Astute gentleman
to peruse the written page
much brain, such knowledge
Morning walk at Echo Park
Decided to get Finch out of the house for some exercise. He wasn't too thrilled, but eventually came around to it.
A day with the horses
Got to spend the day with a friend. They showed me how they feed, exercise, and train the horses. I was too nervous/cautious to get in there with them, but they were beautiful from outside the fence. Finished the day at a brewery where we played Hnefatafl.
Christmas Downtown
Christmas lights hung in Downtown Turlock. We stopped to enjoy the scene after seeing a pre-screening of The Fire Inside, the bio-pic about the olympic female boxer, Claressa Shields.
Griffith Observatory
We caught a peek of the Griffith Observatory through the trees while visiting the gounds of the Hollyhock House. The house itself was truly a masterpiece. It was Frank Lloyd Wright's first LA house and is my favorite of his works. Definitely worth the trip.
Enter Here
Anything but inviting, this is the main entrance to our Macy's. If you know the way you wouldn't give this area a second look, but if you don't, then good luck stumbling upon this entrance.
Finch in a Blanket
This little guy isn't happy unless he is buried alive in the warmest, fluffiest blankets possible. Naturally we indulge him. What kind of people would we be if we didn't?
Omnichord OM-108
This instrument has quickly become my favorite to play. If you haven't heard one go on YouTube now and find someone playing it. It has increased my understanding of music theory and chords by leaps and bounds. Cannot recommend it enough.
A Tree's Final Sunset
The tree in this image was ripped out of the ground the following morning during the winds that cause the L.A. fires this year. It wasn't a surprise the tree fell down since it has been dead for as long as we have been here, but it was sad nonetheless.
Japanese Maple
My favorite tree at my parent's place. It greets everyone who walks up to their door. I look forward to the next time I receive its greeting.
Glasses
It is not often I take time to look at my own glasses. They frame my every view, so I'm glad I am as happy as I am with them.
Lemons
There were so many lemons in the tree this season. I look forward to having fruit trees of my own.
Our View of the Pallisades Fire
This smoke column was visible from our balcony. Once the night got dark we could clearly see the flames descending from the mountain.
Plant Rays
Nothing much to say about this one. I love the lines radiating out from this plant.
Parking Lot Gloom
Had to run to the store for a last minute ingredient. Thankfully there is no traffic in Turlock, everything you need is a minute or two drive away.
Mother's garden
There is beauty indoors
My wife has helped me to see the beauty in plants, especially those which live in our apartment. They do not last, but in that fact lies their value.