My solo birthday trip to ring in 35.

Went to see Cat Power at the Palladium on my bday...that's Mrs. Cat Power, Chan Marshall in the corner taking pictures of the opening band (The Goat, or something). She stood there for ages taking loads of pix of this mediocre band...the lead singer was shirtless and reminded me of Henry Rollins. Anyone who knows me knows this is not a compliment but to each their own, I suppose.

A reflection of Cat Power on the wall as I was leaving (early).

Driving down Wilshire in Beverly Hills after my facial and brow waxing...pretentious? Possibly. Fun? Yes. Eyebrows? Fab. Traffic ain't so bad when you are in a drop top and have no place to be.

Pacific Coast Highway, about to leave Malibu behind me on the way to SFO. Ride wit no ceiling got me feeling billion (as Slim Thug would say).

My corner in SFO...this is where I will always stay. Either at the Triton or the Worldmark. Best location evah!

pathetic attempt at a self portrait at the Biltmore but the princess bed is visible! Great trip, much needed solitude, and now it's wonderful to be home in the rain with the dudes. Thanks to everyone for the sweet bday wishes! xojane

Early November

So nice to get back on the trail after being away...I think i like the rainy season more than the sun, at least for now. We were on the east coast last week, right before the big storm they call Sandy got real. I really hope things are getting back to normal...stay safe and...move to higher ground, maybe? The world is getting crazy! The garden is dying down but the dahlias and a few others are still holding on. Rain is setting in now though, so it won't be long before it all needs to be chopped down *sigh*. The favas are already starting to shoot up in the veggie garden and I promised myself i'd finally plant the garlic this weekend. i'm typing it now so that I will be forever shamed if i don't.