"YOU'RE GOIN' TO LOST WAGES, LOST WAGES..."

"They got the Steely Dan T-Shirts" - actually I don't but I do have clean laundry now. We are in Vegas but we are certainly not on the strip.

Ines and I got in a nice last hike in at Bryce canyon. We went to Tower Bridge at the bottom of the canyon and walked back up. Between Queen's Garden the day before and Tower Bridge my hips this morning took a bit of time to figure out how to work properly again. Right first, then left, repeat. My body got rather stiff yesterday driving from Bryce to Las Vegas. It took about 7 hours all together with stops. I was pooped. This is not a photo of me obviously. It is of one of the funsters that came over today. He personifies how I feel.

Heidi (Ines' daughter) and Mark greeted us with beverages and enchiladas and Ines was super pleased to be once again with her granddaughter Sofia, now 2 1/2 years old. I was down for the count early. There was a time change during the day's drive from mountain to west coast time plus my contacts had adhered to my eyeballs. I was sleepy and worn but I am happy to report that this morning when I awoke I was headache free. I was still tired but headache free. YEY!

(This is Sofia breaking eggs. She cooked us breakfast.)



This house is lovely and Heidi has inherited her mom's artistic taste. Every room feels peaceful and 'good energy' even when this young family hosts Family Storytime on Fridays for a Mom's group. Throughout the house there are pieces of art including screens and wall hangings by Ines. I want to show you some of the photos I took of the carved and painted pieces. I think it is fun to see them not on a website or in a gallery or show but in a real life home. Remember Ines and I met because we were both juried into the same national art show in Easton. This is her website to see more. inessmrz.com Check it out.

Last night we were told of the Family Storytime that was scheduled for today at 10 am and how several toddler and infants would be descending onto the house. "Perfect" I thought. I like to do nice things for my hosts and this was no exception. I just happen to have Paty Payasa stored in the very back of my car's trunk. This morning I took her out to play with the kids. Now I really am exhausted. In fact, as it is quiet right now I am going to take an adult nap. I finished my laundry and my car is almost completely packed for driving to Prescott tomorrow where I will stay with some friends. It will be "farewell for now" to Ines. She is needed here at her family's place and Sofia will re-energize her too.

SOFIA AND PATY DANCING BEFORE BREAKFAST

Paty and I are signing off for now. Catch ya on the flip.
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1973 - Steely Dan and Show Biz Kids............................