There is this adorable little store on Sunset Blvd.. in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA. It’s called Le Pink and offers an eclectic assortment of soaps, lotions, beauty products, etc. And it features a pink bubble gum machine! The top of the display cases hold a wide collection of cool vintage items and toys. Visiting … Continue reading »
Dear Prudence, won’t you come out to play Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day The sun is up, the sky is blue It’s beautiful and so are you Dear Prudence won’t you come out and play Dear Prudence open up your eyes Dear Prudence see the sunny skies The wind is low the birds … Continue reading »
I used to have a super crush on Jimi Hendrix when I was a teen ager. I even named my female dog Jimi after him. Here is one of his songs: After all the jacks are in their boxes And the clowns have all gone to bed You can hear happiness staggering on down the … Continue reading »
I currently live in Norfolk, Virginia. Today I discovered that the Norfolk Scope is the world’s largest reinforced concrete dome. More info on world’s domes here. Here is one of my photos of the Norfolk Scope [detail] While reading on the Scope I discovered also that its designer was the architect Pier Luigi Nervi an Italian … Continue reading »
This is me around the time the song posted below was released. The photo was taken in Rome during a high school field trip. Notice the bell bottom pants. 1974. Mina is the singer and the artist playing the harmonica is Toots Thielemans. “Non Gioco Piu`” means “I Am Not Playing Anymore” Non gioco più … Continue reading »
A while back I posted photos of items on my desk. I recently added a few; here is one. It’s a lampshade completely covered with pink flowers. I like the light it diffuses. Here is a shot taken with the flash to show the actual color. The other “thing” is Trigger, who often wants to go … Continue reading »
My cat Caesar is the epitome of relaxation. What better title to represent Caesar’s images? Now it’s time to say good night Good night Sleep tight Now the sun turns out his light Good night Sleep tightDream sweet dreams for me Dream sweet dreams for you. Close your eyes and I’ll close mine Good night … Continue reading »
I photographed this sign in Italy, in front of a handicap parking space. The sign reads “Want my spot? Get my handicap”. . . . linked to: Signs, signs
–You will probably have to click ”Watch on YouTube”– An Italian song by Giorgia, titled “Voglio Solo Te”. And here is the English translation: I Want Only You Love comes and goes, it is like a wave over me it is like a great sea that I cannot cross without you. Love arrives and will remain imprinted on me even though you are gone, I belong only to you. Love is not easy, yes there will be wounds … Continue reading »
I attended elementary school a long time ago. In my hometown in Italy. Back then girls had to wear a white smock and boys a black one. I am the one with braids in this photo [first grade class]. Amazingly I actually remember all the first and last names of my elementary school mates. Maybe … Continue reading »
…to celebrate a neighbor’s birthday! . Pink Saturday
Swans and ducks in Lecco [Como lake] Italy. . . . Weekend Reflections Camera Critters Friday Ark
I took this photo in Malibu when I went to California to visit my daughter. “….I’d be safe and warm If I was in L.A. California dreamin On such a winters day…” Thursday Theme Song
Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy. Read about them here. . . . Outdoor Wednesday My World Tuesday
My mom has some difficulties standing for long periods of time, so, when it’s time to give Lilo his bath, she brings a chair in front of the sink and goes to work… While taking these photos I felt guilty; I felt like those wildlife photographers that witness nature’s cruelty and don’t intervene to save … Continue reading »
“My” Isla Bonita is Sardinia. Sweet memories always come to mind when I think of times spent there. *sigh* good times!. Musical Monday Monday Music 4M’s Today I am grateful for a relaxing day
Yes – Close To The Edge They don’t make music like this anymore. I’m glad I grew up with such good music. Meaning of the Lyrics from Wikipedia: In a May 27, 1996 interview with Elizabeth Gips on her show “Changes” (KKUP, Cupertino, CA), transcribed in the “Notes From the Edge” fanzine (issue #0159, August … Continue reading »
…..I like to watch Caesar while he sleeps. Pet Pride Today I am grateful for winter.
I heard this interesting version of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” played on the piano by Leszek Mozdzer. I enjoyed it! Posted for Monday’s Music Moves Me Today I am grateful for new music
Welcome to Microfiction Monday, where a picture paints 140 characters, or even fewer. Here’s this week’s picture, with my own story for it “Cut! No, no, noooo…. You have to be more convincing: we are selling grease, here. Let’s try one more time. A-a-and… ACTION!” Read more interpretations of this image at Stony River Today I … Continue reading »
I discovered a fun meme to summarize your blogging year. The idea is to take the first line of one of each month posts from the past year and see what it tells you about your blogging year. Here is the list that represents my blog in 2010. To read any post in its entirety, … Continue reading »
We arrived in Milan around 8am, and my two cousins Luciana and Enrica were there to pick us up and take us “home”. Gilda, of course was also there, she sat on Enrica’s lap the entire drive to Lecco (=my hometown on lake Como). I took some photos as we drove along: the weather was … Continue reading »
I really like Canada geese. On my way to work I saw some walking in a field: I had to stop and capture these images. They now reached the back of Kmart. Don’t you love when they fly in V formation? Camera Critters Today I am grateful for compliments on my teeth from my dentist.
