A couple of Dave's students made this cake for his birthday. Isn't it great? I love the Miami Dolphins color scheme and the goofy portrait. (Dave actually looks like that sometimes.) It's chocolate on the inside, with a mysterious middle layer of something -- icing? custard? -- that I must admit I did not eat. You never know with students.
We had a pretty low-key celebration last night, since the big birthday event was Saturday. I gave Dave a book we saw discussed on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," called "Pandora's Seed" by Spencer Wells. It looks pretty fascinating -- it's all about the evolution of humans from hunter-gatherers to farmers, and all the unforeseen consequences of that change, from our rising obesity rates to influences on culture and religion.
I walked the dogs again last night amid all the fireflies. Ernie saw a rabbit and bolted after it with far more energy than I ever thought he would be able to muster. Fortunately he was on a leash so the rabbit wasn't in danger -- but my shoulder socket was!
happy birthday dave.
ReplyDeletewhat sweet students.
just noticed i missed your post about red - off to read it.
I love cake - I would have eaten the mystery sauce with no compunction whatsoever. Apparently Dave has gorgeous blue eyes!
ReplyDeleteI think it's very sweet that Dave's students made him a cake. It's also great that you two give each other such thoughtful presents. You probably find it difficult to remember the time before Dave entered your life.
ReplyDeleteI live in fear of being pulled off balance by a lurching dog!
Lovely cake and belated birthday wishes to Dave.
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