Interesting Architectural Detail

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First Christian Church, established 1928, on 29th St. in Oakland, Ca.

Because You Never Know..

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This is graphic artist and writer, Aldo Mirizzi, he has lived around the corner from me for decades, we've said hello in passing but never chatted before.  Well, this weekend thanks to my obsession with figs, ( he has a tree in his back yard which I spotted loaded with uneaten fruit.), I've made two new friends in he and his fascinating,vivacious wife,  LaMae, also an artist. She and I talked for hours and among other interesting nuggets about the neighborhood, she revealed that Aldo's is the hand behind the Oakland icon, Merritt Bakery, logo.  Who knew?

He was kind enough to take a break from working for a chat and a picture.

It's The Little Things

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I thought I had lost these to the overzealous work of a jornolero, last spring.

If Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery...

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Then swans are feeling pretty flattered about now, don't you think?

Rainbow Wings

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I love the Exploratorium, we played in this room for a good half an hour.

At The Koi Pond

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These 3 had as much fun outside the museum as inside.

Happy Birthday To My Wonderful Boy

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Now That's A Fan

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All four doors,  license plate holder, and a blinged-out hood ornament.

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made

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I got a little mesmerized this morning, while doing yoga.

Welcome Back

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Hello Rain, I've missed you!

The Universal Language

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Julian only asked this Chinese musician the name of the instrument he was playing, (Julian loves it and we have asked him in the past but have forgotten).  He appears not to speak much English, but he was more than happy not only to give us the name, but to show my son how to play his Erhu.

Share And Share Alike

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Today in Marin we met James, who says he always buys two bags of cereal, one for himself, and one for the birds.

Framed

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I just love the way this tree framed the scene today at Crown Point.

Big Girl Got A Coffee

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Sitting across from my niece at breakfast, the reality of her going to college tomorrow didn't really phase me... But when she ordered coffee with her breakfast---BOOM, it hit me.  She's an adult now!

Oooo, New Mural On MacArthur Blvd.

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That's The Way To Ask For What You Want

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I came across this quote from noted writer, professor, and Oaklander, Ishmael Reed, on the side of a convenience store at 43rd and Market.

You Never Know What You'll Find When You Mix Up Your Routine

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A native plant nursery, 1 mile from my house.  Who knew?

It's A Trippy Trailer. Well Yes, But---

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It's also a greenhouse!

And The Award For Coolest New Playground Equipment Goes To...

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It's harder than it looks to make a basket.  My son did better than I did...

Tiniest Ripe Tomato, Ever.

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Actual Size

What Are The Odd's?

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Our old ironing board has been falling on my husband's feet for about a month now.  This one looks promising...we'll see.

How Did This Happen?

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Somehow  a woman drove her SUV into a local tortilleria this morning about 9 am this morning.  It looked like everyone was fine, as there were no ambulances present.  I'm just glad my dog and I weren't there when it happened.  Yesterday at this time we were.

How's This For A Drought-Tolerant Garden?

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Another Reason To Love Oakland in September

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You get to meet cool people like this Asian guy (whose name, now, of course escapes me), and this adorable African American toddler, strolling by the Farmer's Market.

Not So Tiny Dancer

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When my son saw this sculpture ,"Bliss Dancer",  on Treasure Island today he quipped, ' you really couldn't sing that Elton John song to her, huh Mamma?'.

My Latest Bright Idea

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This is what it looks like when you put mixed vegetables, sweet potatoes, yams, and salmon in the Vitamix.  Home made dog food!

A New Perspective

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The view from my first foray onto the new Bay Bridge span.

Talk About Covering Your Bases

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Sooo---, can I get a burrito with lychee sprinkles?

In Honor Of Labor Day, A Different Kind Of Organizing

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A new home for my vintage cookbooks. Isn't it pretty?

Red Skies At Night

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