I thought about using this picture for Zen Monday, but apparently that thought has crossed my mind before. I decided not to make fun of this house, though, or these people. I think they just love their holidays. I don’t know if I’d want to be their neighbor, but it’s better than gang members hanging [...]
I’ve shown you these vehicles before–well, Boz showed them to you. They’re a popular mode of transportation on our block, though some little legs will soon grow too long to push them. I’m thinking of safety today, and the people who protect us, and the odd, awful story of a man who lost his hold [...]
(turn)It happened late one night. We all dashed out of our houses to discover what had made the creak, crash, boom. (turn)I guess the tree got old and gave up. I’m 5’4″ tall. When I stand next to this, it comes up to my shoulder. (turn)It was nice, all of us outside in the night, [...]
Pardon the saturation and the oversized photo. I want to make sure you can read it. Read the Full Story at Pasadena Daily Photo
In the foreground is Pasadena’s All Saints Episcopal Church. It faces City Hall across Euclid Avenue. Beyond is what remains of the historic Maryland Hotel. On Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14th at 11:30am, All Saints Church will host Pasadena’s participation in One Billion Rising. The movement’s aim is to bring awareness to the problem, worldwide [...]
When Yolanda Allen walks into a room, you already know she’s coming because her smile gets there first. I met her at Webster’s Fine Stationers in Altadena, where I was visiting with Lori and Scott Webster about selling my book in their store. (Lori & Scott are die-hard supporters of local artists of all kinds. [...]
You don’t have to climb very far to see downtown Los Angeles from here (it’s the dark, blocky things on the right), or even to see the ocean (the glistening, horizontal strip behind downtown). That is, if the day is clear. Read the Full Story at Pasadena Daily Photo
photo by Terry Griest Sometimes, if we’re lucky, Terry Griest checks the blog when I’ve posted a photo taken in Old Town Pasadena. You may remember Terry: she did an in-depth study of our historic, once-scary (now up-scale) shopping district at the beginning of its dramatic upheaval/restoration. What she created is a rare treasure, and [...]
I want to share a music video with you. A night shot would have been better but I didn’t have one, and there are plenty of night shots in the video. The song is On Colorado Blvd. by Steven Rue. (“Rue” means street or road in French. Coincidence?) The singer is Liela Avila. What a [...]
Sometimes I don’t know what to post. I can’t find a single photo that would interest you. I have about 25,000 pictures on file, yet at times not one of them is the least bit intriguing. The next day, I look at my files and I’ve got 25,000 photos to show you! That gorgeous shadow, [...]
