Haiku #227 - Silver Lining

delayed then canceled

means I get one more night with 

my snuggly kitty

Haiku #226 - Memorial Day

it's a good day to
remember - and celebrate
freedom they paid for


Sometimes people complain that these solemn national holidays just turn into an excuse to skip work and barbecue... Certainly there are some people who don't even take a second to think about the reason for the holiday. At the same time, I feel that men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country would be pleased to look down and see that we're spending time with friends and family and enjoying the beginning of summer in our beautiful land. Grateful to my Grandpa and father and cousins and friends who have served, and grateful they all made it back in one piece.


Speaking of beautiful land, I'm leaving for the last leg of tour tomorrow morning! I can't believe it's nearly over - just 10 more shows. On that note, I'd better pack!

Haiku #225 - Backyard BBQ

city girls choose shoes

to wear to backyard cookout

not thinking of mud

I think about puddles in the city, but never about mud unless I'm going to the park. How great to have friends who have a backyard, to be reminded about mud! The barbecue was at Nat and Shane's new-ish place on the West side. I miss having her as a neighbor, but it was fun to be at one of their first outdoor gatherings!

Haiku #224 - Story Pirates in Central Park!

Story Pirate Tim at today's show in Central Park!

children gather 'round
to hear stories and see a
grasshopper on stilts*


*the grasshopper on stilts had nothing to do with the Story Pirates - he was just there participating as we were in the Central Park Conservancy benefit.

Haiku #223 - Times Square

it's wise to have friends
with apartments in midtown
drink on their rooftops

Haiku #222 - New York City

from business meetings
to hookah bars with burlesque
day full of action

Haiku #221 - "Cooking"

my roommate and I
"cooking" dinner together
emphasis on the " "

Seth with his dinner