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pictured is another effort at a woodcut from the weekend and a delicious slug. I know it's delicious because I touched it to all the animals' lips. They found it salty, and therefore not entirely unpleasant.

shug

Our friend Sugar came out from NC this past couple days. He is about to jump ship from the lunacy that is KK. Krispy Kreme has thrown in the towel as they say, and sold off the coffee roasting facility. It was a long time coming. Bravo to those who polished the brass for so long after the ship was sinking. One can learn from futile enterprise. Just don't stay too long.

Anyhow, we went to a fine rock and roll show in Lawrence, KS on Thursday night. We took in a soccer game last night and did the KC eating and walking thing a little bit. Sugar got to meet Winston and saw Sarah in her shining glory of ensuing motherhood. He has a beautiful son of perhaps 5 months now. Best to him in his future exploits on the Atlantic coast.

Hi Sharon

Welcome to our blog.

last days before the first days part 1

What do we do? Hang with each other and dog and cats. We speak to people and hear of birth stories that end with "everyone's different. good luck". We will soon be those people with those lines. However, until then, we try to steer the conversation to such things as the gaseousness of Winston(he helps by offering 'for instances'), the huge flocks of birds chirping day and night in the tree tops that are given to silence then frantic flight and other such things such as houses for sale in NC for a good price.

I got my bike back from 5 months in the shop. I have begun the breezy 2 mile commute to work. It's a good thing. My goal is to commute full time here soon when travel is not needed during the day. I think it can be done. We'll see. As I was leaving for work after lunch, I was helmeting up and I looked down to see Winston peeing on my front tire. Little punk he is. I guess it's Winston's bike now.

Sarah is now 2 cm dilated and the baby has dropped. So, we are as ready as can be for the work to begin. Aunt Kizze and Uncle Nigel will be here next weekend, so we think that may be a fine time to begin. Why not?

Here's a few photos of how we spend our time.

a fine day

We took Winston to a park near the art museum for his first frisbee session. I think there is no hope for him actually catching the frisbee, due to his reasonable underbite. He does run like a cheetah and return like a boomerang though. He made about 20 runs before he collapsed for a water break. He then made six more runs before he worked up a poop. Then he was done. Thorough enough for you, fine readers? I thought so.

finally finished

This is a portrait of a friend's home I have been working on. I have learned a bit about drafting through this process. I have realized, without the proper tools and training, one can have a bit of a struggle with accuracy and scale. Again, a good time. Anyone want their house drawn?

first job

This here's the first print I have been semi commisioned to do. That is, I am assuming it's pro bono, cause it's for a charity event. It's a good time.

Wednesday

Greetings all, I am fresh or not so, back to KC from MN. I went to a coffee workshop to make the Parisi Coffee face more known by serving in the little freaky coffee community.

With that, I hung out with Kent & Lee and some extendofamily in a going away party for Grandpa Paul. The location of the party was a flashback of sorts. Paul's landlord threw the party in his garage; complete with 50 or so neon beer signs. Good and weird times in Hastings, MN.

Sarah hung with her belly, the cats and the dog. Owen, our fluffy cat, is the alpha creature of the house. Since he's a cat, he trumps the pack mentality including Sarah and I. Anyway, Winston gets beat up regularly due to his advances towards Owen. He freaks out when he sees him. So, upon seeing him Winston ran upstairs. When Sarah found him after he did not respond to her call, he was standing on our bed where Owen was. He looked Sarah in the eye, and promptly peed on the bed. I have to give Sarah credit with her patience. Winston would have probably flown down the stairs, had I found him. Or perhaps he would have learned what drywall tastes like. I am uncertain. However, I told him today, "recess is over. School's in session..." We have tried to give him some room to enjoy being a part of the family. He can't handle the freedom. It's time. Peeing on beds? Daddy no likey.

Congratulations to Joodi on a successful and swift delivery of her ten pounder!

Final update: Sarah is one centimeter dialated and 80% effaced! Homan!!! Let's do this thing.

some niceness

Here's some cool artwork. I am glad someone's out there working.

early work

I am getting into woodcuts here in KC. It's a medium that fits my style as it is already. I can then transfer ideas to a limited number of cards etc. Pretty exciting. I feel a strong connection to this. This might be my medium, yahoo.

Pictured is an early attempt.

who's hungry?

On occasion, we attempt to channel some of Winston's energy into things other than chasing a cat at top speed or burrowing into his denim couch for what we do not know.

We turn to animal parts. He loves the smoked flavor of an esophagus of unknown origin. What lasts longer is the cow snout. It is fiberous and stringy. Those qualities are not so bad until he gets his molars into it, which creates a suckling sound. Perhaps it's the look of bliss in his eyes that makes us uncomfortable.

Why can't we just let the dog be happy?

Fine. Eat your snout.

alright, it's official.

35 weeks and counting...

built in seat

Here's Winston enjoying one of the many benefits of Sarah's pregnancy. He has modified the cup/plate holder by using it as a butt prop. That is a risky position for Sarah to be in, for Winston is an extremely flatulent creature.

last pre-family photo

Not too much longer now, little K will be here. Sarah and I thought we would take a snap shot of us sans external baby. The way we were then before the way we shall be, we are hoping for some continuity and continuous improvement.