We never had these guys around when I was growing up. Sure happy they’re here now!
Out for a leisurely stroll…
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Saddle up, pilgrim…
…gotta round up some varmints.
Huntington Beach Central Library…
…a beautiful and relaxing place.
I love the extensive of indoor water features. And this spiral walkway is the bomb.
And all of the indoor plantings are wonderful…look at this crazy-huge fiddle plant!
It’s very open and very airy and I love it. It’s a wonderful place to spend the afternoon.
Big beach sky…
It won’t be this empty for long…
The garden guardian’s fancy eyewear…
Looking stylish, as always, Mr. Owl!
Your monthly photo of a lizard on a stick…
I cannot get enough of these cuties.
A wee bit early for Halloween…
It’s called a Li’l Pum-kee-mon. No joke.
Cute little things…
Anna’s hummingbird babies. Not a great photo, but I never got too close to them because I didn’t want them disturbed. They got fat. They fledged. Circle of Life!
2023 Movie Diary, Part 13
37. SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL (1970)
A truly terrible TV pilot, but oh my goodness, what an epic episode of Mystery Science Theatre 3000. That’s my entire review, because it doesn’t rate one on its own dreary “merits.”
Verdict: Has any human ever possessed a more punchable face than Pernell Roberts?
See it here: View the MST3K version here (you’re welcome): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYX1UYLbF7c
38. INTERNES CAN’T TAKE MONEY (1937)
The remarkably delectable Joel McCrea in scrubs, flirting with patient Barbara Stanwyck, knocking back a few brewskis with gangsters, breaking hospital rules, doing experimental surgeries in strange locations, like pool tables and office desks. Oh won’t you kiss it and make it better, Dr. Kildare?
Verdict: The two splendid leads make the silly melodrama extremely enjoyable. Did I mention Joel McCrea in scrubs?
See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVw1Gh3jqHM
39. THE VIKINGS (1958)
The Norwegian scenery is real, and scarred, one-eyed Kirk Douglas chews every last bit of it. Meanwhile, a game Tony Curtis sports a swell pompadour and fur manties, while Janet Leigh’s bra almost puts out the eyes of her co-stars. This is one of *those* historical epics, and because of everything mentioned above, and committed performances from the cast, it’s insanely fun. I loved it.
Verdict: It’s a good time. Recommended!
Santa Anita – The Familiar Taste of Failure
I went with Touchdown Kittle. But seeming no-hoper McGregor Lake got the job done and paid more than $60.
Touchdown Kittle ladies and gents.
Every one of these people thinks they know who is going to win. Very few were correct.
Here’s Touchdown Kittle in the lead, just before being passed by a half dozen other horses.
Still, it was a great day. Here is a video I made, complete dramatic music to compensate for the unspectacular photos and camera work!