Dear Masa -
This photo was taken at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers,  butterfly garden.

When I reflect on this photo, the colors are symbolic of you as one who has given vibrancy, beauty and 
energy to all of what you have created and embraced.

You are the painter that fills your canvas by blending, mixing, creating new forms, unleashing imagination, departing deep wisdom to us all and I will name this photo, "The Gatherer".  That is one way in which I have
experienced you.

So, as the butterfly to the flower, I am ever grateful for your gathering us all to share, listen, dance, reflect, play,  speak and act for justice.  Your birthday celebrations were fabulous.

I will always hear your voice exclaiming delight; oohing and aaahing over your plate of sumptuous food at the D.O.C. gatherings.

May you continue to call for large portions of buttery, creamy mashed Yukon Gold potatoes to nurture and delight your soul.  I have renamed them ---Masa Gold Creamy Delights --- and you will be always with me in the spirit of mashing.

Peace and love my friend - Always -  Sue Cardinal