summer has arrived

 I went over to the Chase Center yesterday to soak up some Valkyrie vibes and then treated myself to lunch at the good old Ramp. Most of the lunch crowd had gone by the time I got there and I almost had the place to myself. So many memories, including Husbando's memorial here 8 years ago. 

SF has turned purple

 Our women's basketball team, theValkyries, are in the playoffs. Hooray. They are such fun to watch. Here is a photo of Terri at the game Sunday night with the Go Valks banner that she quilted. So nice having talented friends. Next game, tomorrow night. 

the smart way across the Bay

 Heidi and I hopped on the ferry to Larkspur yesterday where we met Shelley who kindly drove us to lunch and then to this GREAT movie about James McNeill Whistler. So interesting to learn about this American artist who was so prolific and a bit of a showman. Ridership on our ferry systems has increased dramatically now that gas is so very expensive. 

and a touch of France

 I met John and Mary (of Ashland fame) for dinner last night at Le Central. Traffic in the city was rough, but once we were settled in we had a lovely time with great food, as usual. I'm now pre-packing for our adventure in Maryland next week ~ very exciting.

the 50/50 Show

 Thanks to Terri for planning and driving us to the Sanchez Art Gallery in Pacifica yesterday. Here we have 50 artists with 50 small works each and all created in 50 days. Amazing really. I was tempted to buy a couple of delightful pieces but managed to restrain myself. AND, sunshine!

getting stuff done

 It's still so satisfying to cross off all the mundane details on my To Do List. The Blogmaid and I leave for Maryland a week from tomorrow and I'm still recovering from Ashland and  then swimming 5000 laps (joke) up in Davis last weekend. My devoted cat Annabelle begs for lap time and what's a woman to do?

and more treasures

 

Well, obviously the middle two photos are not part of the Egyptian Pharaoh exhibit at the deYoung where I met Neti yesterday for a very fine and thorough visit yesterday. They have done a beautiful job with these ancient artifacts that have held up so beautifully for so long. A very good day.