Empanadas

Well, these past few days have been quite the healing period. Not much has happened. I was supposed to go up to my Dad's house this weekend. Unfortunately, he has fallen quite ill himself, and I can't be getting sick just before my surgery. Really, I've just been lounging and trying to adjust to Colorado time. Yesterday was really my first productive day of note. But before I get to that...

My buddy Andy (the missing Eklund) is out at UC Hastings for law school. He and a friend went down for the prologue of the Tour of California on Saturday. And though he was unsuccessful in my orders to throw some poop at Tyler Hamilton and those Rock Racing assholes, he did capture this beautiful shot of Lance in the TT. It must Lance's conspicuous lack of a testicle that makes him so fast. So now that I meet that requirement, look for me on the tour within a year or two...



Yesterday was so beautiful that I just had to get out for a walk. So, Mom, Gary, Annie, and I headed out on the Highline Canal Trail for a bit. Much to Annie's dismay, she and Gary turned around early due to her progressively nonfunctional hind legs. What a beautiful day, though! People were running in shorts and t-shirts. Not a cloud in the sky. I love Colorado.

After the walk, I headed out to meet Kate (another Williams friend) and Spencer (her b/f) at Whole Foods. Kate is an excellent vegan chef, and together they are quite the duo in the kitchen. Being the nice people that they are, they agreed to cook a meal in our new kitchen. After shopping, we headed home to get started on the meal. Steve, my very best Colorado riding buddy, also made an appearance. All three, but especially Steve, were looking more fit than ever. It was so, so great to see everyone. I felt truly loved.

On the menu: guacamole, mexican salad with chile-roasted pumpkin seeds, vegan/chorizo empanadas, and chocolate-dipped frozen mango for dessert. It was a great night. I have the best friends!







Today was over 60 degrees. Its amazing how good the sun can be for your soul. After a hot tub this morning, I went to the dentist to have a filling repaired. I have to be totally up to date on all dental work, just in case I have to have chemo. Tonight, I'm headed to the Siffrings' house for dinner.