Author Archives: pearlsandprose
New Laptop and Monitor
I just got a new laptop and monitor, which I LOVE, but I need to learn my way around them. I also got a new version of Photoshop (my old version was 13 years old!) so I have a bit … Continue reading
The Sunset Wasn’t a Total Bust
We dropped by the beach last night because I saw some nice clouds that could make for a good sunset. But first, my favorite Sea Lavender…. It looks especially good this year because of all the rain. The sunset itself … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, California, Mexican fan palm, Pacific Ocean, sea lavender, sunset
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Revisiting Temecula
We had not been to Temecula since before the Pandemic, so spent a sunny Saturday up there. So many new shops…. I love this display of succulents. Another view. There was a very cool store selling stuff from Provence, like … Continue reading
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Tagged California, funny dishtowel, succulents, tablecloths from Provence, Temecula
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Camouflaged
Our cat Yuri likes to sleep on a chair in our bedroom that has a fake-fur throw on it. It’s sometimes hard to see him there because he blends in so well! A rare photo of Yuri looking straight at … Continue reading
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Tagged animal print, brown tabby with white, fake-fur throw, Siberian cat
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I’m reposting this photo I took back in 2009 during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City. I think he just epitomizes the day, don’t you? Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
Two Different Sunsets
As you may have seen on the news, California has been having very unusual weather (one newscaster called it “historic.”) It’s been unseasonably cold–down to the 30s F., and very rainy. The good news is that the drought may be … Continue reading
More than Neighbors
I haven’t been taking many photos lately, so thought I’d serve up some prose for a change. I’m sorry, it’s kind of long. Recently, I watched a highly-rated Korean drama called Reply 1988. It wasn’t until almost the end of … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas…
…to all who celebrate. Hope you all have the happiest of New Years too. {carole}
August Sunset
We’ve had unusually cool weather in the spring and most of the summer. We barely got out of the 60s in the spring and the first two months of summer. Now it’s warmer but we’re only in the 70s or … Continue reading
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Sideways Siberian
Can’t believe I was able to capture this–usually Yuri looks away as soon as I get the camera out. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
Pearls & Prose 