*Calibration

Hello my pickles and friends.

It has been a while and many bloggable events have come and

gone. Sometimes I miss out on them and sometimes it's just better to let them rest in our memories. Whatever the case, sorry for the absence and delay.

At the moment, the house is clean, the kitten is clean and the island looks like it may cleanse itself after a few muggy days of vog. Spring cleaning is over and summer may begin.

Interestingly, as much as I have mocked the idea of master photographers and the like, I was recently given the opportunity to switch from one career to the other while staying diligently in the arts. I, Yumi Virginia Vong, am now an apprentice master wedding photographer. A few months ago, I claimed the email address of masterphotographer@me.com through Apple's MobileMe accounts and sure enough, it predicted my future.

Step 1 complete. Time to initiate Step 2: complete training in a different field, learn more about people and how they respond to life and apply to Step 3.

I've got the bike. Now, ride!

Lifelines

At this point in the day, I would like to give a friendly reminder to those around me. I am so grateful for my friends, family and lovers. You pull me up and poke me into place, you give me millions of reasons to be happy and you always find the best way to make a sad Yumi smile. Today I was reminded of how quickly other people come into play when even the smallest cry for help is heard.

I will always try to be there for you guys when the time comes.

Sincerely,

Miss Yumi

"Health is the first of all liberties"—Henri Amiel

Illustration for Bitten by a Wolf, Cicada March/April 2006