Funny Hotel Sign for Almost Wordless Wednesday

Santa Cruz, California
I'm glad "heated poo" is seasonal. The smell must be...intense.
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Scenes from Santa Cruz and Monterey for Ruby Tuesday

The Central Coast of California is stunning and awe-inspiring in the truest sense of the word. Plus, the "reds there are quite robust." ;o)

Santa Cruz Lighthouse and Surf Museum
Capitola Wharf Boat Rental
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Happy Ruby Tuesday and thank you for visiting, and May The Red Be With You!

Michael and Bubbles "I Don't Get It" Art for Almost Wordless Wednesday

During our family's recent visit to the Los Angeles County Art Museum, we not only got to see Jeff Koons' Blue Balloon Dog, but also his "Michael Jackson and Bubbles" sculpture. It's garish, sideshowish, and more than a little sad, kind of like the subject himself, may he RIP. Bubbles too. On that front, it's successful, even with the aversion factor, because it engaged us. Things that make you go hmmm.

And for all your background hunters like me, on the left is Warhol's Campbell Soup painting, to which my kids were like, "What the heck??"

Anything make you go hmmm lately? Thank you so much.

Oh Say Can You See My Blue Balloon Dog?

Lately, I have been as blue as this Jeff Koons balloon dog. Thank goodness for the restorative nature of art.

I have survived a recent yard sale and vow to never do That again. Ever.

I am dealing with another milestone in parenting, our oldest has his drivers learners' permit and is attending drivers education. Drivers education doesn't come with a prescription for the parents, but it should.

Work has been incredibly busy and stressful as I transition patients to a client who did not renew their contract. Saying goodbye to long time patients has been much harder than I anticipated, and the kind things they have said to me are very touching and moving- "I'll never forget you", "You've always been so helpful", "I'll miss talking to you". Very kind things.

This is my 501st post and it's been over a month since I've posted. Can you say Loser? I knew that you could. ;o) Thank you.

My Last Quarter in Pictures for Almost Wordless Wednesday

The madness started at the same time as "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1" hit the theaters.



It started to build to a crescendo with both of the boys performing in December recitals.



We hit the road south to visit The Hotel Del Coronado decorated for the holidays.

The boys like to adopt this superhero recruiting pose for photos. The big Santa doll seems unimpressed.

Several weeks ago saw us at Universal Citywalk for our youngest son's birthday party.

The boys and a few friends went indoor parachuting at IFLYHollywood.

The oldest was a natural.

All the boys loved it.

We weren't the only ones out enjoying the beautiful weather, Stephen Hawking was also there that day.



How about you? Any wizards or scientists cross your path recently? Thank you so much.

San Diego Silliness for Almost Wordless Wednesday

Expert grammarians, please advise. I think this sign for the male restroom is incorrect, that it should read, "Gents".

Sign from the botanical gardens in Balboa Park, San Diego, California.

The teens proudly display their new pet, a giant beetle. I hope the cat doesn't mind sharing her litter box.

Snow Kidding in Los Angeles

We knew something was up last weekend when the 12 y/o asked, "Why can I see the rain?"

That's snow up in them thar Santa Monica Mountains.






The snow made the backyard look like it had been sprinkled with fairy dust.

Happy Twenty-Eleven to you and yours. Thanks for the visit.