Elderberries & Honeysuckles

Brian, Nicole and Barry. We had a very nice day hiking and berry picking.

There were lots of elderberries to be had. I probably ate more, while picking, than I saved.

Brian and Nicole, picking berries.

I'm not quite sure why Barry looks so surprised, but this is definitely a Kodak moment.

These guys are crazy, picking berries off the ground. I guess since these are going to be made into jam it is ok.

A wildflower carpeted trail.

For several weeks, honeysuckles have been in full bloom at Shelby Park. I�ve been walking there quite a bit after work and on the weekends. You can smell the wonderful scent that the honeysuckle blossoms give off from anywhere on the trail. The flowers also taste good. I think they would be a good addition to almost any salad.

inFUSion by DJ Carey James

Here I am, with Tariq (Todd), Barry, Heather & Caleb.

Last Tuesday (5/10/05), my friend Carey hosted a party at Bar Twenty3. I stopped in and had a nice time. Aside from Carey's unique blend of ethnic fusion, we also had the pleasure of watching Linda and Elina's world class belly dancing.

Linda & Elina putting on a good show for the crowd.

Elina was awesome with her fabric work.

A great couple, they are leaving for Australia soon for a few weeks. I hope you guys have the time of your life.

Heather and Caleb getting their groove on. Heather, I got to hand it to you. You know how to move baby.

Linda knows how to use those hips. Aside from being good at belly dancing, she is a loyal friend.

DJ Carey James doing his thing.

Shelby Park

Shelby Park is about five minutes drive from my house. When the weather is nice, I take walks there after work. Its great to have all this nature so close to home.

Being centrally located, Nashville is a major truck route. We also have train tracks all over town.

Road for amphibious vehicles.

I have never seen anything like this. These caterpillars are getting ready to become butterflies.

Caterpillars building a communal cocoon.

The Cumberland River.

Happy Birthday Nicole!!

New Years / birthday party for Nicole on 1/7/05. Nicole is a good friend, my assistant at work and the sister I never had. We spend more time together than most married couples. BTW, she is not in this photo.

Nicole and Barry. 

Candles are finally out. That wish better come true. 

Hey everyone! 

You have to blow it out before the cake gets covered in wax! Oh yeah, I am pretty sure I know what you are wishing for. 

Here comes the cake! 

New Year's Party 2004. 

Hanging out. 

Heather & Jessica. 

We are celebrating the new year and Nicole's birthday. 

Happy Birthday Nicole! (Taken 1/7/05) 

Chris & Jessica

They finally set the big date and are getting married on May 28, 2005.

Chris and Jessica. Chris was a roommate for a few months. 

New Years Brunch

In the living room (New Years Day 2004).

Group pic2 (New Years Day 2004). 

Group pic (New Years Day 2004).