We watch people falling from the sky almost every day. They strap packs on their backs and then jump from a small twin engine airplane when it reaches the appropriate altitude. We can see them from several vantage points: from our high vaulted ceiling windows and from our second story deck. What's amazing is that most times you can hear them before you see them. The shoots make a distinctive ... continue reading...
New Baby Elephant
How cute is this baby elephant? He's 6 weeks old and lives with his mother at the San Diego Safari Park. Yesterday we had the best time watching him frolic about with the other young elephants. The video below shows just how many little guys are in his herd. All baby boys! Nikon D90 70-300mm Nikkor Lens ... continue reading...
An Afternoon Drive in De Luz
This afternoon we went for a drive in the hills above our house. We were intrigued with what has been done to this hillside. The owners have removed all the wild vegetation and planted these pretty round bushes. They're all quite uniform in size with tiny pink/purple flowers on them. We love the look! iPhone Camera ... continue reading...
Stan Crippen
Most of the time I get discouraged when it comes to elected officials. Quite frankly I don't trust them or believe most of what they say. I usually feel when I cast my vote that I'm voting for the lesser of two evils. But with Stan Crippen it's different. I've know him and his family for over thirty years. I believe in Stan Crippen. I trust him. ... continue reading...
Christmas Light Show
Yesterday we put our Christmas lights up on our house. We stood on the sidewalk in front of our house and smiled as we looked at the icicle lights along our roof line, the wreaths glittering with tiny white lights and the glowing white snowballs hanging from our tree. We were pleased. Then we went to look at a Christmas light show with Brian and Mindi and our grandchildren. I've seen houses ... continue reading...