Performance Network awards at The Earle Monday, Jun 29 2009 

Tom and I went to the members’ choice awards ceremony at The Earle in Ann Arbor last night.  As always, The Earle provided a beautiful selection of tasty items.   It was good to see David and Wa and to meet Lynch Travis, who won best actor award from the members.  A very nice evening.

Lynch Travis, David, Wa at The Erle web

Tom at The Earle 6-18-09 web

Barb at The Earle 6-18-09 web

I’ve uploaded more photos on Flickr.

An evening with a young Buddhist monk Saturday, Jun 27 2009 

Lorraine and Bill invited Tom and me over to meet Thanh, former roommate of their son Rob at Western Michigan University.  Thanh is visiting in the States this year with the intention of perfecting his English.  Over delicious, home-made shortcake and fresh Michigan strawberries, we enjoyed learning more about Thanh and his life.

Barb, Lorraine, Thanh, Bill 6-26-09 web

Tom, Lorraine, Thanh, Bill cropped web

Thanh, Bill cropped web

Lorraine, Thanh cropped web

Tom and me at reception in May Friday, Jun 26 2009 

Lorraine just gave me copies of photos she took at the reception she, Pat, and Chris prepared for Tom and me after our marriage.Barb, Tom 3 web

I like this one, too; we were unaware she was snapping a photo.

Tom, Barb 5-17-09 web

My 66th birthday celebration Wednesday, Jun 24 2009 

 

English Inn 6-23-09 full

Tom arranged this whole surprise for me!  We had a wonderful time.  More photos on my Flickr site.

Tom, Barb breakfast 6-24-09 full

Tom and me at breakfast.

Graduate open houses Monday, Jun 8 2009 

Paul Bickel and Kelsey Hall web

Kelsey was one of my language arts students way back in 7th grade.  She is graduating with honors and headed for Grand Valley; I attended her open house and took this picture of her with her band director, another friend of mine.

.Meggan, Mindy, and mom

Meggan is another former student of mine; she took my poetry class while a student in 7th grade.  She is graduating with honors and will continue to run for Michigan State.  Many students forget about their middle school teachers, so the few who remember and invite me to their open houses are prized!

Backyard Saturday, Jun 6 2009 

 bellflowers and clematis web

Bellflowers and clematis.

 Bronx, new fence, new swing web

New porch swing, new fence, Bronxie.

new fence web

New fencing.

other side of fence web

Outside the new fence—small, jampacked garden.

                            over new gate web

Over new gate looking at newly split and transplanted hostas behind grasses along porch edge.

Pansies web

Bright yellow pansies.