In the Shade

Ninety-eight degrees is a lot. We on the coast simply do not have such heat. And yet. There it is, not lyin'. Inland it is much worse. And don't forget the drought. It's crazy.


Tonight was the First Friday reception for my photo exhibit, and I'm exhausted from standing for three hours and talking to folks. It was a good steady crowd, part friends, part art fans doing the downtown scene on this uncharacteristically warm evening, and part people there for the bread and cheese and olive oil tasting. I have 16 pieces that will be up for several weeks and it is a great venue.