Category Archives: photography

Instabeach

Posted on March 28, 2016 by pearlsandprose

We popped over to the beach on Saturday, and it was one of those perfect sparkly days. I took this shot of one of the lifeguard stations: and put it on Instagram, where it was featured on @nothingisordinary with three … Continue reading →

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Café Niederegger

Posted on March 24, 2016 by pearlsandprose

One of the prettiest cafes I’ve ever been to is Café Niederegger in Lübeck, Germany. Isn’t the exterior amazing? Master confectioner Johann Georg Niederegger founded the establishment in 1806. I had no idea Niederegger was world-famous for its marzipan. Johan’s … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Favorites

Posted on March 21, 2016 by pearlsandprose

Sea lavender, one of my favorites, is in bloom again at one of my favorite spots, La Jolla Cove. We really are spoiled here having everything bloom before the end of March. Only the jasmine isn’t out yet, but there … Continue reading →

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A Name Change

Posted on March 17, 2016 by pearlsandprose

So I decided to change our cat’s name. “Danny” just doesn’t fit our Siberian. After much back and forth, I decided on “Yuri.” As in Yuri Zhivago, one of my favorite characters. No resemblance at all, I know. 🙂 Yuri’s … Continue reading →

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Back to San Carlos

Posted on March 14, 2016 by pearlsandprose

Thought I would show you a few more images of San Carlos, Mexico. I so enjoyed my time there. One of the resorts on the beach. A Club Med used to be there, but now it’s something else. The colors … Continue reading →

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That Time of Year Again

Posted on March 10, 2016 by pearlsandprose

“With the coming of spring, I am calm again.” ~Gustav Mahler

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That Time at the White House

Posted on March 7, 2016 by pearlsandprose

When I heard that Nancy Reagan had died over the weekend, I thought back to the time I photographed her with President Reagan on the South Lawn of the White House. We were living in the D.C. area back then, … Continue reading →

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Back to Alcatraz

Posted on February 29, 2016 by pearlsandprose

Ready for more Alcatraz? Since Alcatraz didn’t have a water supply of its own, water was imported from the mainland by tug and barge. This water tower was built in 1941. The dining hall. Inmates were permitted to eat as … Continue reading →

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An Old Fave

Posted on February 25, 2016 by pearlsandprose

Remembering springtime on the East Coast and one of my favorite flowers, Cleome or Spider Flower. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

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The Melancholy Beauty that is Alcatraz

Posted on February 22, 2016 by pearlsandprose

Alcatraz Island is only 1.25 miles (2.01 km) off the coast, so it was a short ferry ride from San Francisco. I missed seeing it in years past because I didn’t know you had to reserve waaaay in advance. It’s … Continue reading →

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