Photo Hunt ~ Weekly Theme: Flags

Weekly Theme: Flags
(missed last week, but back now)

I always flag the pages I want to go back and reread.

This plaque says it all with the painted flag.

Photo Hunt ~ Weekly Theme: Lock

Weekly Theme: Lock

This was a difficult theme for me, but rather than 'cop out', I took these shots.

Friends + Music = FUN!

Friends + Music = FUN!
If you aren’t having fun...what’s the point?

Lately, I’ve been really enjoying myself. (Hey, what is retirement for?) Here is what I’ve been up to:

June 1st, I went with friends to see the Tony Award winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This musical comedy follows six young people in the throes of puberty who learn that winning isn’t everything and losing doesn’t make you a loser. They selected 4 audience members to be part of the show and it was “riotously funny and remarkably ingenious”! Go see it if it comes to your area! Great laughs.

Me and Terry @ Yoshi's

Nancy Wilson

June 4th, I traveled to Danville to see my girlfriend & her husband. We went to the famous Yoshi’s in Oakland for dinner and jazz performance. The legendary Nancy Wilson was singing. “She (born February 20, 1937) is an American singer with seventy-plus albums, and three Grammy Awards so far in her career. She's been labeled a singer of blues, jazz, cabaret and pop; a "consummate actress"; and "the complete entertainer." The title she prefers, however, is song stylist.” Believe me, she was incredible and still full of vim and vigor! The night was magical, starting with the wonderful Japanese dinner we enjoy before the show.

Bob, Cricket & Terry

June 5th, had a wonderful day with T & B. This included, breakfast at their favorite spot, shopping later with T, and then a delicious dinner prepared by them.

Mary C. and daughter, Kari

June 6th, returned home to attend a friend’s retirement party! She was totally surprise and it was a great time.

Kathy B., Patty M., & Bill B.
(sorry washed out photo)

Ryan, Parker and Courtney H.

June 7th, went to the Sculpture Park at the New City Hall for the Taste of Redding. Actually, I chose now to do the wine and food thing. I only when for the music! There were three different stages, so I was not able to hear all the groups. However, I did enjoy the Latin rhythm group Majical. Next, was a (new to me) jazz group called Club J. Both were great bands and a good way to spend the afternoon, outside in wonderful weather listening to excellent music.

Majical

Club J

Well, the day was not over. That evening, was the monthly jazz performance at Old City Hall. The group performing are friends of mine, so even more enjoyable. They divided there music into 3 parts. 1) classic jazz standards, 2) Brazilian guitar music and 3) jazz fusion--which got really wild!

Indigo Brew

Tyler M. & Marc S.

Patty S.

Jake S. ( their son)
Al Mires

Nadia R.

Here’s hoping you are sharing music with friends!

thought of the day: “Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul”. Plato

Photo Hunt ~ Weekly Theme: Advertisement

Weekly Theme: Advertisement

Love this sign, it is at a local automotive shop!

After being at the Relay For Life
I had print this poem.

What Cancer Cannot Do

It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot destroy peace.
It cannot kill friendships.
It cannot suppress memories.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot invade the soul.
It cannot steal eternal life.
It cannot conquer the spirit.

Relay For Life

Relay for Life

5-30-09

Ned, Donna and son Erik
Friends came to support Donna
Claudia, Patty and Gary
(Sorry Jill, Sally, Bob and Pris no photos of you)


The color guard.

The Survivors begin the relay.


I love this guys sneakers!

Fun to see young one participating.

Some walked, some rode.

My luminary for Bill.

Some actually spend the night!

Thought of the day: Fight for the cure!

Photo Hunt ~ Weekly Theme: Book(s)

Weekly Theme: BOOK(S)

When I was young, I heard poetry read by my maternal grandfather in
his Scottish broque accent. I also heard poetry read by my father with
his rich, expressive voice. This is when I learned to love poetry.
(Their voices still resonate in my mind today.) As an elementary
teacher and a parent I truly enjoyed sharing poetry for children
with my classes and my own children. Actually, I still love it to this day.
The above is one of my all time favorite children's poetry book.

Memorial Day Weekend

Early Saturday morning, my girlfriend (since 9th grade, O so many years ago) arrives about 9:00 a.m. We shared a yummy breakfast, and could barely catch our breath between our rapid fire conversations. Therefore, we took an afternoon nap before heading out for the evening. Sidebar: Now I’ve often expounded on the many wonderful weekend activities that Redding has to offer. ex. last weekend--I hear the blues on Fri., jazz on Sat. and the symphony on Sun. Well, this particular weekend, our choices were~~ Local Senior Idol, Skits & situations performed by the disabled and a tribute to Bob Dylan by local performers. We went to the Bob Dylan tribute...wrong choice!

As a guest in my “Jamaica guest room”, Linda, allowed me to shoot a photo of her.

Along the way to Burney Falls


Linda cooling her heels, as we wait to get into the Falls.

The amazing Falls

Sunday we drove 1 & 1/2 hrs. to Burney Falls. Beautiful scenery along the way. However, when we got to the park, we were told it was full. The 1st guard said that we could not enter...come back in a couple hours, next guard station told us to come back in an hour, after parking and hiking to creek and walking along it...we headed back to the Falls a again. Luckily, we got in! We loved the amazing falls and checked out Britton Lake at the bottom where you can swim or take out your boat. Returning home we rented a video to relax with and enjoyed some laughs.

Monday, we had a slow morning, but then headed to Whiskeytown Lake...knowing that it would be packed! Luckily, we got an empty spot at the point, where I always like to go. It was a gorgeous day, perfect weather and so serene! Although, my dear friend Donna, had invited me to a BBQ, later after Linda left, I was just too zapped by the sun...so I stayed home, and relaxed.

How blest am I to live in this amazing part of California and to have the wonderful friends I have!

thought of the day: "I'm on Island time!"