Anytime, any season ice cream appeals to many of us. When I am on a road trip Diary Queen is always tempting. Locally there are a number of local or chain ice cream shops. The boys and I have tried quite a few, but after trying a new place we always go back to Rich Farm, which is the closest to our houses.
Friday, June 28, 2024
Friday Food - Ice Cream 06-28-24
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Ruth B. McDowell 06-24-24
I am very sad to tell you that Ruth B. McDowell died on Saturday,June 22nd, she was just 79. The cause was Multiple Myeloma. She wasn't sick very long, but how would I know? She was never one to complain. When I learn more I will post any information.
This is the first of Ruth's quilts I added to the Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection in1994. It is my favorite.
Monday, June 24, 2024
Out to Space 06-24-24
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Automobiles 06-19-24
I notice unusual cars, although I am not a car "buff". Mostly I see the models from years past. But the other day this one was in the parking lot of a restaurant. When I left I stopped to take pictures, but didn't get out to walk around the back of the vehicle. I thought it must be a custom model and wished I could see it on the road. Only four days later I saw it, or another one, on the road. I was so startled I didn't think to follow it for a better look. Mentioning the sighting to a friend and showing her the photos, she knew it was a Tesla and said one lived two blocks from her. I Googled it and found that it is Tesla's New Cybertruck, which Google says will be released in 2025. The base model will be $60,990 and the "super-duper" model will be about $99,990 and will reach 60mph in just 2.6 seconds. And reach 130mph.
Friday, June 14, 2024
Friday Feet 06-14-24
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Flowers 06-13-24
I realize that every year about this time when the kangaroo paws start blooming, I post a picture. The blooms just fascinate me, they are just so different from any other that I have seen. They must have been imported from Australia in the last twenty years or so and are now everywhere in Orange County, CA. They may be growing across the USA, but these days I don't go much of anywhere else. I do see them in San Diego County on my infrequent visits there..
The shapes of these "petals" do resemble kangaroo's paws. |
In the upper center you can see one of the unassuming little flowers. Looks a bit like a multi-pointed star with a ring of stamens in the center. I have never detected a fragrance.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Sidewalks 06-10-24
Summer has arrived and some schools are adjourned, which gives children time to play outdoors. There are several young girls who love writing on the sidewalk with chalk. And Barb, who I think is eleven, has outdone herself. I cannot get high enough (maybe I need a drone) to show her guided pathways. There is a vine with large leaves to follow, stepping on each leaf. And a trail of the planets each marked with the correct names. Quite a layout, nicely done. KoKo is not impressed, but I am .