Thursday, May 17, 2012




First, a tribute to the provocative disco queen, Donna Summer, who passed away today at the age of 63.

My latest trip to Seattle last weekend turned out to be a feast for the eyes + senses! With a not to miss visit to the antique mall, Pacific Galleries on 1st + Lander in Sodo, a treasure trove of antiquities and other such interests were found, yet again.

Here is an assortment of detailed curatorial displays of favorites which I saw there:

 Playful display on a very regal Dog

Grand Interior

Jewels... 

Jewels...

 ..........& more Jewels!

Daffodils & volcanic Mt. Rainier- a massive painting I would have purchased, already SOLD!

 A 1950's sign no doubt for a campground or such, another worthy of purchase- about 8' tall

The Olympic Mts. with a flight at dusk (notice The Brothers peaks left of the planes' stabilizer) ....I bid adieu + fare thee well Seattle

(soon, another post of NW adventure which was captured via photos the same weekend)



After nearly a month hiatus, I am back. Without prior plans for the lapse of time between posts, I surprise myself on this delay. Life certainly got in the way.

Missing several things last weekend such as Cinco de Mayo, LA Modernism Show and other such events, I stop short of journaling these happenings. The one thing I did manage to see was the Kentucky Derby! What a race it was! Albeit, the network needed to tighten up its broadcast of the even since it was drawn out way to long. An appearence of Mary J Blige singing the National Anthem was a treat but then another delay before the race started with the blink of an eye.

An upset some may say with an $11,000.00 thoroughbred horse winning the day! Well deserved as it seized the final stretch for a win with the debuting jockey.

Mario Gutierrez rides I'll Have Another for the win at 2012 Kentucky Derby

And for all you Mother's out there this weekend.........

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Today, at about 4am I woke up to the sound of a cooing Pigeon. It was so early that I believe another bird must have told the bird to shut-up because I didn't hear this cooing again until 6am. 

The sound reminded me of home where we used to have a massive Sugar Maple tree in our front yard with my room in an earshot of the birds singing in the morning. The coo offers calm,  much more pleasant than the obnoxious crow calls or god for bid- dog barking that early in the am!

A friend once recommended a book called 'The Pigeon' about a Security Guard. A very unruffled read, if you will. I liked it.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Aside from a couple of missed acquaintance connections this passed weekend but not without effort, I enjoyed my weekend with a kick start of the televised Santa Anita Derby. I cannot wait for the 138th Kentucky Derby!

Santa Anita Derby

Churchill Downs

Sunday was Easter with lots of people out sharing time with family and enjoying the Spring weather! I took the day to venture to Santa Monica with the Rollerblades on the Strand early in the morning. Some shopping and great deals on the 3rd Street Promenade was a good way to cool down - the local street singers were amazingly good (much better than the Voice, X Factor, etc., etc.).

The Strand

Then, off to the Rosebowl for some Flea Market finds for the rest of the day!

Enough said...

In preparation for an extended weekend trip to Seattle, I took the pooch to the Vet this AM for ridiculous flight regulations which clearly are meant for livestock and not the traveling company who can easily fit underneath the airplane seat in front of me. On to Taxes (looking for that refund) tonight and those glorious household chores for a return of a promisingly clean home.  

The Vet, a cute little home in the middle of the city.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Today, I wear;

Nike Classic warm-up Jacket Black



Solid Lilac Button-Down Collar Oxford- (tucked in)

 Zara Slim Blue Jean (non-ankle cuff)

 Mens Plain Brown Belt with Oval Brass Buckle

Mens Bullhead fitted-heal ankle cut argyle socks

Creative Recreation Galow Shoe

 

Mens scent Versace Pour Homme

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 for Tuesday, April 3

Check out those hops + that reach!

As Anthony Davis of;

dominated the court with his blocked shots and mass, UK beat Kansas in the 2012 NCAA Championships Monday. Played in the Big Easy + a lovely town with rich history and not short on parties- it would have been a perfect setting to enjoy, as my brother in-law did!

Andy Treinen reporting- the Brother In-Law

French Quarter, New Orleans

The first few minutes were like watching a ping pong match!

As Kansas tried to recover to make a killer comeback in the final minutes, they failed to do so. They fought as the Terminator would do with more success.

The Terminator

With an odd desire, I've recently wanted to talk on a rotary phone while in this; 

Gone are the days- wouldn't dream of it with a smart phone!! Could have saved that for a future entry. But why? It's on my mind, today!

Friday, March 30, 2012

Rant: Oddly, I have seen a number of pedestrians this week on foot walking on arterial route streets, not on the sidewalk but on the narrow street (no, they don't look homeless and no, they aren't pushing carts of their belongings). Normal people using an unconventional path to get to point A to B. 

That said, I've seen the pedestrian on wheels, i.e. skateboard or bike, use the sidewalk.

Is there a new law or fad going on that I'm not aware of? I doubt it. Seems silly to me to take these routes, especially in a drive centric city.

Friendly reminders :-)