Signs of the Times

After all that hard fun, it was good to be invited to a potluck afternoon around the pool at Benjamin (and his Mom Betty) Bottoms' place in 29 Palms. Little did I realize the treat I was in for. The property is a former motel and Benjamin has brought tens of large signs onto the grounds. He has also landscaped away without earthmoving equipment and placed his personal artworks throughout the main house and 'gardens'. It's a rich and inspiring environment to experience.






We were treated to a tour followed by a dip in the pool followed by delicious dinner and conversation. The whole affair was rounded off by Janet, a local sculptor, treating us all to lemon custard, shaped to look like soft boiled egg, served in ceramic eggs of her own making. And biscotti ;)