Reality

Time to face it dammit!  Must have been on crack when I dug my feet into the dirt and stated I was going to keep the house in Yreka. Claiming "a house is all I ever wanted from Dad," must have been delusional.  Yes it's lovely up North. Quieter. Calm. HOWEVER, it's a very depressed area, frigging cold in winter, AND there is $125K left on the TWO loans. In finally acting like a responsible adult I now know
it's not worth keeping nor do I truly want it.  Unless I can find a soul who wants to pay me a $150K in cash, bye bye Yreka house.  Let the B of A deal with you.
What a relief!!!!

The Agony of Defeat

I ruefully admit I was a late comer to the 49ers bandwagon this season.  I don't like Jim Harbaugh's arrogance, thought Alex Smith a complete bust and didn't get to see much TV coverage of their games so didn't see the vast improvement.  I've always suspected a conspiracy when it comes to broadcasting the Niners in the LA market. Rarely are their games broadcast unless it's a national feed and even then it's the third level broadcasting team.  Well, yesterday after one of the BEST ever football playoff victories to get to the NFC championship game, they came oh so very close to going to the Super Bowl. Brutal loss but no one to blame but our collective selves.  Some bad play calling, horrific turnovers, (they always bite you in the ass), some ego fueled stupidity and the undeterred desire of Eli Manning. An overtime loss at home when you are so close. Painful. So painful. Take stock though. We are BACK!

Oh By The Way

Won't be hiking here anymore.  Too creepy!!!!! Was just up there hiking last week.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/us/body-parts-found-in-los-angeles-bronson-canyon.html

Gallery Show

Posting for a friend who had his first show Friday night.

Changin' It Up

2012 began and I FINALLY got off my butt and painted the wall in my apartment. The same wall that I've been saying I'd paint since July. Same wall that I had paint samples leaning against all that time.  Damn it's hard to get motivated these days! Thankfully, I did and I LOVE the color.  Brightens up everything, even my melancholy mood on most days.  Now there's a plus.  Also permitted me to rearrange art. Don't be fooled all the art is aligned properly.  Little Miss DYI uses a  level to be certain.  I'd just hung the mirror so it wasn't secure and obviously not straightened.  Given I'm still partly in the 20th century with a Panasonic 27 inch tube TV, I had to use it as the centerpiece.  Did pretty well don't you think?!?

Still working on the rest of the reformation of the room. Two trips to IKEA scouting, pricing, measuring for a shelve or two to go above my desk.  Think I found what I wanted today but held off buying it. Wanted to be certain the measurements were correct for the space.  Also needed know I can position the  shelve and bolster with studs.  3rd floor! State that quakes. ALWAYS have to keep that reality in mind.

Cannot complain about the weather since the new year began.  Leave it to LA to be in the 70's and 80's in January. As you can see I'm not the only soul on the trail who appreciates the stellar sunrises we've being experiencing.

As The Sunrises

Eye opening LA sunrise this morning. Sightlines for miles as the hound and I trod the trail.  Took our time and enjoyed the beauty.

Not sure why Old Glory and Israel's flag were waving but....

Our pace was leisurely so we could enjoy solar uprising.

Yep, a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Tick, Tick, Tick

From the abode of Ramona, Cooper, Emma and I wish everyone belly rubs, good health and prosperity for 2012!!

I Gotta Say

I'll admit I still experience a slight shiver when I hear Tubular Bells from The Exorcist but this one sheet will cause nightmares. Holly crap!!!!

Only In LA

The day after Christmas is always so quiet. Streets nearly devoid of cars. The only sounds that caught my ear as Ramona and I began our sojourn up Mt. Hollywood were the owls hooting a greeting as we started out on the trail.  Quite lovely and eerily soothing to hear them call out. Refreshing hike. Few people on the trail. A chill in the air. Crisp and clear sunrise.

At the top Ramona looking to see if some one has a treat for her.

As we were nearly done two others were just beginning.

And so it goes. Another holiday Monday in the State of LA.

Merry Christmas