I take a couple of days off and this is what I return to. Seems my partner in crime missed me!

I guess I'm lucky my cube's not rigged or paper bombed! LOL

It's film festival season and this flag caught my eye as drove along Ventura Bl. in Sherman Oaks, CA.

The roofers at my neighbor's house prevent me from sleeping in or napping! However, this season is the time to put a new roof.

Moody Monday Theme: Blissful

Moody Monday Theme - Colorful

I've noticed an increase in residential/commercial housing developments in the downtown areas of suburbia. I believe this is more prevalent in Europe, but I think it's a neat idea and I would consider living in the dual space. It's certainly convenient for shopping and commuting to work. Public transportation is literally at your door! It will be interesting to see if this concept takes off in the Los Angeles area.

Many pretty things can be found in the darkness/blackness of night!

The Library

I had occasion to go to the library, a rarity in these days of Net access to volumes of information in the comfort of our homes. I was struck by how crowded it was and how many people sat with eyes fixated on their notebooks. I didn't observe them using library materials or necessitating assistance.

All of this got me wondering, if they were here because they feared being alone? Or, were they lonely wherever they were, so they came to the library to feel part of the crowd? Is there too much noise at home that prevents them from studying? Excuse the fuzzy photos, they were taken with my Palm Z71 PDA.

She sits, eyes locked on the screen of her notebook computer. It's great that libraries provide electrical outlets for computers. I spent a good while trying to figure out if her notebook was connected or running on batteries.

This man looked so peaceful and comfortable. I wondered if he was here to escape the heat and receive shelter or because he had nowhere else to go?

Here they sit, perfectly lined up, engrossed in their worlds. The man out of frame has been here the longest and the slightest sound causes all to look up. Yet, they dare not speak to each other.

As I observed the persons gathered, I wondered why they were here. Was it because they could not afford the material they were reading? Or because they craved the presence of others? Not necessarily interaction with, just the presence of.