Work'n with Flip

Wren's been working for his friend Flip since high school. Last year he worked out with him next to Mt. Raineer. He was invited back, and this time, I got to come out and get wet and dirty alongside them. Here is the gorgeous house.

 This is the totem pole Wren fixed.

 Us during the wet, wet day.

 Happy to have some sunshine.

 My main job was the garden area. I re-soiled the heck out of this!

Wren and I ate dinner with the fellas, then stayed in our own sweet little cabin at night. It was all really great.

Easter at Rivers' Moms!

This Easter River invited Wren and I to his Easter party/evening egg hunt. It was great fun. I was part of the egg hiding, and Wren (and many others) was part of the seeking.

 Here is the loot that won Wren (which he then gave to me) a half hour massage from Joanne (River's Mom).

 What a fun and happy Easter!

Painting with KC

My first day working as a painter: April 14, 2014. And I have the pleasure of working with an awesome, fun, nice person, KC Carlson of Island Quality Paint. Here's a photo from the ferry on the way to work.

The view in which we see while we paint on Lummi.

Taping the deck.

 Inside Dirty Dan's Restaurant is KC spraying on a ladder... ladders seem so sketchy and scary... eeep!

Well I'm grateful for the job, it feels like part time work and full time adventure. Yay.

Ruby

I've know Ruby for about 10 years now, and wow, has she really been an inspiration to me. I was attending Western Washington University, and decided to take a bellydance class at the gym. It was Ruby's first teaching class (she since has been traveling the world teaching and performing). We hit it off. She has big heart, big courage, and big fun. Check out her website Big Fun Bellydance. But for now, here are a few of my favorite photos of my wonderful, talented, and hilarious friend, Ruby.

 This last one looked like she was carved out of glass! What an inspiring woman.

Moisture Festival 2014

I am proud to say, this is my 5th year performing for Moisture Festival. I kind of can't believe it! Because of this festival, I've been invited to perform for Teatro Zinzanni, and meet so many amazing people. Here is the set list from this years show. YAY!

Bill Robison

Our MC, sweet, clownie man.

The Great Kaplan

He had a bunch of awesome contraptions and a rogue bowling ball that floated away.

Jason Rogers

Awesome tap dancer.

Saffi Watson

12 year-old aerial contortionist.

Kenny Raskin

A clown of 35+ years, was the lead clown for Cirque du Soleil.

Nicolo Kehrwald

Superb hand balancer with amazing props!

Christine Lavin

Hilarious Folk singer and baton twirler! And one of Wren's favorite songwriters, she was a hoot!

Nu Klezmer Army

Awesome fun band!

Velones

Aerial duo Martha Enson of the UMO Ensemble and Cathy Sutherland of the Aerialistas and Du Caniveaux.

Freddy Kenton

Dutch born, traveled with Ringling Brothers, his wife assistant did the same. Hes shown playing a violin with the bow as the base of this high stack!

I love Moisture Festival!!!

Circus Bingo!

River had the brilliant idea to host a circus bingo. Regular bingo, plus some live-music to dance to, and circus acts to witness. It was a pretty sweet time. We dressed up.

 He had prizes for winners, and punch and pie! It was a bit rough around the edges, but I do hope he gives it another go next year.