Tag Archives: California
Another Look
I took more shots on the beach after the rain, but didn’t have time to upload them on Wednesday. Here are a few more. I like the way the low-lying clouds are reflected in the water. If you look at … Continue reading
After the Rain
Rain does something wonderful to the landscape here. It washes away any haze or dust, and everything is just a little more in focus. Hope you’re having a great week so far. . . . {carole}
Surf Mobiles
One night last month, we were leaving a restaurant and noticed a big crowd across the street. We walked over and saw classic “woodies” everywhere. For those not familiar, a woody is a station wagon with hardwood on the passenger … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Instagram, surf station wagons, vintage cars, woodies
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Bits and Pieces of Balboa Park
Balboa Park is too big to cover in one or two posts, so I’ll do one every now and then. Otherwise you’d be bored senseless by all the photos. A little bit of history first. According to the web site, … Continue reading
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Tagged Balboa Park, California, Museum of Man, orchid, San Diego, weathered door
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ArtSplash, Part I
This past weekend we went to something called ArtSplash in Carlsbad. We’d never been before, so didn’t know what to expect. I was happy to see sidewalk artists creating really beautiful chalk “paintings” on the bare asphalt. It always amazes … Continue reading
Finally, a Blossom
As I said previously, we have gardenias in our new backyard. I love them, but wish they could last longer. When we first moved in, one or two were blooming, but I was too busy to take photos. When we … Continue reading
End of Summer
Hard to believe summer’s ending around here. This weekend it was over 100 degrees F. in San Diego. Sooo unusual. It was a dry heat, but still. We survived by going to the movies–saw The Words and liked it, despite … Continue reading
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Tagged California, dark pink rose, ice plant, Panama hat, sunflare, sunset
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Strolling Around Spanish Village
Spanish Village, in Balboa Park, is a collection of working artist studios and galleries. The colors of the place tend to mesmerize. A red door that fairly screams to come in. Yellow-orange hibiscus with a red center, blooming outside a … Continue reading
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Tagged Balboa Park, blue bench, blue door, California, red door, Spanish Village, succulents
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A Walk Through San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden used to be called Quail Botanical Gardens. The name was changed a few years ago, but I still think of it as Quail Gardens. When we were there, a man told us there are now actual … Continue reading
Clouds
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” ~Rabindranath Tagore Monday is a holiday in the U.S. (Labor Day) so I’ll be back on Wednesday. Have … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 