2024 seemed like it was an up and down year. One thing that stands out is a memory of going to Guanajuato, Mexico to teach a class. I arrived early and I stayed at Alma del Sol that has a beautiful rooftop garden/ studio. My friend Hugo runs the place and is also a printmaker. I went down to Guanajuato early so I could witness the Holy Week in action. Hugo and I sat on the rooftop and watched the entire processional weave through the streets of Guanajuato. This was around 8 or so at night. Earlier in the day, people were out on the street eating food off of grills that included big hunks of meet and grilled corn slathered in mayonnaise and hot sauce. It was kind of like Mardi Gras. When the processional started, the grills were still on the street, people still ordering and eating, and as the processional approached, people moved the hot grills off the street and the "body" was carried through. There were trumpets blasting and drums pounding and it was a somber experience. Hugo and I continued to drink margaritas and take it all in. When the processional arrived at the cathedral, silence shrouded the city. No Drums, no trumpets, nothing. I took one last slurp of my margarita and went to bed. Seemed like the right thing to do.
My favorite moment of 2024 was when Harlow made a stop in Nashville on our summer tour in August. We got some hot chicken sandwiches, played the best set of the tour (that was also very well received), and stayed out til 4 in the morning with our new friends—all of whom were producers, songwriters, musicians, etc. in Nashville. It was one the best nights of the year.
Another highlight is learning to surf in Portugal and making friends from around the world at the hostels. 2024 was a good one! Hope for more travel, music, and friends in 2025.
One of my favorite memories of 2024 was the annual girls' cabin trip in July with my college friends. I've known these girls since the start of my freshman year of college, and it really is so special that we get to see each other every year as we get older. We go out on the boat, swim, have movie nights, and cook all of our meals together. It is truly one of my favorite weeks of the whole year. My friend, to whom the cabin belongs, also got engaged in the latter half of this year, so it warms my heart that she's asked us all to be her bridesmaids. She has said that the bachelorette party will be at the cabin as well, so I know there are more fun memories to come at the cabin!
What a joyful memory, Lisa. Looking back for me, one of the most memorable moments was my husband’s 60th birthday. We are a tight family, and have raised daughters who remind me of knights- they are adventurous travelers and fight for good. My husband didn’t want a big party, being a former race car driver, he wanted time with all of us at the premiere go cart place in Burnsville. Since a medical condition I now manage, movement affects my eyesight &makes me dizzy, but I took a turn and then spent time taking pictures of my family racing each other… Watching their skills and adventurous spirits on the track. The competition and excitement was infectious!
Hands down, getting to be close by when our little PJ (Paul) was born! We were so excited to bring Freya to hospital to meet her brother. What a wonderful moment!
The 2024 memory that makes me smile is the first time I was able to hold my new premie twin grand babies, Sloane and Teddy just a month ago. It is physically impossible, at least for me, to look at their sweet faces and not smile.
2024 seemed like it was an up and down year. One thing that stands out is a memory of going to Guanajuato, Mexico to teach a class. I arrived early and I stayed at Alma del Sol that has a beautiful rooftop garden/ studio. My friend Hugo runs the place and is also a printmaker. I went down to Guanajuato early so I could witness the Holy Week in action. Hugo and I sat on the rooftop and watched the entire processional weave through the streets of Guanajuato. This was around 8 or so at night. Earlier in the day, people were out on the street eating food off of grills that included big hunks of meet and grilled corn slathered in mayonnaise and hot sauce. It was kind of like Mardi Gras. When the processional started, the grills were still on the street, people still ordering and eating, and as the processional approached, people moved the hot grills off the street and the "body" was carried through. There were trumpets blasting and drums pounding and it was a somber experience. Hugo and I continued to drink margaritas and take it all in. When the processional arrived at the cathedral, silence shrouded the city. No Drums, no trumpets, nothing. I took one last slurp of my margarita and went to bed. Seemed like the right thing to do.
Love to you both and Ziggy!
My favorite moment of 2024 was when Harlow made a stop in Nashville on our summer tour in August. We got some hot chicken sandwiches, played the best set of the tour (that was also very well received), and stayed out til 4 in the morning with our new friends—all of whom were producers, songwriters, musicians, etc. in Nashville. It was one the best nights of the year.
Another highlight is learning to surf in Portugal and making friends from around the world at the hostels. 2024 was a good one! Hope for more travel, music, and friends in 2025.
Sweet Ziggy is so missed <3
One of my favorite memories of 2024 was the annual girls' cabin trip in July with my college friends. I've known these girls since the start of my freshman year of college, and it really is so special that we get to see each other every year as we get older. We go out on the boat, swim, have movie nights, and cook all of our meals together. It is truly one of my favorite weeks of the whole year. My friend, to whom the cabin belongs, also got engaged in the latter half of this year, so it warms my heart that she's asked us all to be her bridesmaids. She has said that the bachelorette party will be at the cabin as well, so I know there are more fun memories to come at the cabin!
What a joyful memory, Lisa. Looking back for me, one of the most memorable moments was my husband’s 60th birthday. We are a tight family, and have raised daughters who remind me of knights- they are adventurous travelers and fight for good. My husband didn’t want a big party, being a former race car driver, he wanted time with all of us at the premiere go cart place in Burnsville. Since a medical condition I now manage, movement affects my eyesight &makes me dizzy, but I took a turn and then spent time taking pictures of my family racing each other… Watching their skills and adventurous spirits on the track. The competition and excitement was infectious!
Love the pictures of Ziggy. RIP sweet boy.
Hands down, getting to be close by when our little PJ (Paul) was born! We were so excited to bring Freya to hospital to meet her brother. What a wonderful moment!
RIP Sweet Ziggy.
The 2024 memory that makes me smile is the first time I was able to hold my new premie twin grand babies, Sloane and Teddy just a month ago. It is physically impossible, at least for me, to look at their sweet faces and not smile.