ironing & dim sum & flowers in paris

this afternoon after chanda went to class, i did some ironing while listening to a knitting podcast that i enjoy.

this particular podcast was with the owner of the yarn line quince and company, pam allen. it was interesting to hear how she connected with a mill, sheep farmers, and a dye company to create her beautiful yarn line.

all week the weather has been in the low 60's with a cool breeze and bright blue afternoon skies. 

i met greg by jefferson market library to have dinner at a new chinese restaurnt he wanted to try (niu).

 we shared three dishes . . 

 buns with duck inside . . 

a mixed dim sum plate (vegetable, pork and fish), cold sesame noodles, and green tea. it was very good.

afterwards, we moved the car and passed this huge buick . .whenever i see an old car now, i'm always astounded at the bulk and heaviness of the metal. new cars look cheap and plastic-like next to them.

i helped him pick out a mother's day card at rite aid . . 

he had to get the bulldog one . . 

pics from morgana in paris taken in the park next to her school while on break . . 

we were wondering what these flowers are . . 

they look a little bit like milkweed to me but the shape is too cone-like.