fun time with Harrison and Z-bo

Hi everyone

I just wrote all of this out and it disappeared somewhere-what do I do when that
happens?

We had a great week with Harrison and Z-bo. Elizabeth and I went to the zoo
and saw a gorilla family sitting down. the only thing separating us from them
was a sheet of glass. Elizabeth pointed out to me that he or she was holding
a tiny baby. the little face was looking at us although it was asleep. I have never
seen anything like it. the kid next to us, said"it looks just like my brother". Of
course, it does.

Chris, Dave wants help getting on the blog. would you mind sending him
directions again. thanks.

Sonya, I heard from the kids that Dave and group are now heading for the lake,
the last week of June, not the 15th.I would check with him.

I need info re plans for Molly's Memory Lines. Doug and I are flying in
-it is over the weekend of the 12th and 13th. Zach's birthday is the 11th and
Z-bo's is the 12th. I am going to start looking for a house to rent so please
let me knkow who is interested.

As far as politics-Rudy guilliani has just announced that if he should win his 3rd
wife would be sitting in at cabinet meetings as an advisor. this is really
reassuring. doug and I like John Edwards but he won't make it-it is all about
who can raise the most money. obscene.

Lo wrote and said they had a great dinner with you last night, cree. Was Jack
ross there?

signing off
Love to all
Debmom

Dogs and Cats

Excerpts from a Dog's Daily Diary:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing !
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing !
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing !
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing !
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing !
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!



Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary:
Day 683 of my captivity:
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling
objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat while the other inmates and
I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for
the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to
keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In
an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the floor.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at
their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it
clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. The
audacity!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight.
I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.
However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my
confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what
this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate
one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must
try this again tomorrow - but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and
snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released
-
and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded!
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating
with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move.
My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell,
so he is safe .... for now.

From HQ --- in culver city

Hello everyone. (This is Harrison - from L.A.)

Just got back from the Sony Film Studios in L.A. and it was awesome. (deb's favorite word.)

Saw all the studios where they made just about every movie that's ever been made. I got to watch as they filmed a tugboat sinking in a massive water tank with rain machines and about 100 people filming and doing lighting etc... Then as we were leaving the studios the main bunch of the tour got separated from us and me and this old guy accidentally walked onto a movie set where they let us watch Sydney Pollack and Robert DeNiro work their magic for about half an hour

All in all - awesome.

Tidbits

I just heard from sonya that joe has enrolled in circus camp in SF at the end of july. He's going to the Circus Center , it's a real circus training camp! His big show is July 27th....I can't wait.

Also just finished an outstanding book called the Law of Dreams by Behrens. It's just out so you should go to the library or put it on your list to read when it comes out in paperback. It's about a young man, Fergus, during the potato famine in Ireland and making his way to Canada. The story has been told so many times....but the writing is fantastic, places where I had to read it aloud the rhythm was so beautiful. And without a lot of psychobabble, it tells the internal emotional story of being the only survivor of a family, of having everything taken away from you, of finding things to hold onto. A really great book right to the last word and image in which Fergus encounters a young boy in Canada that does not even know his name.

I'm going to LA on Tuesday...hanging out with Lily, J&J, Harrison and of course the cousins. I'm visiting 8-9 schools so will probably be an emotional wreck as always after seeing the best and worst of America. So be aware!

Lillian O'lea

Happy Birthday Dave...and other things.

First of all it is brother Dave's b-day. he had a surprise party yesterday....wish we could have all been there..

I just got back from lovely Coronado....Doug wrapped me in the ultimate TLC with great food, starbucks coffee and early morning croissants. Deb and I hung out in bed, watching law and order, and giggling. And well Mo....barked at me.

Bumped into John and Jean Sturges (our cousins) at Starbucks....very fun!

One of our highlights of the weekend was the movie The Lives of Others
Deb couldn't stop talking about it....and it really is one of the best movies ever. Would love to hear your thoughts. bye for now, cree

Hey Joe,

It's me and chris. and Moe and Doug. We think you look pretty cool in the smart
car. come and pick us up.
Love
The California group