Cuatro Meses

Southern California Woodpecker of Some Sort

A juvenile, I think. Do you know? He/She was kind enough to visit the sycamore tree next door, and I couldn't make a positive ID with a field guide I consulted.

Happy Holidays

Artifact, 4

"The flag of the fairy country."

Griffith Park Hike

Goodbye, Tokyo 7-7

When I took this photo about 5 or 6 years ago, it wasn't a stretch to anticipate that such a gem wouldn't last long in a fancified Culver City. I found the story put best in an L.A. Weekly blog post here.
We still, thankfully, have the Grand Casino.
Just over the first "7" is the True Value logo, where Stellar Hardware used to be. They had free popcorn and coffee, neither of which ever appealed to me, but also a competent, helpful staff, and they charged a reasonably low fee for fixing a screen. Good business. I don't believe in mourning for places that have gone out of business, but Main Street and its alley are poorer without these two.

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Culver City

on a recent evening

Monument

3 Months

The Carrot Seed

By Ruth Krauss and Crocket Johnson is a must-read.

Otra Vez

It's been a bit repetitive here lately, but that's because the garden's been supplying some good material. Hope you don't mind.

Root Down

Our modest garden has offered up some satisfying root vegetables lately. These beets were roasted and enjoyed on Thanksgiving, and we've also had a decent carrot harvest this winter.

Grateful

I'm thankful, first and foremost, for the people in my life. If you didn't end up here by googling "ficus" or "compost" you're most likely on that list. And I'm grateful for that.
Also, I'm grateful to be healthy enough to ride a bicycle and enjoy that activity so completely. And to be able to eat pretty much whatever I want whenever I want, which I try hard not to take for granted.
I'm thankful for the space and weather to grow our little garden (see carrots in previous post).
I'm thankful, of course, for this moment.
Did I mention family and friends already?

Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Carota!

His Little Pants

have little pockets.

Ivan

likes your style.

Predock_Frane Architects

A couple of images I shot for Predock-Frane Architects, from their Habitat 15 project. Lots of connected spaces and beautiful natural light. Thanks, Noé and Michael.

Beet roots or beet greens?

Home. Grown.

Artifact, part 3 or so

"A girl under the sea, with a flower and ribbons in her hair. Her tent is on the sand."

Always

up for a bath.