These are the irises by the guesthouse porch.
This is the dog.
Did We Mention the Irises?
June 4, 2026
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Irises Galore
June 4, 2026
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There are probably 400 irises now spread all over the property. Here are a few, including some water irises.
The yin/yang circle batch.
The Water Irises from Donnie and Geri, in the creek and thriving
Second Iris
April 27, 2026
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Yellow is number 2.
And then an explosion that is still underway 10 days later. We have hundreds of irises now.
Bluebells Bloom 2026
April 5, 2026
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First sign. March 8.
Three days later. March 11 buds.
Very first lonesome bluebell March 11.
March 14 more coming in.
And the first swamp marigold of the year. March 14.
March 24. Starting to go.
Looking hearty 3.25
Star of Bethlehem 3.25
Yellow starting to pop 3.25
The bloom is spreading 3.25
3.29 getting into full swing
Sharing with romey 3.29
3.31 Tiptoe through the bluebells.
3.31 coming in strong but not the peak
3.31
Moonshine loves to walk 3.31
And some yellow 3.31
April 1st. Maybeline is not fooled.
The beginning of the peak 4.1
4.3 walking and talking
4.3 The peak
4.3 anomaly
fin
On the Boat in Amsterdam
March 2, 2026
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Romey and I hired a boat for a canal tour. We also hired a bottle of champagne. The boat ride was excellent.
We started from the pier at the Okura just after dark.
The boat itself was built of teak and glass in 1903.
The lights are a sight to see.
Seven bridges
Art at Gallery 33 – the Georgian (LA): Danny Minnick
February 7, 2026
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Too many people and not enough art. Paparazzi. People having fun. Buzz.
And all this downstairs from my room at the Georgian.
Maybe you want to buy one of these $50,000 things?
Giants in RVA at the VMFA
February 7, 2026
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A visit to the Giants exhibition in Richmond was well worth the trip, even if it was cold as all getout.
Here’s what we saw. Eli came along. Romey did the tour. Betty followed her nose.
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Hard to describe how stunning these pieces are. Photos don’t work.
FUCK ICE
Better not bring it to Virginia
Meanwhile in the hall
Getting on up
The artist
Thanks to Betty for hosting yet another stellar visit to civilization.
And thanks to Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys for sharing.
Walking around in Lorsch
January 16, 2026
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