Last night I arrived safely back home to Kansas. The second thing I did upon arrival was go outside and look up at the sky. I am to be reporting to sister what I can see from here. She is to be keeping me informed of how many steps she is taking. It is our astronomy/fitness long-distance coaching plan. It's anyone's guess who will fall off the wagon first.
Meanwhile I am missing Corky aka "the Missus". She is my sisters 2nd favorite cat. For this reason I am extremely partial to her. We always have lots of petting sessions when I visit.
I also miss wandering back alleys and coming upon ginormous colorful bougainvillea's and traipsing through Arlington Gardens to see all the succulents.
If you are planning a trip to LA anytime you will want to stop in at Malo and get yourself a Tia Angelina. I will advise that if you have one in the middle of the day, after you have been flying all morning, you may need a nap afterwards. I will also suggest you get some burnt habanero & creme to go with your chips followed by one squash blossom taco and one al pastor taco.
Before we headed up north on our Grand Tour of California we did these regular LA things. Cruising the streets on foot and by car. Looking for the unusual and extraordinary. You are guaranteed to spot many. Especially if your tour guide happens to be an expert on all things LA.
On this trip I finally got up the nerve to draw some roses. Next post will contain my efforts. I will also be featuring an exclusive series of sketches I did of Mary Ann and I. You will need to empty your bladder before viewing. And don't have any liquid in your mouth either.
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Posted by: jacki long | 09/26/2015 at 07:07 PM
Well, it wouldn't be the first time I have spit coffee all over the keyboard while reading one of yours or MAs posts! I will heed the other warning tho...
Posted by: barbara | 09/27/2015 at 05:58 AM
Can't wait to see your sketches of Mary Ann!! She did show one of you over on her blog today or maybe it was posted yesterday. I love seeing your photos--looks like you had a great trip!
Posted by: Janet | 09/27/2015 at 06:45 AM
Welcome home! Your posts never fail to delight...still laughing!
Posted by: Paula | 09/27/2015 at 08:28 AM
Such a feeling of well-being in your posts. Looking out at the world, seeing beauty in the
Smallest seed, far more rewarding and healthy than shutting the door to life and
pouting about every little thing.
We can share the "sister love" the quest of adventure in the road ahead, the color
Of the sky and flower, bird and wave.
The technology that is available to us and your generous sharing is so appreciated.
I will raise a glass tonight along with those around our table and be thankful for
simple pleasures.
Posted by: Barbara Tarbox | 09/27/2015 at 09:50 AM
Happy that you made it home safely and are able to report all the goodies from this latest jaunt. I wonder if you'll look up and see a supermoon over Kansas tonight? I'm almost tempted to get a tripod to film the event, but not sure if I can organize myself in time. Look up, look waaaaay up!
Posted by: Leslie J. Moran | 09/27/2015 at 11:02 AM
it's a shame you didn't get a photo of my ground beef & dill pickle tacos or of my sangria!
missus is now my favorite cat. wyatt is the stepchild. he rolled in the dirt then jumped up on my pillow last night. bad kitty!
Posted by: sister | 09/27/2015 at 03:32 PM