Last Saturday we trekked over to Sebastopol for an amazing Summer Solstice block party. This photo shows our friend Peggy dancing with her Black Diamond troupe. They did two sets and there were at least three bands, including Free Peoples who began just at dark.
I was feeling pretty tired and hungry, but ended up dancing my ass off (which isn't hard to do, actually--I don't have much of an ass).
The party was a semi-catered potluck. with several tables set up. Usually when a platter or bowl or tray of food got plunked down it would be GONE within ten minutes. Less than 5 minutes if it was a dessert.
A lot of the families who live on this block have kids and our Tumbleweed group brings along a bunch more. Basically gangs of kids everywhere.
There was a jumpy house back behind the stage and all the boys (and maybe a girl or two) took turns hurtling down the hill on skateboards, tiny kiddie bikes and scooters. Amazingly no one seemed to be killed or even injured!
Just before Free Peoples got the dancing going, one of the families put on an outdoor movie for the kids--The Neverending Story (which did in fact end).
What a great way to start Summer off. I feel so lucky to be a part of this scene.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
The High Street Collective
Monday, June 22, 2009
Work Work Work
Just about two weeks from right now we'll be rolling into Eugene in our absurdly over packed van. But today I'm still making stuff to sell, including about 200 glass button magnets, featuring Krista's art and various iconic folks like Eleanor Roosevelt, Che Guevara, Krisna, Ekhart Tolle and MLK Jr.
We've got so much stuff to sell these days that it's a bit crazy: cards, card sets, prints, photo prints, stickers, magnets, sarongs, painted handbags and of course all the original paintings.
Not to mention all the kid's stuff they're selling. Thank god for our huge Ford van and that gas is almost two dollars cheaper a gallon than last year.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Submiting to Art
Last Saturday was Zephyr's 6th bday party. India surprised everyone by hauling out her face painting gear and setting up shop. She did a brisk business with fairies, flowers and little airplanes.
There are more photos over on my flickr site.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
White Rabbit
Friday, June 05, 2009
The "After" Shot
Last night India and I met Jerry and Joyce at the San Francisco Airport, the last stop on their Big Adventure. What a fantastic time they had! You can read all about it here.
