Backyard: Bunny and Roses
Liz, literally stopping to smell the roses.
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society, June 2025 Outturn
An interesting observation: I was tickled to hear the volume of the group go really loud, at the start of the evening. Usually, things get a bit more raucous around the second or third dram (as you would imagine), but tonight it got loud faster than I’m used to.
I was happy to hear the noise levels go up so fast, and also happy to realize that I had a certain expectation of cadence, for these events. I’m starting to feel like a regular.
Jackson’s Graduation Celebration, Day 1: Open House in Northville, Dinner at Tirami Sú
For dinner, we met up at Tirami Sú. A lot of great food, and some great conversations. My only regret was that we were on the other end of the table, and didn’t have much time to chat with Jackson, his girlfriend Angel, and Grace all that much.
Paige’s Graduation Celebration, Day 3: Shoe Shopping, Graduation Photos, Dinner at Taqueria del Sol, and Hanging Out in the Kitchen
Somehow… this kitchen seems to evoke shenanigans. I’m not sure when or why, but I looked up to see my wife being hoisted up into the air. I think some kind of dare was involved.
Paige’s Graduation Celebration, Day 2: House Party, and Several Rounds of “Among Us” IRL
For most of the event, I was helping pass out mocktails and moving food around. Tricia was working the grill like a pro. For most of the evening, after the adults left, Liz and Tricia and I were in the office shielding ourselves from the music and screaming and general chaos of kids having fun.
I should say: everyone at the party was impossibly polite. Every young man and woman, full to the brim with “Yes, sir” and “Yes, Ma’am” with nearly everything they said.
Paige’s Graduation Celebration, Day 1: Travel Day, Dinner at Three Blind Mice
The pathway to/from the terminals wasn’t just cold concrete. The path took me through a tremendous amount of artwork.
Digging Aftermath
A side effect from yesterday’s work outside: Liz got several bad blisters on her hands.
This, despite wearing gloves. If that gives you any indication of how much she was out there working.
Bonding and Baby Food
Liz, sitting with the bunnies… and with some baby food at the ready. Fake it till you make it.
End Table: Glue-Up and the Last Day of Class
Our last day of class had a twist: everyone split into two groups, with all of us working together to glue up everyone’s tables. A brief view of some of the early tables, while Shaun (and Gibbs) look on.
Bunny Paying Tribute to the Bunny Queen
In the evening, we were hanging out in the yard and noticed a small bunny just chillaxing. Despite Liz moving around and doing some light yard work nearby, this guy didn’t really budge.
A New Bunny, and the Hopes of a Foster Fail
Our drywallers needed to stay late today, so I ended up remaining at home while Liz took Hugo back to Red Door for another round of speed dates.
The goal was to see how things went with Kavorka, and maybe Salt. Hugo was pretty stressed out on his second meeting with them, so we were curious to see how things would go this time around.
Office Drywall: Day 4
On walking in, we were just amazed. And giggling an awful lot.
End Table: Custom Staining, Finishing, and an Unexpected Trip to Delilah’s
In class today, we applied a finish for all our pieces. Note the extra bit of stain that Liz brought with, in case we needed to do touch-ups.
I have to say: Liz was the star student tonight, as several other folks wandered over to ask about her process and what she did. Lots of interest and questions, and Liz was just in her element – talking about everything she’s learned about staining. Quite cool to watch.
Hugo’s Speed Dates: Red Door Animal Shelter
A session with Salt, which seemed to go rather well. A bit later, Toni would let us know that Salt was “a little boy crazy.”
Liz’s Early Birthday Celebration
I ended up needing to miss a woodworking class last week (and needed to go in on the weekend, to do a makeup class). Liz decided she needed the night off as well, and decided that we’d both miss… and go in together, today. Our makeup work: sanding. We were encouraged to bring headphones. I…