![[2025-06_Random_4702.jpeg]] Kicked off the month still visiting my family in Washington. Went out to my old theatrical stomping grounds in Issaquah to see an **amazing** production of **The Color Purple**, which as of this writing has just transferred up to Village Theatre in Everett. ![[2025-06_Random_4703.jpeg]] It was a nice theater date with Mom! ![[2025-06_Random_4705.jpeg]] I made a Focaccia, but Lori came through with dessert - an awesome Strawberry Shortcake. ![[2025-06_Random_4706.jpeg]] Stopped out in West Seattle to visit the Kellers and a whole crew of friends and got this cute card from Greg & Tim... ![[2025-06_Random_4708.jpeg]] ...and this one from my birthday-twin Darlene. ![[2025-06_Random_4711.jpeg]] After a little breakfast at **13 Coins**, I said goodbye to Mom & Dad and walked my roller bag over to Sea-Tac Airport to head to Kansas City, KS for a work trip. ![[2025-06_Random_4713.jpeg]] It's always helpful to take a photo of your rental car... so you remember what your rental car looks like. ![[2025-06_Random_4714.jpeg]] This photo could be a photo of any Aloft hotel in the universe. ![[2025-06_Random_4717.jpeg]] Oh hello there, Tornado Warning! Baby's first "shelter in a stairwell." ![[2025-06_Random_4721.jpeg]] Checked out a local coffee shop on my way into the client - tasty! ![[2025-06_Random_4722.jpeg]] This happy guy is about to fly to Seattle so he can fly to Palm Springs. ![[2025-06_Random_4724.jpeg]] Hello, gorgeous-out-the-window! ![[2025-06_Random_4725.jpeg]] Oooh, even prettier up close! ![[2025-06_Random_4727.jpg]] It's June -- Happy Pride Month! ![[2025-06_Random_4730-ext.jpeg]] Got a photo from my parents of our little **Ella Mai** out in the "cat hotel" on their back deck. She wasn't really a fan of it when their other cat Bo would share it with her -- it's still not really her favorite activity. ![[2025-06_Random_4730.jpeg]] Our buddy Jared was in town (I'm AWFUL at getting photos with people -- I'm going to work on that in July) and we stopped for breakfast in Palm Springs. ![[2025-06_Random_4734.jpeg]] Had to make a stop while shopping at Tonga Hut for a cold beverage. ![[2025-06_Random_4736.jpeg]] They had prints up in the restroom with cocktail recipes -- this was the one I drank! ![[2025-06_Random_4737.jpeg]] I forgot to send this to **Jesse**, whose parents are named Brenda & Pete. ![[2025-06_Random_4744.jpeg]] Flowers from Seattle -- our wonderful, wonderful housekeeper up there wanted to send us a little token. She's healing up nicely from shoulder surgery -- we should be the ones sending flowers! Very sweet. ![[2025-06_Random_4747.jpeg]] Time to finish unpacking -- the office furniture has arrived! ![[2025-06_Random_4769.jpeg]] Taking a dip on a hot summer day! ![[2025-06_Random_4782-ext.jpeg]] Doug brought a bracelet back from a client trip, the glaze on these ceramic beads almost look like the greek "all seeing eye." ![[2025-06_Random_4783.jpeg]] The hummingbird feeder **Deb and Cheryl** got us is very popular with our feathered neighbors. They are taking sips constantly throughout the day. ![[2025-06_Random_4784-ext.JPG]] Some sadness this month too, though -- as my **Uncle Gary** passed away. He's here on the lower-left next to **Mom**, with **Uncle Alan** and **Aunt Cathy** behind them. ![[2025-06_Random_4785-ext.jpeg]] But my father's day present for **Dad** was a hit... who doesn't love meats and cheeses? And they carved "#1 Dad" out of cheese? Come on... deliciously awesome. ![[2025-06_Random_4815.jpeg]] The powder room by our living room hosts a bunch of art in different styles based off our wedding portrait and outfits! Doug broke the seal with the framed print showing us in a super gothic form. He got me the larger brick-based figures which we constructed together, and I bought him the custom Lego mini-figs. ![[2025-06_Random_4816.jpeg]] We have a print in the style of **Rick & Morty**, as well as bobbleheads! ![[2025-06_Random_4817.jpeg]] And Lori got us a print inspired by **The Simpsons** ![[2025-06_Random_4887.jpeg]] A little cherry limeade on the way home from taking some garbage to the dump. Was even better when I added a bit of vodka at home. ![[2025-06_Random_4888.jpeg]] Caught the cabaret show of **Jai Rodriguez** with **Stegar** out at **The Roost** ![[2025-06_Random_4889.jpeg]] He's got a great voice, was telling lots of fun stories, and made for an entertaining night! ![[2025-06_Random_4893.jpeg]] ![[2025-06_Random_4896.jpeg]] ![[2025-06_Random_4899.jpeg]] Arranged the furniture and finally unpacked the office boxes! It officially feels like somewhere I can work now. ![[2025-06_Random_4900.jpeg]] ![[2025-06_Random_4903.jpeg]] **Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce** held their first ever **AI & Creativity Expo** with a full day of programming on multiple tracks for business owners and residents in the Palm Springs area to attend and learn about AI. ![[2025-06_Random_4904.jpeg]] Doug was a little jealous they had the new electric VW bus on display. ![[2025-06_Random_4905.jpeg]] Emmy-nominated host of "Life with Machines" **Baratunde Thurston** and director of The Lion King **Rob Minkoff** were keynote speakers. I'm gonna start listening to Baratunde's podcasts. ![[2025-06_Random_4907.jpeg]] Had a fun and interesting time, met a few locals -- I just wish there was a stronger track for "I work in technology/AI" people besides presenting. Perhaps next year! It was important I showed up and said with my presence that events like these are what I want to see as a new resident. ![[2025-06_Random_4929.jpeg]] Finally starting my Moma **Starry Night** lego set. First day's progress! ![[2025-06_Random_4931.jpeg]] Second day's progress!