On the Road Again



This motor bike has traveled farther and to more places than I will in my lifetime, which is just fine by me because I do not like to travel.

Typical So. Cal.

Yet another Star*ucks with customers chatting and desiring to be seen, while off in a corner sits the lone geek gazing into the shrine of phosphor.

Mirror

Mirrors on the walls and mirror watering can faucets.

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

This big fella graces the courtyard of a BBQ joint and makes quite an impression.

Happy Summer!

As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, free concerts in the park are popular in many communities in So. Cal. A tribute band named Led Zeppagain jump started the merriment in early June to an eager crowd.

Birdman

The Downtown L.A. News nicknamed him Birdman in a 2005 article about the popular Pershing Square Concert in the Park summer and winter series. Birdman is a consistent presence who both amazes and entertains us with his dance prowess and stunts. He doesn't interact and is hesitant to answer questions, but he sure dances his heart out!

Paint Ordinances







Two cities come to mind when the subject of painting one's house is the topic - South Gate and Huntington Park. Both cities have a large influx of Mexican immigrants living in their community and they bring with them their color palette of purple, pink, orange, gold and red. These cities have been embroiled in community meetings about imposing restrictions on what colors are unacceptable for a house exterior.

While tooling around my town I came upon these three eye sores and wondered if it's time for us to construct an ordinance! LOL

Neglected or Abandoned?




This car's been idled curbside for over two weeks and what's remarkable is that it hasn't been cited on street sweeping days nor for overnight parking without a permit, or towed as an abandoned vehicle involved in an accident. It's obvious it was hit while immobile and parked, but where's its owner? Doesn't anyone care?

Upside Down

It's was so hot this past weekend that I felt over heated and couldn't cool down, not having central air will do that to a person. I went to our small porch outside and laid on the swing bench. It was so refreshing and quiet as everyone prepared for the coming work week.

Gorgeous Auto







I came across this beauty in the Target parking lot. She was just parked waiting for admirers and gawkers and her owner never did appear to talk to me about her year, restoration process, etc. After lingering for fifteen minutes, plenty of time to alarm the owner, I left with my photos and drove off to lunch.

Red Steel Bench

Boo and I like to check out new restaurants and so it was we dined at the Barn Burner, a BBQ joint in South Pasadena. The food was good, though, we have had far better.

This bench intrigued me and brought back memories from childhood. Someone in the family had a bench like this and I could sit on that darned bench for hours, especially on a warm summer's night when the bench would feel cool on my skin. I'd love to own one today.

Red

Don't know if it's because I've been so busy and am resentful of lack of time and space for blogging or if it's because I'm on fire to complete projects. Either way, red objects have been capturing my eye and this Mini Cooper was eye candy.

There can be no doubt that this car's owner loves his/her baby. She's polished, as well as primed and detailed. Gorgeous car in the heart of car country...Los Angeles!

Long Beach's Pride Month



Five Great Things about So. Cal.
~ Palm trees
~ Open air shopping and dining
~ A coast that can't be beat!
~ Diversity
~ Gorgeous weather

Poodle clock

No one I knew while growing up ever owned a clock like this. I do remember seeing something similar in The Donna Reed Show, Father Knows Best or Leave it to Beaver. My sisters watched those programs and I always wondered why since they seemed very boring to me!

Beauty or Beast?

At first glance this truck looks average and very unassuming, but then...

...you see the front and realize this truck's butt ugly! LOL

Ahhh, it's warm!

It's been in the 80s all week and finally there's sunshine most of the day and heat, sweet humid heat!

Three good things about today:

Sunshine
Playing with Buddah
Relaxing

PDA Games

Having enjoyable and challenging games on a PDA can be a huge productivity loss. Word Wiggle is a game that I play daily and learn something new each time. I love word games and this one gives me a run for the money! LOL

Price vs. Value

Who are these people and how did they end up in this bin? It is said that everything and everyone has a price, a dollar amount that they will sell their most prized possession for. It is also said that in the 21st century we no longer recognize value.

Tai Chi

A group of Tai Chi practitioners gathers daily in a local park. Some mornings have been very crisp and damp but they're there engaged in a meditative experience. Their graceful motion has a very calming effect on me and is beautiful to observe.

Second Anniversary!

This is my second anniversary and I'm very happy to find myself still intrigued by many ordinary and abundant things! I don't know that my photography's improved much, a very smart gal once told me that only by snapping photos and "getting in the trenches" would my photography improve and my vista expandaed.

I still find it quite enjoyable and a lot of fun. I receive lots of satisfaction from sharing what interests me with others. The comment field doesn't reflect that this site receives many page views but, that's all right, I like knowing that it's here should someone happen upon it.