I Guess That's Why It's Called Fall

I found all of this beautiful detritus during one short 1/2 hour walk two days ago.

After The Storm

Entry No. 365

Wow, well here it is. The last picture in my one year series called Wonderlust.  It's hard to believe that a just year ago I stepped into this project with the idea of  taking one picture a day of something that caught my eye.  I did not expect for it to change the way that I look at the world so dramatically.  It has caused me to be more observant, and to see beauty where I thought there was none.  To wake up excited about what I might encounter each day, and to see both the natural and man-made worlds as wondrous and worth celebrating.  I'm also thankful for this shift in perception during what turned out to be the year that we lost two very cherished members of our family.  My grandmother,  Elizabeth Hooks, who at 102, was the beautiful subject of at least four of the entries, and my husband's great- grandmother, Rae Giannini, whose 108th birthday is recorded as Entry No. 279. It was a tumultuous year in many ways both in the external world and my internal world.  So, it seems fitting that today's image should be the shining sun that pushed it's way through after the last few days of seemingly endless stormy weather.   

Yes, I'm A Little Obsessed With The Water Theme

Entry No. 364

So Grateful For The Rain

Entry No. 363

I Blinked And The Baby Face Was Gone

Entry No. 362

Humble Beauty

Entry No. 361

A tour of local WPA projects revealed the beauty of our neighborhood's High Street Bridge. 

Maybe It Started Here

Entry No. 360

I think I may have found the source of Oakland's ironic mustache craze.

Layers

Entry No. 359

Winter Sky

Entry No. 358

I was outside on the phone with my friend Jen today, and she mentioned how pretty the clouds were. Up until that point, I hadn't  even looked up. She was right.

Carpe Diem Canid

Entry No. 357

My sister spent the night in the fold out bed.  When she returned from a trip to the bathroom early this morning,---this is what she found.

I Can Do This!

    

Entry No. 356

Ooooo--------Barracuda!

Entry No. 355

5-0, 5-0

Entry No. 354

Same Time Next Year

Entry No. 353

This is my friend Miss L. She and I have met to share a meal and to celebrate our birthdays every year for the last 10 years. Mine is the 30th and hers is the 1st. It began as a way to help her heal after the loss of her husband, now it is a guarantee that we will see eachother at least once during the year.

First Cybidium Orchids of 2014

Entry No. 352

Thank you Auntie Babe

Delicate Flowers? I Don't Think So.

Entry No. 351

The women of the Peking Acrobats, kicking ass and smashing stereotypes.

A Menu Only The Bay Area Could Bring You

Entry No. 350

Bond, James Bond?

Entry No. 349

I haven't seen the owner to this new addition to our neighboring street...but one can dream, right?

Mavericks

Entry No. 348

Grant "Twiggy" Baker, of South Africa, celebrates taking first place at today's Mavericks Invitational surf contest. As far as I'm concerned, all competitors were champions, charging over 40 foot waves in Half Moon Bay.  Especially, Mark Healy, who was held under for two waves, only to resurface and continue with his heat.

A Glimmer Of Hope

Entry No. 347

My ailing dog accepted her first bit of food today after 7 days of refusing to eat

Why, Indeed?!

Entry No. 446

This is Freddie.  He's got a lot of great tats, ( including a perfect lipstick imprint on his neck), but I liked the sentiment of this one the most.  He's also got an entertainment website and there are cool t-shirts, find them here if you are interested.

Dandelion Cloud

Entry No. 345

The First One I Have Actually Seen

Entry No. 344

Little Red Corvette on the 101

Beauty In An Unlikely Place

Entry No. 343

Beach Jewel

Entry No. 342

Good Morning, Moon

Entry No. 341

Headed out this morning to attend the memorial for my husband's wonderful great grandmother, Rae, who departed this world on Saturday at the age of 108.

There's Nothing A Homeschooling Mom Won't Do for Education

Entry No. 340

During History class today, my friend Makini takes one for the team, to portray the 18th Century Massachusetts  woman, who gave her underwear to help Paul Revere.

I Appreciate Being Organized, But Ummm...

Entry No. 339

Clover Takes Over

Entry No. 338

Still Spunky

Entry No. 337

My husband's grandmother, Doris, teases her dachshund while we visit with her for her 92nd birthday, which was yesterday.

Clever

Entry No. 336

My friend's son, Gabriel, made this cute robot out of nuts and bolts at a science camp.

Hurray For TCM

Entry No. 335

I Saw A Murder Today

Entry No. 334

--of crows, that is. What did you think I meant?

Hurray For Roadside Finds!

Entry No. 333

Yay For A Bit Free Time!

Entry No. 332

Enjoying the view and a mocha, while Julian is at choir practice.

Untitled

Entry No. 331

My happy car dog, Coco, is not feeling so well these days.  Please send prayers for her.

I Knew There Was I Reason I Married Him

Entry No. 330

 This weekend, in a pinch, I reused this lettuce clam shell to pack up some parsley we didn't use.  My husband kicked it up a notch by adding some paper towel, (100% recycled content, so don't get your panties in a bunch), to soak up moisture and found a new home for a tiny bunch of cilantro.  Now both will actually get used instead of rotting in a bag at the bottom of our crisper drawer.

So Many Questions

Entry No. 329

This elderly woman has lived down the street from me for many years. When I see her walking the neighborhood, she always greets me with a smile and an inquiry about my family.  I don't know her name, or how old she is.  She appears to live alone, but I don't know since she's hard of hearing and speaks very little English.  She told me recently that she had fallen 4 times. I want to help but I don't know what to do.

Look Up

I have been down this street countless times, I have bought things at the Vines nursery, but I never noticed there was a gallery and cafe until today.  The owner said it wasn't the first time he'd heard that. People just don't look up.

Entry No. 328

The Lioness In Winter

Entry No. 327

Our 80-Year -Old Locust Tree

Icy Beach

Entry No. 326

Happy New Year

Entry No. 325