Loving the Burning Man tales & pics. Glad to have so many of my friends home (although a bit more dusty than when they left). If you have info on groups, troupes, distributors, manufacturers, etc... that you were impressed with & think everyone should check out, let me know & I'll add them to www.firedanceinfo.com.
Thanks all.

Back in Sac after my visit to Humboldt. It was a great reminder of how blessed I am. Since I have always lived my life by the 'friends as family' model I feel fortunate that I have so many wonderful friends. Many familiar faces at Oysterfest (and to my surprise...sun!), dancing fun with samba ladies, finding a dead bear on the side of 101 with Rachel and nearly getting arrested for our curiosity, and meaningful conversation. Chatting it up with the girlfriend of an ex and feeling happy that I was taught to never burn bridges, since you never know what or who you'll find on the other side. I looked around and saw the people who remind me of myself when I first arrived in Humboldt. A decade later I look closely at the faces that have grown older with me...yes, they have some wrinkles too & their joints don't work quite as well as they once did & some have babies & still they're just as I remember...full of life, love & fun!
I miss you already!!

April 17th, 2008
"The idea is simple: Select a poem then carry it with you & share it with others throughout the day"

Saw this in a local mag & thought it was brilliant. It is the brainchild of a Sac bookstore owner who makes tiny palm sized poetry books.
His website is www. poems-for-all. com & it's worth checking out.

You can carry any poem. Perhaps one of your own.

Regardless, if it inspires anyone to write or read a poem I am all for it!!!

Coming up for the big Green Day Inferknow fun-raiser & wanted to make sure that I see as many of you fantabulous Humboldt honies, sweeties, sugar dumplings, fun pedlers & booty shakers as possible!!!

After 9 years living behind the redwood curtain it is at last my time to go. It has been an amazing experience & I look forward to the strange day that I am merely a visitor to Humboldt County. I've loved the trees, the beach, the people, the music, the dancing, the smiling, the laughing, the learning and the community. The fire was fun, too:)
Alas, grad school calls to me. A change of pace and a change in focus. Closer to family and closer to reaching the educational goal I've put off for so long.
Much love to you all.
I'm only a tribe message away!!
Teri