Radio and TV Dinner with Yo-Bama

Carr and Tony invited Em and myself down to DC to the Radio and Television Correspondent's dinner. It was great fun to see the faces including this one, although he kept his distance.

The China Club

I had a quick trip to Hong Kong for work and had just enough time to do two cool things. I had a tux made and had a great dinner with friends and colleagues at the China Club. There really is no place like it on earth. It has the musty feel of a Casablanca, and the old school charm that makes you feel like you just stepped onto the British port in 1920 gearing up to take China by storm. This is my favorite phone photo of the head chef exhibiting his prowess making noodles for the crowd.

Fondue Dreams

Fondue with the team in Geneva. I can still taste it.

Em, where does the Brooklyn Bridge go to?

Ok, not one of my brighter moments. We all have talents. A sense of direction would not make my list. Fun weekend with Em, Sally, Brandi and Katherine in NY.

The Ranalla's Tie the Knot

Emily and I were in southern California this weekend for KP and Erik Ranalla's wedding. It was a grand event and a great chance to catch up with friends and family. I took this picture that I will eventually paint. I just love it. It is Erik's sister's three children, but with the same dresses, they look like the same girl in three progressive phases of growing up and leaving for the big world.

There is no place like Mamma's

I had the rare chance to see my very close and dear friend Mark Von Treskow this weekend in San Fransisco. He is always quite hospitable and this trip was no exception. On Sunday, we had what I have to consider the single most amazing breakfast of all time at a little diner called Mamma's. Eggs Benedict with avocado and shrimp and a fried Monte Cristo sandwich. Try either and you will understand what eternity feels like this side of heaven.

The Brunnock Wedding

What an amazing memory we had with Andy and Clodagh at their wedding. They are a rockin' couple. I had no idea I could drink that many Guinness and that it was so good for you! Before the wedding, we rode our bikes around the Dingle Peninsula and checked out the cliffs of Moore.

Pete and Janel

Em and I had a great time celebrating the marriage of Pete and Janel. We love them dearly and know they are going to have an awesome life together. This is me and my coconut dream drink that kept me happy all week!