A place for my photos and thoughts and stuff.
Alfie’s a big fan of Clark Regional Park…
I love big, tall, mature trees!
I always half expect something to pop out of the haunted looking log.
The beautiful yellow sandstone of the Los Coyotes Hills…
No superbloom yet. But really pretty and green anyway.
Black-crowned night heron.
It was a beautiful spring day!
Looking across the lake.
Like I said, she’s a big fan.
The beautiful art deco clubhouse, sporting a lovely new coat of paint. There is no sporting venue like this one.
Old art deco style signage.
He looks…concerned.
I got a Lava Man poster signed by Corey Nakatani (his jockey) and trainer (Doug O’Niell). Lava Man had a glorious Hall of Fame career, then retired to work in his trainer’s barn coaching the young’uns in the proper behavior. He was so effective in communicating with his charges, that he did the job of 2 or 3 people. Unbelievably cool horse.
I love this statue of Zenyatta. She was (and is) magical.
My carefully considered choice. Yes, he was the favorite. Don’t judge me. I made enough money to not dip into my own wallet until the very end of the day.
Thank you, Asada Fries, for your outstanding effort.
I love The Great Race Place!
Is there a more beautiful sports venue in the world?
An Orange County classic!
That’s a lot of good eatin’ right there…
This instantly became one of my favorite stained-glass windows ever…
Me, looking at all that smoked fish…
Another stained glass beauty…
With a front door like this, you know it’s gonna be good…
Excellent advice for living added, for free!
Crab Cooker for the win!
Friends from New Zealand!
I dropped my credit card under the table. You don’t want to know what else was down there. Or under the seat cushion. You just don’t.
Alfie gave her approval.
“Where’s my adoring fan club from New Zealand?”
“When’s that pitbull next door coming outside? I want to taunt it into a frenzy!”
“Oh, I know you like to sit here. But you see, I don’t care.”
“I hate the stupid Pacific Air Show more than anything. Even going to the vet.”
Four o’ clocks…
Black-eyed susan vine taking over the house…
Some daisies and borage in the background…
Butterfly bush…
There’s not a lot, but what’s there is looking good.
She’s got a stomach full of chicken and kibble and she’s ready to rock.
Alfie’s such a goof.
Sunflowers
Gladiolas
Another type of gladiola…I love the color
Yet another glad
Cactus dahlia
Black-eyed susan vine, blush variation
Marigold
Balsam
Fuschia
Milkweed
Daisy
Cosmos
…beautiful rain!!!
Best thing about today? Went to the local mall — very tony place — just to walk around and do a little shopping. It’s an outdoor place with lots of grandiose mis-60s architecture with a nice view of the Pacific. Koi pond, nice landscaping, and a gorgeous Christmas tree that is a popular photo op. Got the Christmas shot set up, perfect pose, loyal pooch posting adorably. And…I look down and the dog is taking a dump on the pristine display. While wearing a scarf that says “L’il Angel”. Merry Christmas, Newport Beach! You’re welcome!