Epitaph in a sketchy alley
We spotted this graffiti in a sketchy alley off of Hollywood Blvd. last week. I think “Dirt Cobain” was the name of some street dude’s scruffy mongrel (Those are the best kind). RIP, Dirt....
Monthly Archive: March 2019
Random plants are popping up!
We bought this house last summer, so it’s our first spring here, and boy howdy, there are hidden gems. White, yellow, blue delicate flowers, showy red tulips, new sprouts from our supposedly dead Hardy...
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There was a subtle earthy aroma, combined with the scent of disinfectant, which gave me comfort.
Another weird yard find
Strange objects were always popping up at our previous house, and here too we have some mystery objects from time to time. This metal plate was under the gravel edging the front yard. At...
Ryobi 40v mower. Will it do the job?
We finally replaced our gas mower, having moved last fall, I left it at the old house. We upgraded(?) to a “Home Depot exclusive” Ryobi mowers that runs on a chunky 40 volt battery....
Waiter, there’s a fly on your tip.
A guy on Listia.com is sending me this mint 50 Stolinov coin that features a large housefly. I think a Stolinov is their version of a penny, because 100 Stolinov= 1 Tolar. Also, I...
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
This morning it was about 44 degrees out, and I was shivering while driving to the Y. And yet, A few weeks ago it was in the 20’s and low 30’s, and it was...
QFC King deposed?
This ad from a Dec. 1963 “Prudence Penny” insert in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer indicates that this is the first Christmas for the little QFC king. For all I know, it may have been his...
Can Crushing for the fun of it.
There is something satisfying about crushing can after can, it makes a wonderful crunching noise, almost as good as the sound of breaking glass.
Have yourself a surly little Christmas
From Christmas Day 1967, me in the yellow shirt, with some of my sisters.
