One of the good things about getting angry with Mike is that it motivates me to make changes that are long overdue, like clean out dresser drawers, or closets, or kitchen cabinets. Since I've done more of that this week than I've done in a long while, I'd say I had a lot of anger (and a lot of miscellaneous useless junk, as most packrats do). I feel much better since I worked a large portion of it off. When we had lunch together at Fire Mountain today, I felt free of most of the worthless stuff I've accumulated, and perfectly at peace with him. I'm ready for the Pipster's return.

We're meeting Billy and Mamie at McAllister's again at 11:30 for lunch and the exchange. I hope he's as happy to come back with me as he was to go with Mamie. Not sure if we take him back Mon. or Tues. but I'm sure Benji or Karen will let me know. Benji is posting some fantastic photos on his Flickr site. I watched a slideshow of the Puerto Vallarta set and enjoyed a mini-vacation of my own.

Thanks to Sarah, I have 3 new pictures of Nathaniel. This shot of the choirboy is my favorite. I hope he enjoys singing in his Novice Choir. Seems I remember his mother Laura in a children's choir, too, don't I? New Yorkers love the sound of singing children as much as Mississippians do, I'm sure; one of those simple pleasures with universal appeal. Check out Sarah's account of their encounter with the "Master of War." If you don't want this picture posted, Sarah, please let me know ASAP, so I can remove it.