Orange Cones

Have a life of their own.

Kumbaya My Lord Kumbaya Seriously, help me up!

Would you look at the price of gas!? Attitca! Attitca!

Save the planet. I could have turned pro you know.

Kings of Sunset Blvd! I love riding up front.

I want to be alone!!!! Any of you been to Turkey?

Putting on my top hat. Attention!

Hanging with the big boys. Mine all mine!

Nobody Walks In LA

Not true. I do and did yesterday. 9 miles. I can barely move this morning but that's besides the point. To really see and experience anything, anywhere, it's best to walk. Here in the Land of La, where the automobile rules, people walk out their front doors, get into their cars, drive to work, get out of their cars, walk from their parking spot to their jobs, walk around the office, and at the end of the day, walk back to their cars and go home. That's it really. 2 people I've told about my walk didn't compliment me for enjoying the good weather or promoting heart health. Simply wanted to know, "are you insane?" Maybe I am but how else would I see such idiosyncratic charm displayed in this window on Sunset Boulevard?

or watch this child help her mother at work

or wonder aloud, "Aren't they one in the same?"

Mt. Hollywood

Oddly enough NOT where the Hollywood sign is located.

The goal and the trail to the top.

The view on they way up with smiles.

Crowded on top and more coming.

Stretch it out as the sunshine finally arrives

Maybe you're asking where's the pic of the view from the top of Mt. Hollywood? Truth? I was so exhausted from the climb I couldn't press the button on the camera. Sad. Anyway, not stellar view this morning. Too overcast. Maybe next trek. Maybe. Where's my Motrin?

Rose Bowl Flea Market

It's huge! It's fun. 2nd Sunday of every month. Hadn't been in ages so headed East to Pasadena. Always an enjoyable sojourn. Did I take my camera? Moi?!?

Loads of "stuff."

Interesting people.

Seriously, if I EVER....

Buns, Geese and Guns

Yesterday I whined my way up one of the trails to the Griffith Park Observatory.

The huffing, puffing and heart pounding caused me to curse aloud but loved the sense of accomplishment when I reached the top. Forgetting the inevitable soreness, the hikes improve my psyche.

On clear days the view isn't bad either.

I try to do these climbs at least twice a week. Sometimes feeling cocky I'll jog back down. You would think I was still in my 30's instead of pushing 60. It will NOT be pretty if I ever slip and fall.

Still not done with my morning ramble I drove over to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. There is a lake where geese, ducks and swans dwell. Brought old bread to share.

Thankfully, I still have all my fingers.

Late last night there was gunfire in my neighborhood. Sadly not unusual. Hooray for Hollywood.