Sunset next to JPL

Took this last Sunday after a long walk to the Foothill of the San Gabriel Mountains. At the time I didn't realize that was JPL.

Jasmine

Getting some ideas for tats. I'm thinking of dedicating a leg to nice smelling flowers.

Peets patio with matcha

Actually I'm on the patio of the old wild oats market, which got taken
over by whole foods.

Funky table top at PresidentWo Thai

Waiting for take away.

Supplies to get the brain going

Okay- time to define male tail morphology terms...

Zeli's cafe off Vromans

One of the most overpriced cafes in town. But the atmosphere is pretty
cool . They even have subtitled soap operas playing on tv.

Vromans wall art mosaic

Vromans has one of the nicest patios, kind of sucks that people come
here to smoke.

Vromans courtyard steps

Vromans courtyard mosaics

Cool courtyard behind Vromans

Funky apartment building

My jury is still out about this place. I think they are leaning towards "Creepy".

Lunch time

Hello birdy!

What is this tree?

This tree always catches my eye, I love the startling red!

Nice house in Pas

This picture doesn't really capture it, unfortunately.

An overcast and quiet Memorial day in Pas

Hidden pasadena

Fair oaks between holly and union.

Sunday

I've updated my blog site to display some of my favorite and most visited links. 

 

In case you haven't seen it, today's awesome blog posted by laughing squid is about the biggest drawing in the world made by a guy sending DHL around the world with a GPS device.  He created a self-portrait!  

And to think I was impressed with the people who made animals by connecting stations on the London Tube map... 

  

A near perfect Saturday

Finished off an errand that had been staring at me for weeks.  No, nothing big, just returning equipment to the cable company I quit about a month ago.  

The place is less than five miles away, which without a car is a bit of a schlep and not in an area that I would normally go.  Nonetheless, within a minute of arriving at the metro station I was on my way to the Sierra Madre Metro Station, and within another half mile, I was clear and free of that cable company, yea!

Rather than returning by metro, I decided to walk back along Colorado Blvd. It was a bit on the cold side today and overcast with threatening clouds, but I was prepared with my rainbow umbrella (an honest gift from friends for house and pet-sitting, why rainbow, I have no idea, but it's well appreciated).  

It felt good to walk, but as I said there wasn't much to look at, just a couple strip malls and mish-mash of small businesses, but about every mile there ended up being an unintentional destination.  

First unintentional stop was Shogun Tattoo. Chatted with Charles about his work and made an appointment. Adding to my other tats has been a long time goal.  I'm so happy to push it forward. He's agreed to do some freehand art work, so there isn't anything to post until its done.   

Second stop was the Game Empire. The people in the shop are very nice. Half of the store is set up for people to play games.  I came here once as part of the Pasadena Boardgames Meetup. Haven't joined in since that one time, but I should.  It really is a great way to meet people. I got some puzzle glue. 

 

Got back to my neighborhood, starving, and before Euro Pane closed.  Felt great to sit down. Had a sandwich (on amazing olive bread!) and a cup of coffee.  Also pulled out a book (yes, something I carried with me the whole day along with my coat and umbrella). 

On my way out, my sister called and we had a long, wonderful chat.  

It was pretty much a carefree day that opened up in front of me.  Cool.

something will be here soon...or not.