Well, the vacation was wonderful but now a distant memory. Maybe shorter entries means I'll get them done?

In any case, one highlight of the first part of vacation was some of the most unusual (and best!) ice cream I've ever had. Chocolate and lavendar flavored ice cream at Elevated Ice Cream in Port Townsend, Washington. I'm trying to figure out when I can go back with an ice-filled cooler (They have quarts for take-out and there are lots of other great flavors to try. I'm thinking the cardamom for next time).

It's like Wallace Stevens said "The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream." I have no idea what that means, but I love it! :)