Vegas was fun. The Palace station hotel that i stayed at was not on the strip, which was no great loss. i played the five cent slots like the old ladies with virginia slim ciggys hanging from the side of their mouth. i spent $28 during my two day stay and broke even.

The American Adoption Conference was an eye opening experience. although The focus was on domestic adoption/policies and legislation, i learned about major issues of domestic adoption in the united states. the workshops were wonderful. 

did i mention that the temps reached 106 degrees and did not go below 100 during the day? talk about dry, intense heat. and i wanted to bathe by the pool!!

the next leg of my vacay was to the east bay, ca - berkley, oakland and alameda....reunited with the boston crew circa late 90's - lazed around, woke up late and finally got to lay out in the sun. my friend has this hot pad with a sizeable balcony-- overlooking the berkely hills and also jack in the box!!! oh the smell of burger and fry grease......in the morning

hung out with kindred spirits and new folks, ate good food and thanks to my homegirl am considering cutting out my carnivorous ways. those darn peta commercials....

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