meantime.

Can't tell what the weather will be like this weekend, but I do know that gardening is on the list of todo's. I will do a reading or two & again, weather permitting, we'll have a beach fire. Good weekend, everyone!