August 29th

On old run down farmhouse off the side of the highway. Its really my “farmville” house that I’m trying to replace :-)

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August 28th

Really cool sky. I love the rhthym of the poles down the street with the great sky.

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August 27th

One of collegues purchased this really cool townhome in old Hollywood. It is a 10 unit courtyard building with all spanish details built in the 20’s. This is a detail from the original stone mantel on the fireplace. It’s a really cool place.

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August 26th

Difficult shot to take. I woke up in the middle of the night. This is the view through the sheer drape on my window to the office building across the street with light on all night. The sheer drape had a checker pattern to it so that some areas were sheer and some not which adds to the pattern of the lights.

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August 25th

I don’t know what it is about this photo that I like. Perhaps its the composition, perhaps because there really is depth to it (you can see the hollywood hills behind it). Taken from my balcony at the Century Plaza.

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Weekend of August 28th

I’m off on Friday and Saturday this week-end but must travel to LA on Sunday morning so I have a limited time to do the things I need to

launder a few things for important meetings next week
dog walk before it gets too hot
conference call Friday am
think through presentation for interview on Monday am
coffee with mayor pro tem to discuss DRC
stop by mom’s, help her with new hearing aids
register mom online for KP, get access for self
call CA to discuss mom’s care
send out requests for mom’s bd memory book
put away scan that have been returned
collect pictures to send to scan
finish up photo selection and send to photographer
catch up with 43T pix of day posting
massage
mani/pedi
personal spa hour facial
nap
grocery store
quality time with mrrad
send out check, deposit check
water plants (its gonna be hot this weekend)

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August 23rd Today I am grateful for . . .

a week’s worth of successful meetings
only three days in LA next week.
that Kona has recovered well from his seizure
that Kona’s “day out” was only about an hour and that he knew his way home
fresh food
naps
hanging out with mrrad’s band mates
yoga
mrrad, Kona, Phoenix

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August 23rd

Kona in his contemplative stare. I think he’s wondering “when’s dinner?”

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August 22nd

The foot has it. I love the dappled pattern of the sun through the trees on the path.

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August 22nd

The foot has it. I love the dappled pattern of the sun through the trees on the path.

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First major batch is done

The first batch of slides and photos that I sent to scancafe.com are complete. I’ve reviewed them and am now waiting for them to be returned to me. I know need to gather up the rest to send to scanmyphotos.com. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can get that accomplished. It was really cool to see the scan of slides-most of which I hadn’t seen for over 20 years, some over 40 years. Found a couple really cute ones from when I was a toddler.

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August 21st

I caught this mourning dove in the tree.

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August 19th

A sign in a parking lot. I’m not sure what a u.u. church is. There is no I in team but there is a U (or 3) in church.

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August 18th

The hotel that I stayed in in La Jolla has this great vista of trees. Unfortunately it is really just a gussied up Motel 6

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August 17th

An old art deco theater in LA is now medical office space. It is just too weird for words.

They left the box office in tact.

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August 17th

A jet in the “lane” at LAX

There is always such interesting sights in an airport.

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August 16th

Its that time of year-everyone heading off on vacation. This is “California Vacation”

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Week-end of August 22nd

Nothing special to do this week-end other than to recover from a 67 hour week.
catch up on 43T Pix a day posting
collect photos to send for scanning
send out requests for mom’s memory book
compile pix selections from family and send to photographer
water plants
pick up cleaning
grocery store
buy strawberries
cut up strawberries
eat strawberry shortcake
yoga
cuddle with mrrad
finish reloading programs on computer
stop by mom’s
nap
nap
personal spa hour
post a few things on ebay

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Its been 29 days

and he had another seizure this morning. Don’t know why-no unusual stressors and we’ve been impeccable with his meds. After his seizure mrrad took him out and let him off-leash to go do his business (he very private and always goes behind a tree) and he took off over the hill. He was gone for about an hour. Generally he’s really good off leash and comes back when called. But he was disoriented. We went on a search, mrrad climbed the hill and I drove around the valley looking for him. I was at the field when I asked a walker if she had seen a black lab and she had-about 5 minutes before about 10’ off the road. I drove back in that direction. Got out of the car to call him, and then he comes trotting down the side walk (after he stopped and said hello to another walker) with his tongue hanging out, very happy to see me. He’s laying at my feet right now. We need to take him in for a blood test.

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August 16th I am grateful for . . .

A quiet week-end getting a lot accomplished
That Kona has gone 4 weeks since his last seizure
Fresh cucumber salad
Fabulous strawberry shortcake
Restorative yoga
My supportive husband and wonderful dog and bird

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Week-end of August 15th

I find that when I do a FTF list on the week-end, I actually accomplish something other than sleep. There is not much on the agenda this week-end (actually there is more than I would like)

-deposit expense check-
-hair appointment-
-grocery store-
-pick up presecription-
take in cleaning
laundry in process-pay bills-
-water plants-
-make vitamins-
-yoga-
-dog walk-
-clean phx cage-
reload info on computer in process-see L-
-send request to White House for mom’s birthday card-
send out requests for mom’s memory book
-finish reviewing scans and order-
review proofs from family photo shoot in process, waiting on family to finish reviewing-make apple pie-
-massage-
pharmacy program
review drawing send back comments
post a few things on ebay next week
book travel for next week
-nap-
nap didn’t happen
nap didn’t happen
home facial/personal spa hour
-catch up on my 43T pix-a-day posting-
-cut up strawberries for strawberry shortcake-
-make biscuits for strawberry shortcake-
-eat strawberry shortcake-

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Next thing to tackle

I want to create a memory book fo rmy mom and get birthday greetings as well as memories from several family members (those few who are still alive, my mom is the youngest)and others. I will them scan them and put them into a book that is hardbound and includes photos also. To get that done, there are several steps that I must take:
1. list of people to send requests to
2. addresses for those people
3. write letter and send out with SASE
4. Gather all images and scan
5. Create book
6. Get printed.

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Request for White House card sent off

I sent a request to the White House to have a birthday greeting sent to my mom for her 90th birthday. I did the same for her 80th birthday.

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Received the lo-res proofs

And they are awesome! Am in the process of reviewing with my family. We can select up to 200 (of the 450 she took) and have them edited and enhanced. Then we get all images in hi-res in a few weeks. And it was so reasonable in cost. I spent all of $250 for 2 hours of the photographers time and a donation to the site.

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August 15th

My favorite pair of shoes this summer.

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The Other Queen by Phillipa Gregory

Set in the 16th century, about Mary Queen of Scots during her first years of imprisionment by Queen Elizabeth. I always enjoy these books by Gregory.

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August 14th

Kona on his favorite path . . . a walk around the valley. I love his shawdow too.

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August 13th

Sunset from the Golden Gate Bridge with the Marin Headlands in the background.

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August 12th

The fountain in front of the Century Plaza Hotel at night.

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August 11th

Street Banner in San Francisco

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August 10th

This is new! Since when did Kona become shy?

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Week-end of August 15th

I find that when I do a FTF list on the week-end, I actually accomplish something other than sleep. There is not much on the agenda this week-end (actually there is more than I would like)-deposit expense check-
-hair appointment-
-grocery store-
pick up presecription
take in cleaning
laundry
pay bills
water plants
make vitamins
yoga
-dog walk-
clean phx cage
reload info on computer
see L
send request to White House for mom’s birthday card
send out requests for mom’s memory book
finish reviewing scans and order
review proofs from family photo shoot
make apple pie
massage
pharmacy program
review drawing send back comments
post a few things on ebay
book travel for next week
-nap-
nap
nap
home facial/personal spa hour

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Its been 3 weeks without a seizure

Which is great news. Kona seems to be doing really well. We’ve upped his dose of phenobarbital and then add a 1/4 tablet right before bed to help boost the effect overnight and into the morning when he usually has his seizures. I don’t want to jinx it though. I’m taking it a day at a time.

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The photo shoot was this morning

It was awesome! We had it outdoors at St. Vincent’s in San Rafael. The church and grounds are incredible. We did the formal portraits in the formal courtyard and the more casual portraits in another courtyard that was rather rustic. It had these great towering trees that created a fabulous canopy and wonderful vistas. Everyone looked great and was really cooperative. We’ll see the proofs in a few weeks and I have several shots that I took.

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August 9th Today I am grateful for . . .

a great day for a family photo shoot
being home for three days rather than in LA
coming home to newly installed light fixtures that are awesome
that Kona has not had a seizure for three weeks and is looking good
having a job when so many others do not
my loving supportive husband

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August 9th

St. Joseph statue at St. Vincent’s School for Boys. There is a fabulous courtyard behind the church which I hadn’t seen before. It is very rustic because it has not been kept up but has beautiful vistas. This poor statue has cobwebs and leaves stuck all over it.

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August 8th

Slinky

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Week-end of August 8th First Things First

We’re having a family portrait done tomorrow so there are several things to complete for that.

take Mom to the hairdresser
mani/pedi
home facial
get new bulbs for the light fixtures
pay bills
finish reviewing scans and finish order
write birthday cards of D and R
quick grocery store trip
cut up strawberries
post a few things on ebay
send out letter requests for mom’s b-day memory book
send request to White House for mom’s b-day card
snuggle with mrrad (most important)

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Shoot is this Sunday morning.

I was finally able to get ahold of someone at the venue who was very nice and very helpful. We’re all set up. The family knows and has been confirmed. Last night I did some shopping and bought something to wear and a new top for my mom to wear. Tomorrow I’m taking my mom to the hair dresser and I’m going to get my nails done. I also stopped on the way home tonight and purchased two hula hoops and a yo-yo, fun props for the candid shots. Mom still doesn’t know what we are doing. he-he. It will be a fun surprise.

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August 7th

We bought a new light fixture for our dining room. It is awesome! Here are the globes.

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August 6th

The Sunset Collection

Sunset in San Francisco with the fog starting to come in.

The Golden Gate Bridge at Sunset

Big Rock Ridge at Sunset

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August 5th

The Mormon Temple in La Jolla. Very striking from the 5

They do build beautiful buildings. Perhaps one day I will be able to photograph all of them.

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August 3rd

Where am I? Am I lost? No I”m Neverlost. What city? Where am I going? This has been my life lately.

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August 3rd

Gate and portal at St. Vincent’s. This is the venue I’m hoping to have family portrait shot at.

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Date is set

Our family photo shoot is on this Sunday morning. I have my family confirmed and have told my mom we have something planned but not what it is. I’m taking her to get her hair done and I looked over her wardrobe today. Its driving her crazy because she doesn’t know what’s up. I only need to secure the venue. And I have a few back-up locations if there is a problem with this one. I just need to let the rest of the family know the particulars soon, like today. This will be fun.

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Monday August 3rd

I’m taking a PTO day today since I have so much to get done around the house and I’m traveling for the rest of the week

Telcon w/LB
Call lighting store and straighten out order (the wrong globe was shipped and we are installing tomorrow)
Let family know particulars regarding photo shoot on Sunday (time, attire, location)
confirm with venue for photo shoot
Go over to Mom’s and select her wardrobe for the photo shoot.
Get car washed
mani/pedi
personal spa hour
review online photos
let work know I’ll be on PTO
book car service for tomorrow

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I'm so excited

I just received an email telling me that my photos are online for my review. You get to review all of them and only have to chose 50% of them. I can’t wait to see them. They are over 30 years old, from when I lived in Versailles and traveled around Europe.

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August 2nd

In the background is Mount Tamalpais, which is the tallest point in Marin County. Mount Tam, as it is affectionately known as, is also called the “sleeping princess” Can you tell why? It took me a while to see it.

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August 1st

The deer are now down from the hills since its so dry. They love this tree right next to our street. I was about 10 feet away when I took this.

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