tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73168428218287845302024-03-13T14:42:24.147-07:00The Swaying TreeLife, Dollops and the Pursuit of HappinessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-62753304764617880032012-01-07T14:30:00.000-08:002012-01-07T17:36:43.627-08:00Star in the Middle<div>Recently I had the pleasure of writing a story about this here thread-bare WWI flag. A woman was moving and brought a load of papers to be shredded at shredder-ville. Shredder-ville isn't really the name, but we'll just call it that for fun.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHljCQw36tM/TwjH8Q8A9dI/AAAAAAAAA4w/LR7X0kyZljA/s1600/PEWWIFlag%2B006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHljCQw36tM/TwjH8Q8A9dI/AAAAAAAAA4w/LR7X0kyZljA/s400/PEWWIFlag%2B006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695021566962759122" /></a><br /><div>The owner opened the box and to his surprise, found this relic. The funny part of the story though is what he shared about what gets brought in accidentally. Live snakes, mice, weapons, artillery, porn, money, toys... Good thing he is mindful as that snake wouldn't have fared to well. Well.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-17141328583149952602010-11-14T17:42:00.000-08:002010-11-14T17:47:18.607-08:00SpreadWhile out on a recent footfall through the scrumptious vineyards 'round these parts, I happened to snap this photo of a bird taking flight. What a pose.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TOCQk4euxMI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/O34Kq6Q9nSM/s1600/SharifCarterArter%2B005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539586504976680130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TOCQk4euxMI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/O34Kq6Q9nSM/s400/SharifCarterArter%2B005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-21224160940495915672010-10-17T14:45:00.000-07:002010-10-17T14:52:24.403-07:00A Fine CouplingWhen I make my way to the lovely streets of faraway lands, these fine things will be smack dab in the middle of my suitcase... Clickety Clackity Clack.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TLtvplrhfUI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/HObKG4iYYos/s1600/zap1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529135727807397186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TLtvplrhfUI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/HObKG4iYYos/s400/zap1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TLtvJ0Qc0ZI/AAAAAAAAA3I/8Zws_Z2ulwM/s1600/paulandjoe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529135181964562834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 345px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TLtvJ0Qc0ZI/AAAAAAAAA3I/8Zws_Z2ulwM/s400/paulandjoe.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TLtu6A6fkrI/AAAAAAAAA3A/iTN4y9uHo08/s1600/mk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529134910484222642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TLtu6A6fkrI/AAAAAAAAA3A/iTN4y9uHo08/s400/mk.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-70997097816774105702010-08-20T10:12:00.001-07:002010-08-20T10:14:36.624-07:00Keep Pointy Things AwayScared of heights? Hope not.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TG63uPJXRwI/AAAAAAAAA2w/iPp7LfNOGg0/s1600/balloonflightaug15+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507541399288366850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TG63uPJXRwI/AAAAAAAAA2w/iPp7LfNOGg0/s400/balloonflightaug15+006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Blue hue. No boo hoo.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TG63nEktE8I/AAAAAAAAA2o/CpYBD11XqGw/s1600/balloonflightaug15+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507541276191167426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TG63nEktE8I/AAAAAAAAA2o/CpYBD11XqGw/s400/balloonflightaug15+001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-56994662940054831392010-08-03T16:29:00.001-07:002010-08-03T17:02:41.735-07:00Travel to The Nard'Oh thee Oxnard sitting oh so quietly along the Ventura County coastline just above Los Angeles. Having lived in California all my life, it puzzled me that I had not ever ventured to what a long lost friend who resides there refers to as 'The Nard'. I'll go with that.<br /><br /><br />The drive from my humble homestead was easy easy with not a pinch of shitty traffic. Blasted up there and landed safely, tumbled out of the car and into <strong><a href="http://www.embassymandalay.com/"><span style="color:#330099;">The Mandalay Beach Resort</span></a></strong>. Who knew such a prime piece of resort ass was right under the radar in Oxnard. I didn't. The front desk gentleman looked like he was a member of the band Weezer. Cool. Super helpful and un-snooty. Ocean breezy goodness wafted all around. Ahhhh.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Yes. Yes... Fish tacos du jour Oxnard Harborside. Super delicious. Tasty vittles.<br /><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFin769vkzI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/CgoJJym3hOQ/s1600/Oxnard+June+2010+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501331592715408178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFin769vkzI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/CgoJJym3hOQ/s400/Oxnard+June+2010+007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Riding my bike... Well the bike I rented from the resort. </p><p>I teetered with my camera and quickly snapped this picture while rollin on down the alley... Silly gorgeous houses.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFin1aoefNI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/jU8L8QJJVBA/s1600/Oxnard+June+2010+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501331480957058258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFin1aoefNI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/jU8L8QJJVBA/s400/Oxnard+June+2010+008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am a sucker for arched hallways. Arch it.<br /><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFinuu2JHyI/AAAAAAAAA2I/Qd82VoHACGA/s1600/Oxnard+June+2010+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501331366124003106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFinuu2JHyI/AAAAAAAAA2I/Qd82VoHACGA/s400/Oxnard+June+2010+010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sandy toes. Salty hair. Pristine shoreline. Pure Heaven.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFinn-aZW9I/AAAAAAAAA2A/JkSqrK6iLf8/s1600/Oxnard+June+2010+019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501331250043509714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFinn-aZW9I/AAAAAAAAA2A/JkSqrK6iLf8/s400/Oxnard+June+2010+019.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFincFylVUI/AAAAAAAAA14/JBv4BszSKuY/s1600/Oxnard+June+2010+046.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br />Some sort of regatta took place and I watched from the deck/balcony of my stellar room. There was at least 40 sailboats sailing along. Bobbing up and down. I give big props to sail-boatin' boaters... I guarantee a pukefest of grand proportions if I tried.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFinP1NhDLI/AAAAAAAAA1w/J1Fzp8seXVY/s1600/Oxnard+June+2010+045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501330835256708274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFinP1NhDLI/AAAAAAAAA1w/J1Fzp8seXVY/s400/Oxnard+June+2010+045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Oh yes. Yes I did.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFinGDqt-RI/AAAAAAAAA1o/X-W7lf8GBzw/s1600/Oxnard+June+2010+060.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501330667338594578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFinGDqt-RI/AAAAAAAAA1o/X-W7lf8GBzw/s400/Oxnard+June+2010+060.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Triangle.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFimoYKp8VI/AAAAAAAAA1g/x1Xx9efjEiU/s1600/Oxnard+June+2010+063.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501330157445181778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/TFimoYKp8VI/AAAAAAAAA1g/x1Xx9efjEiU/s400/Oxnard+June+2010+063.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Ahoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-1583148126009463692010-02-17T11:32:00.000-08:002010-02-17T11:48:32.521-08:00These Things Don't Suck!Amongst the lands of Northern San Diego lies a beacon of goodness lovingly known as <a href="http://www.stoneworldbistro.com/"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">Stone Bistro and Gardens</span></strong></a>...oh, and a full scale brewery too. Amber lucious liquid ripe with hops and more hops along with ridiculous foods are ready to pounce on your taste-buds. Mine were totally pounced upon.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3xFHPwNwfI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/oi8DCqWTDP8/s1600-h/100_5428.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439298440746877426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3xFHPwNwfI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/oi8DCqWTDP8/s400/100_5428.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Duck tacos. Yes.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3xE1hqbq0I/AAAAAAAAA0Q/rnoig28yN-0/s1600-h/100_5425.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439298136316816194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3xE1hqbq0I/AAAAAAAAA0Q/rnoig28yN-0/s400/100_5425.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>See this? See it! Smell it! Taste it! The spicey one was my fav.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3xErw_8WLI/AAAAAAAAA0I/6PklVW3XH-A/s1600-h/100_5417.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439297968634878130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3xErw_8WLI/AAAAAAAAA0I/6PklVW3XH-A/s400/100_5417.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Gulp.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3xEhOj483I/AAAAAAAAA0A/uqyBz6OvOTM/s1600-h/100_5416.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439297787591717746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3xEhOj483I/AAAAAAAAA0A/uqyBz6OvOTM/s400/100_5416.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-65523935226642797412010-02-10T16:46:00.000-08:002010-02-10T17:56:36.626-08:00Bridging Time.To say that I have let this sweet little website go to <em>almost </em>shit is an <em>almost </em>truth. The whirlwind of the year I had last year tore me away from my bee-loved cyber situation, in a way I did not see coming. Many times I sat down diligently to update and sprinkle words, but the behemoth invisible computer lords yelled a giant Hell To The NO! My computer inexplicably shut down, shut off, shut me out, erased hours worth of updating, blah blah blahty blah.<br /><br />Tapping the keg again, though.<br /><br /><br />My last days involved journey floated me up the Cali coast to Monterey with exquisite stops in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Cayucos and a few points inbetwixt. I drank wine, devoured bombastic foods, revisited my Grandma Betty's home turf, made some new friends along the way and watered the seed in me thats been planted since I was a wee pain in the ass.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sitting at <strong><a href="http://www.eberlewinery.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">Eberle</span></a></strong> winery as the sun was waving goody-bye. I stared out into the fields and rows and flows of vineyards dusk-dreaming of swimming in a vat of purple goodness.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NWR7BMafI/AAAAAAAAAz4/6mMwHYziYDI/s1600-h/Monterey09+166.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436784041066785266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NWR7BMafI/AAAAAAAAAz4/6mMwHYziYDI/s400/Monterey09+166.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NWEwd2ifI/AAAAAAAAAzw/3jDUzajPM5A/s1600-h/Monterey09+170.JPG"></a><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br />One of my favorite drives meandering and rolling along Highway 46, dotted with enchanting wineries. Purple precious vats anyone?</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NVu210hQI/AAAAAAAAAzo/n0i8HlJO830/s1600-h/Monterey09+004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436783438649918722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NVu210hQI/AAAAAAAAAzo/n0i8HlJO830/s400/Monterey09+004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Just arrived in Monterey here. I took this picture because intrigue sparked in me regarding this here funky regtangular window sans screen. As a young lass, I was told the story of this kind of window... I grappled to find the name of this window and everytime I looked at it I scanned my memory banks, but the word stayed in elusive-ville. Last day there as I was packing I rammed the shit out of my head on the corner...yes, look at that thick corner. Little birds flew around my cranium and the tears came. The name you ask? Widows Walk. Hmmmm, is it because women whose husbands were at sea stared longingly out to vast ocean waiting and hoping for thier seafaring husbands to return OR is it named for the widows peak on your forehead that you are sure to smash into the corner whilst moving about?<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NVlPd_dXI/AAAAAAAAAzg/t0R9q3AMBvs/s1600-h/Monterey09+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436783273462166898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NVlPd_dXI/AAAAAAAAAzg/t0R9q3AMBvs/s400/Monterey09+012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NVZ5vG1DI/AAAAAAAAAzY/EGfzllO0uGU/s1600-h/Monterey09+013.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br />Ah, yes, magic. Sun peppered, fog stroked and relaxing. Framed by wise trees.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NVFPm7T4I/AAAAAAAAAzQ/Gju3xy2MxWE/s1600-h/Monterey09+054.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436782723743829890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NVFPm7T4I/AAAAAAAAAzQ/Gju3xy2MxWE/s400/Monterey09+054.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In Carmel-by-the-Sea there resides a splendid <strong><a href="http://www.thecheeseshopinc.com/"><span style="color:#ffcc00;">cheese shop</span></a></strong> that just about tore my shoes off. Seriously, I almost ripped my cute ass shoes off in a fit of joy. Cheese people. Lactose intolerant you say? Suck it up and eat some cheese.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NU1ZwqgkI/AAAAAAAAAzI/SlrlXkGiMdk/s1600-h/Monterey09+059.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436782451591119426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NU1ZwqgkI/AAAAAAAAAzI/SlrlXkGiMdk/s400/Monterey09+059.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Little brown jug, don't I love thee......Oh, you too bread rind filled with creamy goodness.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NUoTvOVMI/AAAAAAAAAzA/zSKQ7_rt6SA/s1600-h/Monterey09+066.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436782226636166338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NUoTvOVMI/AAAAAAAAAzA/zSKQ7_rt6SA/s400/Monterey09+066.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.martineinn.com/"><span style="color:#000099;">Martine Inn</span></a></strong>. Slices and slices of heaven wrapped up in a majestic bed and breakfast.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NUfkwInJI/AAAAAAAAAy4/W_ph_9k8DOQ/s1600-h/Monterey09+077.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436782076584565906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NUfkwInJI/AAAAAAAAAy4/W_ph_9k8DOQ/s400/Monterey09+077.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Stick me in a library-one with a piano and chaise lounges at that-and call it a done done done day. Glowy.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NUSjbPY1I/AAAAAAAAAyw/OzFfipbCMek/s1600-h/Monterey09+080.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436781852890194770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NUSjbPY1I/AAAAAAAAAyw/OzFfipbCMek/s400/Monterey09+080.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Monterey Bay. Cool, grey and teeming with sealife...sharks? Not a toe in that water. Not even a pinkie.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NUFS8hD6I/AAAAAAAAAyo/JUrhPu1w0bI/s1600-h/Monterey09+087.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436781625128062882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NUFS8hD6I/AAAAAAAAAyo/JUrhPu1w0bI/s400/Monterey09+087.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This has nothing to do with Monterey, I just like the picture.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NTz89gPjI/AAAAAAAAAyg/_9bM8_9JTpQ/s1600-h/Monterey09+157.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436781327168847410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/S3NTz89gPjI/AAAAAAAAAyg/_9bM8_9JTpQ/s400/Monterey09+157.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-45181607436935444902009-06-18T13:24:00.001-07:002009-06-18T13:56:21.544-07:00Bloomin in JuneTime just keeps marching on now doesn't it. Seems like just yesterday it was May 11th and now all of the sudden like a trip through a worm-hole it is June 18th. Hmmph. Guess I better not let time slip by without keeping my dreams in tip top motion. This way and thataway. <br /><br />Pink plate special today. Me n flowers been talking lately and makin friends and plans.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These cute dandelions reminded me of my two babes. La lions also reminded me of me n Tenya and Glenn and Ken, the Twin Towers, twins in general, lamp posts, lollipops, seed flurries, my childhood racing along the lawn full of hope and careening with laughter, parallel moons. Allergies, not so much.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sjqj7jGPeTI/AAAAAAAAAyA/8aBkj4lNZvw/s1600-h/June09+027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348767750884915506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sjqj7jGPeTI/AAAAAAAAAyA/8aBkj4lNZvw/s400/June09+027.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Butternut squash, sunset over the Pacific, lemon merangue cake, jellybeans and nectarines.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqjpNZY8II/AAAAAAAAAx4/NOsszDqxVzA/s1600-h/junny+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348767435822002306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqjpNZY8II/AAAAAAAAAx4/NOsszDqxVzA/s400/junny+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Inside of a stargazer lily, interdimensional portals, Talula's cheeks, blushing when I see something naughty, magic worlds.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqjjkzaIMI/AAAAAAAAAxw/cPP2b8qDcZM/s1600-h/junny+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348767339025932482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqjjkzaIMI/AAAAAAAAAxw/cPP2b8qDcZM/s400/junny+010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Elongated partially submerged underdeveloped watermelon, bursting, cocoon, artichokes, courage, space pod.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqjbqAUCfI/AAAAAAAAAxo/NgX7XZI4B-s/s1600-h/junny+015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348767202983283186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqjbqAUCfI/AAAAAAAAAxo/NgX7XZI4B-s/s400/junny+015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy Birthday! My lotus candleholder, welcome, self realization, diving boards, willingness, bliss, water sprites, sweet.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqjV4ZUY6I/AAAAAAAAAxg/o6_hRlDHa4A/s1600-h/junny+017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348767103767045026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqjV4ZUY6I/AAAAAAAAAxg/o6_hRlDHa4A/s400/junny+017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />She's the backyard mermaid welcoming committee. She also keeps watch on the the nectarines, tomatoes and peppers.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sjqi7Kij6iI/AAAAAAAAAxY/natJigIvKQI/s1600-h/junny+022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348766644781181474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sjqi7Kij6iI/AAAAAAAAAxY/natJigIvKQI/s400/junny+022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Paintbrushes dipped in pink paint, nubbins, starkist, breezy trees, trust, jungle trek, celebration.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqiyBPQV2I/AAAAAAAAAxQ/sHs8MsVpZDo/s1600-h/junny+031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348766487665465186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqiyBPQV2I/AAAAAAAAAxQ/sHs8MsVpZDo/s400/junny+031.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wow! Hi! Happy! Pop! Here I am! Reaching! <br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqioZA8sNI/AAAAAAAAAxI/2xo670MaI2E/s1600-h/junny+029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348766322249216210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SjqioZA8sNI/AAAAAAAAAxI/2xo670MaI2E/s400/junny+029.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now go make friends with flowers!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-27326126212769679632009-05-11T18:00:00.000-07:002009-05-11T18:58:30.382-07:00Nature ChimneaFunny how nature lines up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgjXewe2sEI/AAAAAAAAAxA/IxnsNTdGuS0/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334750682030714946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgjXewe2sEI/AAAAAAAAAxA/IxnsNTdGuS0/s400/SedonaApril09+020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-85698311112548526192009-05-10T12:12:00.000-07:002009-05-10T12:38:51.150-07:00Path-os.Like Gretel and Gretel, my dear friend Vanessa (Funessa) and I went out for a hike last weekend. About 15 minutes up the road from where I reside is a nature reserve called The Santa Rosa Plateau. The sprawling lands are filled with oak trees and sages and grassy meadows and poppy's and coyote crap and snakes and hawks and scorpions and meandering paths and tender breezes. Beauty as far as the twinkling eyes can see.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcrKkKQkOI/AAAAAAAAAw4/PFUjshU3sLA/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334279744149033186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcrKkKQkOI/AAAAAAAAAw4/PFUjshU3sLA/s400/sedonaplateau+022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Peering up through the tree tops. <br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcrByvyBYI/AAAAAAAAAww/hX_jpeckkc0/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+023.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334279593445688706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcrByvyBYI/AAAAAAAAAww/hX_jpeckkc0/s400/sedonaplateau+023.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br />Twisty and jovial! Come'ere and give me a hug.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sgcq3VUjiYI/AAAAAAAAAwo/aT4P435zhXE/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334279413748173186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sgcq3VUjiYI/AAAAAAAAAwo/aT4P435zhXE/s400/sedonaplateau+025.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>If I had worn pants (note to self for next time) I would have climbed this tree in a hot second.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sgcqs-bTBTI/AAAAAAAAAwg/FLrk2o3NKyU/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334279235803743538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sgcqs-bTBTI/AAAAAAAAAwg/FLrk2o3NKyU/s400/sedonaplateau+029.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I was certain I saw flashes of faires and gnomes.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcqjAb-F9I/AAAAAAAAAwY/k5lNAPyw-HU/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+033.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334279064544745426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcqjAb-F9I/AAAAAAAAAwY/k5lNAPyw-HU/s400/sedonaplateau+033.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcqXINz9WI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/F24SfBZJm0U/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+027.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Dusty stairs.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcqNwpiGMI/AAAAAAAAAwI/EVgRtPMtR_s/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334278699529410754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcqNwpiGMI/AAAAAAAAAwI/EVgRtPMtR_s/s400/sedonaplateau+031.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cross the threshold. Hold on.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcqCk8NIUI/AAAAAAAAAwA/JhViNqFU3h4/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334278507407941954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcqCk8NIUI/AAAAAAAAAwA/JhViNqFU3h4/s400/sedonaplateau+034.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sunlight love.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sgcp31b1wEI/AAAAAAAAAv4/gLxDUGfj9yE/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334278322857033794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sgcp31b1wEI/AAAAAAAAAv4/gLxDUGfj9yE/s400/sedonaplateau+035.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sgcpskr_oCI/AAAAAAAAAvw/PgDaLUgh0k4/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+038.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Poppy carpets.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcpbGde12I/AAAAAAAAAvo/Il-DyK_Pa30/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+044.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334277829211117410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcpbGde12I/AAAAAAAAAvo/Il-DyK_Pa30/s400/sedonaplateau+044.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />See that cute little bee! In fact as we were making our way along the path a huge swarm of bees flew right towards us and we had to duck to avoid getting caught in their buzzy cloud.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcnTqVpoKI/AAAAAAAAAvg/9rq7KyAhdKU/s1600-h/sedonaplateau+045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334275502379737250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SgcnTqVpoKI/AAAAAAAAAvg/9rq7KyAhdKU/s400/sedonaplateau+045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-78104278070899930022009-05-02T21:25:00.000-07:002009-05-02T21:28:14.055-07:00Up CloseThe unique pattern on this tree held me spellbound for a time. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sf0dDhRtoEI/AAAAAAAAAvY/1GvMdwfTAl4/s1600-h/sedonah+089.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331449480186011714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sf0dDhRtoEI/AAAAAAAAAvY/1GvMdwfTAl4/s400/sedonah+089.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-45658647673042709642009-05-02T13:56:00.000-07:002009-05-02T14:09:45.061-07:00Yes Yes and YES!Through all of my travels I have narrowed down the packing process to a finely tuned science that makes my mama proud! Even on my tripalicous journey to Seattle (where it was CCCCOLD) I managed to make it work with a mere carry on. A cute green carry on, but a carry on nonetheless. <br /><br />Most places I stay have awesome bath products. Le Occitane, Aveda and the like pepper the bathrooms with scents of rosemary, citrus, lavender, geranium and such. However, once in a blue moon the products are sucky. Too perfumy, drying or whatever. I always bring my <strong><a href="http://malinandgoetz.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Malin and Goetz</span></a></strong> travel kit with me. Yummity yum. Perfect. Smells good. Feels good. Easy to pack. Comes in a clear travel case. Everything a girl needs (guys too). I paid $30 at my local apothecary-- money well spent I say.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sfy0NFH3eKI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/ZKA25ZqL60A/s1600-h/mgtravelkit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331334195706296482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sfy0NFH3eKI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/ZKA25ZqL60A/s400/mgtravelkit.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Oh and for good measure, this here foaming face mask is to die for! I am a true blue loyalist to Dermalogica products, but this scrumptious face potion is wonderful. Not too pricey either. <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sfyz4h_UbLI/AAAAAAAAAvI/F_2ujwra7Bk/s1600-h/mgfacedetox.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331333842677820594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sfyz4h_UbLI/AAAAAAAAAvI/F_2ujwra7Bk/s400/mgfacedetox.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-82041442625990473312009-04-25T12:42:00.001-07:002009-04-25T13:39:28.419-07:00Scarlets Walkabout.I landed my happy self in Sedona Arizona last week for some down home shenanigans with my bestest best friend Tenya. She's all sorts of wonderful and super easy to travel with. This one here doesn't like being on ANY schedules or part of sightseeing groups or anything resembling order. I prefer to go where the wind blows and play things as they come. Tenya is the same so it makes travelling with each other perfect! I've been to Sedona several times and always have curiously good times there.<br /><br />I had the serious pleasure of staying at two beautiful, albeit, different resorts. The <a href="http://www.sedonarouge.com/"><strong>Sedona Rouge</strong></a>-which is located in the center of town and <a href="http://enchantmentresort.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">The Enchantment Resort</span></strong></a>-which is located in a heavenly spot called Boyton Canyon (rumored to be a hotspot for UFO activity). Beam me up E.T.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNrzGtC8eI/AAAAAAAAAvA/Y1OH-03jH4I/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+096.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328721309826478562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNrzGtC8eI/AAAAAAAAAvA/Y1OH-03jH4I/s400/SedonaApril09+096.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />See the colors changing at sunset.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNrV6ixYpI/AAAAAAAAAu4/80mHkZ148uU/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+084.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328720808345952914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNrV6ixYpI/AAAAAAAAAu4/80mHkZ148uU/s400/SedonaApril09+084.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>We hiked up Bell Rock-we were waaaay up there. Wind was whizzing all around us! HELLOOO!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNq7iDQt6I/AAAAAAAAAuw/OrVskS_UMY8/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328720355094738850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNq7iDQt6I/AAAAAAAAAuw/OrVskS_UMY8/s400/SedonaApril09+027.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>We are high.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNqr0VkD9I/AAAAAAAAAuo/R31mRp7Evw8/s1600-h/sedonah+091.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328720085125435346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNqr0VkD9I/AAAAAAAAAuo/R31mRp7Evw8/s400/sedonah+091.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNqYv7S7-I/AAAAAAAAAug/SGv76DpAN4A/s1600-h/sedonah+031.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br />Room with a view.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNqQavdVEI/AAAAAAAAAuY/cATlbFtIuMQ/s1600-h/sedonah+045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328719614398256194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNqQavdVEI/AAAAAAAAAuY/cATlbFtIuMQ/s400/sedonah+045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Lizard rock watching us......ssssspooky.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNp_hGx06I/AAAAAAAAAuQ/oVGJoNkks6c/s1600-h/sedonah+081.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328719324048905122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNp_hGx06I/AAAAAAAAAuQ/oVGJoNkks6c/s400/sedonah+081.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Blue headed feathered sap sucker??<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNp02zO9oI/AAAAAAAAAuI/uVF4WQe3thE/s1600-h/sedonah+066.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328719140893947522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNp02zO9oI/AAAAAAAAAuI/uVF4WQe3thE/s400/sedonah+066.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Twisty tree vista.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNpsF2GBwI/AAAAAAAAAuA/qf4UFPkNnhE/s1600-h/sedonah+085.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328718990313654018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNpsF2GBwI/AAAAAAAAAuA/qf4UFPkNnhE/s400/sedonah+085.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Spires, Boyton Canyon.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNpVmHIMyI/AAAAAAAAAt4/IzRlFibSDQM/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328718603838042914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNpVmHIMyI/AAAAAAAAAt4/IzRlFibSDQM/s400/SedonaApril09+026.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Looks purty.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNpNJMspxI/AAAAAAAAAtw/75EcpPGjrpw/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+032.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328718458637821714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNpNJMspxI/AAAAAAAAAtw/75EcpPGjrpw/s400/SedonaApril09+032.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sunset self portrait.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNo-7YS2kI/AAAAAAAAAto/Jb5_Q_QIuAU/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+082.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328718214410197570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNo-7YS2kI/AAAAAAAAAto/Jb5_Q_QIuAU/s400/SedonaApril09+082.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Calamity Jane.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNou1zikMI/AAAAAAAAAtg/U7bBnnM6wis/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328717938035953858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNou1zikMI/AAAAAAAAAtg/U7bBnnM6wis/s400/SedonaApril09+161.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Looking up while sitting on a ledge.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNolDIhN8I/AAAAAAAAAtY/A_mNa4K6_Vs/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+160.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328717769814915010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNolDIhN8I/AAAAAAAAAtY/A_mNa4K6_Vs/s400/SedonaApril09+160.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Interesection.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNoUYCN9MI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/JSS0I2kPXYM/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+190.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328717483367855298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNoUYCN9MI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/JSS0I2kPXYM/s400/SedonaApril09+190.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Patron Silver.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNoKQT1eFI/AAAAAAAAAtI/-WrO9VwRGuk/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+220.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328717309495572562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNoKQT1eFI/AAAAAAAAAtI/-WrO9VwRGuk/s400/SedonaApril09+220.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love me some logos on sides of things.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNn_S0qTsI/AAAAAAAAAtA/emATr0HYBhk/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+254.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328717121191562946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNn_S0qTsI/AAAAAAAAAtA/emATr0HYBhk/s400/SedonaApril09+254.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Headed home.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNn4rF_tRI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Z_8CFd7UqPA/s1600-h/SedonaApril09+259.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328717007447635218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SfNn4rF_tRI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Z_8CFd7UqPA/s400/SedonaApril09+259.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-72110454936047163682009-04-07T18:51:00.000-07:002009-04-07T18:59:03.094-07:00All Kinds of ChicaneryYes, it really was delicious. Scrumptious, tasty, savory, drool-inducing, foot stomping good. Hiked to Mt.Palomar Winery. The hike back walks it off. How very.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwEVqQNk8I/AAAAAAAAAsw/PzvwtPyDni4/s1600-h/balboapark309+047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322133629811135426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwEVqQNk8I/AAAAAAAAAsw/PzvwtPyDni4/s400/balboapark309+047.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Lollygagging.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwEOkzUUyI/AAAAAAAAAso/VWg7NX-Aez0/s1600-h/balboapark309+046.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322133508088681250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwEOkzUUyI/AAAAAAAAAso/VWg7NX-Aez0/s400/balboapark309+046.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwEBJXJZxI/AAAAAAAAAsg/4AlWamySa_Q/s1600-h/pubhousespring+003.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwDwxd4yjI/AAAAAAAAAsY/8PCzL2DVKyA/s1600-h/pubhousespring+008.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwDpaNYDCI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/BCyUZiB5sTA/s1600-h/pubhousespring+026.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br />Yikes.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwDgStf1fI/AAAAAAAAAsI/57DRzGHObBo/s1600-h/pubhousespring+013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322132712958449138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwDgStf1fI/AAAAAAAAAsI/57DRzGHObBo/s400/pubhousespring+013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>My friends cool blue shoes. I like. You like?<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwDZx1MKUI/AAAAAAAAAsA/G9Vv9ankO44/s1600-h/pubhousespring+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322132601053129026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SdwDZx1MKUI/AAAAAAAAAsA/G9Vv9ankO44/s400/pubhousespring+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-15304110619027557302009-03-19T07:51:00.000-07:002009-03-19T07:59:38.455-07:00BuddingSweet little cactus flowers. I'd pinch thier cheeks but don't wanna get pricked.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/ScJdNk6A_eI/AAAAAAAAAr4/iTLrFoVjbIc/s1600-h/pubhousespring+028.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314912998077300194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/ScJdNk6A_eI/AAAAAAAAAr4/iTLrFoVjbIc/s400/pubhousespring+028.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Nectarine tree awaking from winter slumber. This tree produces the juiciest most delicious fruit. Summertime.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/ScJdGs_fwPI/AAAAAAAAArw/46b_9sg8t-A/s1600-h/pubhousespring+027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314912879988687090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/ScJdGs_fwPI/AAAAAAAAArw/46b_9sg8t-A/s400/pubhousespring+027.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Garden guardian. He maintains harmony in amongst the flora.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/ScJcOAwiMbI/AAAAAAAAAro/zPrJuRvxQBI/s1600-h/pubhousespring+025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314911906042098098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/ScJcOAwiMbI/AAAAAAAAAro/zPrJuRvxQBI/s400/pubhousespring+025.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-52017481876366962762009-03-18T22:25:00.000-07:002009-03-18T22:27:24.610-07:00Sunlit White House.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/ScHXj61MCLI/AAAAAAAAArg/mk3iMvpgwp4/s1600-h/pubhousespring+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314766047361632434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/ScHXj61MCLI/AAAAAAAAArg/mk3iMvpgwp4/s400/pubhousespring+010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-39576017006170409762009-03-16T10:16:00.000-07:002009-03-16T10:24:51.124-07:00Heading HomeSitting in a hearthy good restaurant/bar/book gallery while I waited for the driver to swoop on by and herald me off to the airport. Light rain falling outside. Belly warming scotch resting in my belly making the flight home all the more tolerable.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sb6KMEp1UmI/AAAAAAAAArY/W-CJ2AQqbqI/s1600-h/balboapark309+007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313836550356030050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sb6KMEp1UmI/AAAAAAAAArY/W-CJ2AQqbqI/s400/balboapark309+007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Cute hu.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sb6KGOro6AI/AAAAAAAAArQ/KmBFMqWLmvY/s1600-h/balboapark309+002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313836449968744450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sb6KGOro6AI/AAAAAAAAArQ/KmBFMqWLmvY/s400/balboapark309+002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sb6J833Bv2I/AAAAAAAAArI/n5s9na98EGU/s1600-h/balboapark309+006.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sb6Jz_Akg0I/AAAAAAAAArA/LVS3x5Uf-fE/s1600-h/balboapark309+007.JPG"></a><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Inside <a href="http://www.alexishotel.com/"><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">Hotel Alexis</span></strong></a>. Bombastically cool boutique hotel. LOVED IT.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sb6JpVOGIYI/AAAAAAAAAq4/ndUOpEcTOmU/s1600-h/balboapark309+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313835953507672450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sb6JpVOGIYI/AAAAAAAAAq4/ndUOpEcTOmU/s400/balboapark309+008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-16310256248888914942009-03-11T16:23:00.001-07:002009-03-11T16:29:14.705-07:00Oh Hell YES!!May 19th, its a dropping! Heee heeee.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbhIB-9lnCI/AAAAAAAAAqw/7LM4NtsI9GM/s1600-h/tori.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312074959401884706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbhIB-9lnCI/AAAAAAAAAqw/7LM4NtsI9GM/s400/tori.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-1132391033282083502009-03-11T13:24:00.000-07:002009-03-11T14:24:02.075-07:00Lord Tennis-on.Something about hitting the everloving crap out of a small yellow fuzzy ball makes me feel fantastic. Elated to the moon really. Round these parts the BNP Paribas tennis tournament commenced this week. I went on Monday to watch the qualifying rounds and to watch top players practice. The ferocious velocity with which the pros smash the ball is wacky. <br /><br />Super accurate, super duper speedy, insane fitness and ripped all to hell. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbghSQCNRCI/AAAAAAAAAqo/IlctacSZaYk/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+028.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312032357909087266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbghSQCNRCI/AAAAAAAAAqo/IlctacSZaYk/s400/TennisIndianWells309+028.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbghIQ8OGQI/AAAAAAAAAqg/v2dxKW8_LEI/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+008.JPG"></a><div><br /> </div><div> </div><div>Jelena Jankovic. All the boys were drooling. She is pretty tall and pretty pritty.<br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbghA-VQF1I/AAAAAAAAAqY/hBH0GE0kF5o/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312032061099349842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbghA-VQF1I/AAAAAAAAAqY/hBH0GE0kF5o/s400/TennisIndianWells309+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Gettin served.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbgg6bQpeZI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/z3xeRlRHWqA/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312031948605585810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbgg6bQpeZI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/z3xeRlRHWqA/s400/TennisIndianWells309+006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Gorgeous.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbggzWcZWdI/AAAAAAAAAqI/neFfIs5fwTQ/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312031827053599186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbggzWcZWdI/AAAAAAAAAqI/neFfIs5fwTQ/s400/TennisIndianWells309+012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Chilean player. </div><div><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbggrvo8VnI/AAAAAAAAAqA/lCWto7zF4qQ/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312031696378156658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbggrvo8VnI/AAAAAAAAAqA/lCWto7zF4qQ/s400/TennisIndianWells309+013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Chili?<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbggedmpBzI/AAAAAAAAAp4/9p4ffcKZhcA/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312031468198364978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbggedmpBzI/AAAAAAAAAp4/9p4ffcKZhcA/s400/TennisIndianWells309+015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbggUWpou2I/AAAAAAAAApw/U_bmjDR8WFE/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+022.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mauresmo...see her face? She is a BAD ASS!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbggE1QzTgI/AAAAAAAAApo/CSxF-HOf6S8/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312031027872615938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbggE1QzTgI/AAAAAAAAApo/CSxF-HOf6S8/s400/TennisIndianWells309+018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Shirtless wonder.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbgfsoTNZqI/AAAAAAAAApg/tsBffliiDoE/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+046.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312030612076193442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbgfsoTNZqI/AAAAAAAAApg/tsBffliiDoE/s400/TennisIndianWells309+046.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am surprised the rackets don't snap. <br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbgffLU4htI/AAAAAAAAApY/tnIkl9X70fc/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+044.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312030380960286418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbgffLU4htI/AAAAAAAAApY/tnIkl9X70fc/s400/TennisIndianWells309+044.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>All shirtless, everywhere I looked.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbge_qSq82I/AAAAAAAAApQ/jpS-Uoh3thA/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+043.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312029839516693346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbge_qSq82I/AAAAAAAAApQ/jpS-Uoh3thA/s400/TennisIndianWells309+043.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Great match. This girl put up gnarly fight.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbge2KTtAsI/AAAAAAAAApI/Ty24ggUDZ_I/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+038.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312029676312265410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbge2KTtAsI/AAAAAAAAApI/Ty24ggUDZ_I/s400/TennisIndianWells309+038.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one was LOUD!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbget1tQlbI/AAAAAAAAApA/OTtwNlevOts/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312029533343356338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbget1tQlbI/AAAAAAAAApA/OTtwNlevOts/s400/TennisIndianWells309+030.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Blue.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbgemv5MdnI/AAAAAAAAAo4/xXZeTpfGeTg/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312029411523720818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/Sbgemv5MdnI/AAAAAAAAAo4/xXZeTpfGeTg/s400/TennisIndianWells309+026.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Not sure about those black socks.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbgefKYufBI/AAAAAAAAAow/yz_K5ZAfNEY/s1600-h/TennisIndianWells309+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312029281196342290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbgefKYufBI/AAAAAAAAAow/yz_K5ZAfNEY/s400/TennisIndianWells309+010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-68199048680471690722009-03-05T10:36:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:49:08.418-08:00Traispsin and Observin'Writing assignment took me to Balboa Park in San Diego yesterday. Balboa Park is such a special whimsical park with tons of nooks and crannies hiding little gifts. When I lived in San Diego I used to go and plop under a tree with my notebook and write and people watch for hours. <br /> Yesterday was a most beautiful day draped in refreshing ocean breezes and glittering sunshine.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This homeless man looked so peaceful. He snuggled up under a tree; I am certain the lulleby birdsongs sailed him into a warm slumber.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbAc3jcY9RI/AAAAAAAAAoo/BaoGKZS8BGk/s1600-h/balboapark309+122.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309775701402514706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbAc3jcY9RI/AAAAAAAAAoo/BaoGKZS8BGk/s400/balboapark309+122.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Arbortoreum.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbAcaIjTJ4I/AAAAAAAAAog/SfkEXyiB8Sk/s1600-h/balboapark309+107.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309775195967530882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbAcaIjTJ4I/AAAAAAAAAog/SfkEXyiB8Sk/s400/balboapark309+107.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br />Starburst.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbAcPdK9qHI/AAAAAAAAAoY/cLjTWfshu0A/s1600-h/balboapark309+100.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309775012524042354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbAcPdK9qHI/AAAAAAAAAoY/cLjTWfshu0A/s400/balboapark309+100.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Prickly tree hug.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbAcHWRyYwI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/Zg9AUkK-0lo/s1600-h/balboapark309+086.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309774873234662146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SbAcHWRyYwI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/Zg9AUkK-0lo/s400/balboapark309+086.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-51647713983038186972009-03-01T09:45:00.000-08:002009-03-01T09:49:40.560-08:00Lets Wander Slowly Through The FieldsWish this website had smellovision. Earthy yet spicey yet fruity.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SarJ58MfWeI/AAAAAAAAAoA/McOmfSd9IyE/s1600-h/seattle209+047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308277108057790946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SarJ58MfWeI/AAAAAAAAAoA/McOmfSd9IyE/s400/seattle209+047.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-67510360336662398752009-02-23T10:39:00.000-08:002009-02-23T10:50:41.026-08:00Abnormal. Just a little.My main muse squeeze <a href="http://www.toriamos.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Tori Amos</span></strong> </a>is releasing a new album this Spring. Spring will be sprung! I cannot wait to see what sort of brilliant song weaving she pulls out this time. The title of the album is <strong><em>Abnormal Attraction to Sin</em></strong>. When I was recently in Seattle on assignment she had just been there (may have still been in town) recording with her bad ass drummer Matt Chamberlain. I thought about calling the studio and trying to go and have a chat, but I decided against it.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SaLvEpGzDgI/AAAAAAAAAn4/4JuCeX7CkVo/s1600-h/toritori1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306066174028746242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SaLvEpGzDgI/AAAAAAAAAn4/4JuCeX7CkVo/s400/toritori1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SaLuOmiglEI/AAAAAAAAAnw/Xv1BgYcdcXc/s1600-h/toritori.jpg"></a>The best!<br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-9996041015647393652009-02-22T16:07:00.001-08:002009-02-22T16:09:39.359-08:00SunstrapsVinaigrette vignette.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SaHpCf3YSII/AAAAAAAAAng/K4gf-a7PulM/s1600-h/seattle209+049.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305778065141942402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SaHpCf3YSII/AAAAAAAAAng/K4gf-a7PulM/s400/seattle209+049.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-10978122583988153602009-02-20T11:07:00.001-08:002009-02-20T11:22:50.227-08:00Friday Free For AllFreaky Friday snap-a-lots.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8B6kLIuUI/AAAAAAAAAnY/FuLRrjwFT5E/s1600-h/seattle209+037.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304960991720159554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8B6kLIuUI/AAAAAAAAAnY/FuLRrjwFT5E/s400/seattle209+037.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Criss cross archci.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8BxNtv51I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/jzWtRgew0s4/s1600-h/seattle209+013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304960831072495442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8BxNtv51I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/jzWtRgew0s4/s400/seattle209+013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div>Bridging the gap. STRETCHHHHH.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8BoR71KZI/AAAAAAAAAnI/Emtxl4PWJh4/s1600-h/seattle209+005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304960677586479506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8BoR71KZI/AAAAAAAAAnI/Emtxl4PWJh4/s400/seattle209+005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8BdsvUWtI/AAAAAAAAAnA/b_JL_0IgPkU/s1600-h/2009+010.JPG"></a><div><br /><br /> </div><div> </div><div>Shaft of light.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8Ay09p5OI/AAAAAAAAAm4/sJOOzcCpVPY/s1600-h/costarica2008+138.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304959759276434658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8Ay09p5OI/AAAAAAAAAm4/sJOOzcCpVPY/s400/costarica2008+138.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Off to somewhere. Tropical.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8AfatZetI/AAAAAAAAAmw/P11zDajbGGo/s1600-h/costarica2008+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304959425811413714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8AfatZetI/AAAAAAAAAmw/P11zDajbGGo/s400/costarica2008+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Sunrider Jeep Tours.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8AY2CRqlI/AAAAAAAAAmo/WU3VTXFekVU/s1600-h/disneylandoffroadtrip+037.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304959312887654994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8AY2CRqlI/AAAAAAAAAmo/WU3VTXFekVU/s400/disneylandoffroadtrip+037.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Yum yum.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8AKQJy8LI/AAAAAAAAAmg/i2AZKg7_fBM/s1600-h/CARLSBAD+AND+SUCH+029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304959062200479922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ8AKQJy8LI/AAAAAAAAAmg/i2AZKg7_fBM/s400/CARLSBAD+AND+SUCH+029.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Reflecting while toodling up the road.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ7_2snV3AI/AAAAAAAAAmY/Gqw4rlOFHTc/s1600-h/stephcamera+217.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304958726243212290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZ7_2snV3AI/AAAAAAAAAmY/Gqw4rlOFHTc/s400/stephcamera+217.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316842821828784530.post-54332481842702845022009-02-18T11:14:00.001-08:002009-02-18T13:53:50.536-08:00See At La (SEATTLE!!!)If you are reading this and haven't been to the gorgeous,vibrant, seaside <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">metropolissy</span> city called Seattle, than book a ticket and go. Go on.<br />I had the distinct pleasure hanging seaside for a few days last week and I can say with complete conviction that Seattle is one of the coolest cities I've ever strolled through. If San Francisco and San Diego kissed and crashed together, Seattle would be the resulting goodness.<br />The food was holy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">fuckity</span> fuck <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">zagat</span> exploding savory in every way possible. All hail the salmon.<br /><br /><em>*note-tales of the one eye open while sleeping man spilling into my seat on the flight over (whose open eye stared at me for 2 hours) in future posts. It's a doozy.</em><br /><br />The light on a certain day was dazzling in a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mystical</span> prism-y way.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZx-O0W8WdI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/W1XipZ042vI/s1600-h/seattle209+128.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304253254173743570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZx-O0W8WdI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/W1XipZ042vI/s400/seattle209+128.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Architectural magic. Magically delicious.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZx9-4f0oVI/AAAAAAAAAmI/K0KNLJguzC4/s1600-h/seattle209+030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304252980406821202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZx9-4f0oVI/AAAAAAAAAmI/K0KNLJguzC4/s400/seattle209+030.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div>The owner of this lower floor hangout let me use the bathroom. THANK YOU!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZx83lkae4I/AAAAAAAAAmA/iEAoemW3s0k/s1600-h/seattle209+052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304251755555093378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZx83lkae4I/AAAAAAAAAmA/iEAoemW3s0k/s400/seattle209+052.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Lobby of <strong><a href="http://www.hotelmonaco.com/">Hotel Monaco</a></strong>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Deluxe</span>.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxgfGmMi5I/AAAAAAAAAl4/Ct0BMsVkc5Y/s1600-h/seattle209+068.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304220548598631314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxgfGmMi5I/AAAAAAAAAl4/Ct0BMsVkc5Y/s400/seattle209+068.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The obligatory Space Needle picture.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxgImF8lfI/AAAAAAAAAlw/r35iwJ62qw0/s1600-h/seattle209+096.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304220161916311026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxgImF8lfI/AAAAAAAAAlw/r35iwJ62qw0/s400/seattle209+096.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Sacred floating <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">geometry</span><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxfy-4JROI/AAAAAAAAAlo/aRpj9XIqdcU/s1600-h/seattle209+127.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304219790612186338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxfy-4JROI/AAAAAAAAAlo/aRpj9XIqdcU/s400/seattle209+127.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sweet cherubs ass, this plate at the <a href="http://www.alexishotel.com/"><strong>Hotel Alexis</strong></a> Library Bistro Restaurant sent me over the moon and back for more. Literally-no pun intended.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxfiw_Ca0I/AAAAAAAAAlg/jf0VEaX-YNE/s1600-h/seattle209+152.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304219512005094210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxfiw_Ca0I/AAAAAAAAAlg/jf0VEaX-YNE/s400/seattle209+152.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Bookish.<br /></div><div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxeYqMvXvI/AAAAAAAAAlY/BHJzCk2nZYg/s1600-h/seattle209+150.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304218238873198322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nb2zaxPr9oY/SZxeYqMvXvI/AAAAAAAAAlY/BHJzCk2nZYg/s400/seattle209+150.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />More Seattle snippets will be peppered here and there and there and here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0