Another game of catch-up

I think I need to just accept the fact that I'll post (nearly) once a month, and be surprised if I can make it more frequent. 

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Even sitting down to write this post, I've become fascinated with a hidden treasure of music video lore...and potentially the end for the MTV we knew and loved as kids...Yes, that really is Eddie Murphy

I guess that's like opening with a joke. A sad, sad joke. 

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I began June in England catching up with Rachael

Who's immersed in a PHd program in Bath and trying to find a way to stay in the country. After a weekend of seeing the sights (Bath is a beautiful English town with a rich history), and the local pubs, I can see the appeal. 

Then it was onto London for Enrique's Bachelor party. The highlight, besides getting Enrique to wear the stylish Pirate hat I bought for the occasion, was the Absolute Ice Bar in Picadilly Circus.

One of a few in the world it was a crazy place where they give you a fur-lined poncho to wear while you sip on cocktails in ice glasses, sit on ice stools (with a fur-mat buffer) and ice chairs. Crazy...it makes me want to visit the Ice Hotel even more now... trip to Scandanavia anyone?

Finally, the end of my trip was Enrique and Rosa's wedding itself held at a beautiful French Manor in Oxford.


The ceremony was small and intimate, with the violin and viola player who provided the music for the ceremony staying around long enough afterwards to cover a few specific requests, like Bon Jovi's "living on a prayer." 

And the food, man... definitely a Foody's wet dream. With a restaurant that was awarded 2 Michelin Stars... it may well have been the best meal I will ever eat... at least until I win the lottery and can afford to pay for one myself.

And since I returned a few weeks ago from all this excitement?....

Well, there was a big Solstice Parade in Fremont

And a 4th of July celebrations at Gasworks Park. 

The bad news is that I found out that I didn't get the full-time gig I was counting on.

So, for now I'm still plugging away slinging coffee at the good 'ol Bulldog News.

It's a living. Kind of.

Anyway, I think that's all the catching up for now. Be sure to check out my photo site: www.flickr.com/photos/mypoetryaddict For more pics of these events.