The photo above was taken in Louisiana. They have some pretty spectacular trees there. Lots of places do, really. Los Angeles is no exception, either. We have some mighty fine examples spread about town. But yesterday my…
Farmer Tan
The last few days brought a heat-wave to Los Angeles. Not only have we been dealing with high temperatures, we’re also seeing fires here and there. I’ve mostly avoided it all by staying inside with the conditioned air…
Please Forgive Me
I would like to apologize to all of Southern California. I know you were expecting super-duper rains this winter. I know you hoped effects of the years-long drought would be alleviated. I know you had plans, such…
When It Rains…
Mister and I have been battling Marvin. Marvin is the name of our pool sweeper, and we love that little motorized rover because he generally does a great job of keeping the bottom of the pool clean. …
Devil Winds
We’re in the midst of some devil winds here in Los Angeles. And they’re not the type we’re used to. During autumn, we usually experience Santa Anas, which are warm or hot winds that blow everything about…
Satan’s Butthole
Yep. We’ve had it good. For quite a while we’ve been waking to a lovely marine layer and its benefits. Our weather has been the thing for which we’re envied. And we’ve enjoyed it. Now we wake…
Doing Alright
You know your skin fits when you find yourself at a Ladies function and the temperature has topped 90 degrees, and your old Volvo just ain’t gonna make it home without you adding some water to the…
I’m Jealous
I’ve talked to folks (or read blog posts of folks) who live in other parts than these here and I keep experiencing the same feeling: I’m jealous. Y’all have crossed over into Autumn and we clearly have…