UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LAW COMMENCEMENT

DAN'S GRADUATION, May 11, 2012 University of Florida Levin School of Law

Last Friday morning we drove to Gainesville for Commencement.  We arrived in time to visit him at his apartment before heading to the ceremony.

Dan's Truck

Apartment Facade

After our brief visit we drove to the campus.

Stephen C. O' Connell Center


Here are some photographs of the ceremony highlights! 

Before the Graduates arrive

After they received their Doctor of Justice Mantel

It's over!  

Dan & Peter

Dan and Peter

Dan and Me

The ceremony was followed by an outdoor reception at the Law School.  Unfortunately it was so hot, I did not get a photo of Dan in his cap and gown.  We had fun, anyway.  

Next entry will be all about dinner that night and our Inn!

SEWING INSPIRATION

Good Karma Yogi Pocket Bag
On Tuesday I picked up a small patchwork bag at House of Hope Thrift. 

 Brought it home and put in on my desk and just thought about it.  Yesterday, after doing paperwork and chores around the house, I decided to iron.  Once the board was up and the iron was hot, I gravitated to my basket of fabric.  Pulled out several pieces of fabric left over from a pillow I had made for Lisa.  The fabric was so fun that I had not been able to toss it away.  Humm . . . I started out just ironing the pieces flat.  After more thought, this is what I came up with:  

FAMILY

Lisa & Nutter Butter

Hobe Sound Beach

Chewie

Cooper

As I start to find my way in this new discipline of blogging, it only seem appropriate to state what my goals are for this blog.  I want to share my family, friends, food and "finds"!  My beloved pets, and passion for fitness, specifically, Yoga and Swimming, all here at The Near Far Away.  

SUNDAY PHOTOGRAPHS

Flowers from a neighbor . . .  nice!

Italian Cream Cake Cup Cake . . . yum!

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

Looking out the window deciding what to make.

Cream Cake, perhaps?

Getting started with the cup cake tins and cups.

Whipping up the butter and the sugar.

Chopping walnuts.

Mmmm . . . wish we had a Birthday to celebrate!

Batter filled with walnuts, coconut and butter milk!

In the oven.

Out of the oven.

Yesterday afternoon, I made Italian Cream Cake Cupcakes!

RINNY AND CESAR

BARKFEST