Nana met a lovely woman, Darlene Costner, through Darlene's blog, Darlene's Hodgepodge. The two had corresponded via e-mail before sharing two hours of conversation and coffee at Darlene's townhouse in Tucson--a most rewarding and enjoyable visit.

The day before we left was beautiful, and finally, warming up. We drove out to Sabino Canyon, met Heather and Sean, and ambled a mile or so to a picnic spot alongside a creek


On this day, I think the mountain lions needed a sign to beware of the homo sapiens--the park was crowded!

Lucy & Jackson helping (?) Dave out with his walking poles.

The wild bunch: Wyatt, Jackson, and Lucy


Is it Brad & Angie? Oh, no, it's Corey & Melissa!

Heather, with her little girl due the end of April

Sean, having recently received his Ph.D. in anthropology, pondering his future


Lucy in a more pensive mood
Nine of us out for dinner at Guadalajara Grill--this photo was taken by Wyatt:


Melissa & Heather in restaurant

Wyatt is close to the age of Lucy, though Jackson is his favored pal
Music: "The Way" by Red Star Rebelion