Mishmash

 These pictures have nothing in common except I want to share them.

Gail got wild with my birthday cake this year.  Three layers of chocolate, peanut butter- cream cheese frosting, and glazed with more chocolate.  Dialysis starts in a few days.

 In addition to my birthday, several siblings, nieces and nephews and in-laws have retired/had a birthday/gotten their first Social Security check/had an anniversary, so Jim threw a party.  This is all of the family, excluding cousins, who came.

On our way to Jim's Social Security party, where we saw lots of siblings, nieces/nephews and cousins, we stopped in Naples to explore Hi-Tor Wildlife Management Area and Grimes Glen Park.  Cool spots that we plan to get back to when we're prepared to walk up the streams and see more of the many waterfalls at both places.

Susan and Brian sent their regards from a cherry blossom festival somewhere in NJ.

Dakhabrakh made a return to the area.  They've played GrassRoots a couple times, this was for a sold-out show at the State Theater.  They're from Ukraine and put on a powerful show while helping the cause to maintain their country's sovereignty. 

 Also at the State, and equally as stunning in performance, appearance and vibe, was Valerie June.  I'm thinking of going with her hairstyle, it would make people smile.