...midwestern town through the haze. Customs a massive expanse, and I'm digging into my pants...

( My folks continue to find books and other treasures as they unpack the garage. )

( And at Coral Cafe last week, Ann had gone back home, Selina hadn't reappeared after her walkabout, but there was a rare appearance by darcee! )

Here's one of the shots she grabbed that night, on my camera. Patrick is looking very grown-up -- the beard stubble makes him look almost grizzled.

So that was Thursday. ( On Friday, Lynn had a dinner party to go to -- it was a going-away party for one of her cow-orkers, Patricia (right), who started the YLPL Teen program. )