Do you have kids?

The question threw me for a loop. There I was, getting my hair washed by a sweet 20-something at the salon who was just trying to make small talk. She probably saw my wedding ring and the grey hairs that have sprouted all over my head and figured it was a safe question to ask. I laughed out loud, then explained that she was the first person to ask me that since we got June. How many times before had I been asked that question, I wondered in the car later, and said no or, the more hopeful, not yet? Too many. Now I finally could say yes and it felt…good, but weird. Not because I don’t love June or love being her mom. But after years of saying no and quickly changing the subject, it’s surreal to say yes. I think I need more practice.

June and I took this picture at a Buddhist temple in Guangzhou, China, where a monk blessed all the children. It was a beautiful ceremony.

June and Jell-O, as told by Star Trekkie Paul

Captain’s log star date 20 57 19….the being that we met in Wuhan from the Dega Bar star system appears to be adjusting well to our climate and culture here on Earth. Slowly but surely, she is learning our language and is able to communicate effectively by pointing, grunting, and making unusual facial expressions. Due to her voracious appetite, her legs have gained enough strength to combat earth’s gravitational forces and she flies across the room like a drunken monkey, all the while precariously maintaining her balance and composure. Her favorite food is Jell-O. At first, she regarded Jell-O with great suspicion. Is this food or toy? It wobbles, feels good to the touch, has a strange transparent quality and tastes amazing. I have over 60 mins.of video recording June’s Jell-O interactions. I have sent them to homeland security for further analysis. That’s all for now…..over and out.