dead beat descendant

The temp was around 30 degrees this morning in Portland which I realize is probably warm compared to other places. The fog was freezing all over town, which made driving and walking somewhat hazardous.

spent the weekend doing a lil girl bonding, -dage, etc.
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8/31/6

Three years ago I returned to Burning Man for the fourth time.

I wasn't planning to go. But come Monday, when the gates of Burning Man were open, I heard the call so loudly. I HAD to return. It wasn't a want. It was a need. That day I looked for tickets. The next day I told my clients I was taking the week off. The day after we were on the road.

The year before had been amazing for me. I had made several big wishes, which were promptly granted.

Wish #1: To travel internationally and finally get a stamp in my passport. Four months later I rang in the New Year in Tokyo.

Wish #2: To find true, solid, strong love. Three and a half months later, my husband-to-be and I crossed paths again. This time, love ensued.

Wish…

Our New Place in New Orleans where we discovered our Roots

Hello ?

"WTF AXA ? I thought you said you'd be posting more."

Well I would have except ever since Mardi Gras 2008 life for me and TQ1 has sped up and been filled with lots of photography and other work and BIG changes. Here is one: We've been busy at and are keeping the 'Church' and in addition:

We have a New Place in New Orleans ! Yes !

Actually it is approximately130 years old. It has a double deep lot, did not flood after Katrina and it is in the St. Roch/New Marigny, in the new St. Claude Arts District area. It's very near the CANO Colton School studios, and everything else. About a five minute walk to Frenchmen Street, another three minutes to the Esplanade end of…