Day 2740: A sad day.

Sally: junk mail collage

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Gianna and Kobe Bryant

A sad day. NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter 

and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday. His sudden death at age 41, touching off an outpouring of grief for a star whose celebrity transcended sports. 

Sincere condolences and prayers to all of the families.

Friday, the daughters took the Moms for lunch in Irvine, 

at 

 Really good ramen, and my favorite rice.

If you are interested in ramen, this article from Stan and 

BBC Travel is about the only Michelin rated ramen in Japan.

Thank you, Stan.

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Mixed Media Faces: Fun and Fantasy

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A smile for Monday ...

Day 2484: Blessings

blessings: collages & digital

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Today was "C" day. 

A 9 am appointment with Dr. Sodl in Anaheim.

Both shoulders have arthritis and both are bone on bone, 
the ultimate diagnosis is replacement. 
Cortisone is my helper.

Dr. Sodl uses an ultrasound to locate the best placement 
for the cortisone shot, it eases the pain but doesn't cure the situation.

Surgery was a possibility for this fall. 

But the opportunity to go to France for two weeks or be 
restricted for six months, had even Dr. Sodl saying, 
"Go to France!"

And, I will.

Tuesday night WW invited me to go with her to watch 

Garret & UCLA play at UCI in men's baseball. 

I said yes in a nano second.

UCI is nearby, just 11 miles from my home.

But we were going mainly to see our good friend ....

Costa Mesa and Irvine in the distance, I live near the hills.

The game was sold out, so we stood for the game, but a great view.

The game started at 6 pm, a fun way to spend an evening.

When people left early, it freed up space for strecthing.

Kacie, WW, Lindsay, Grandma, Grandhunk#2

 Garret had many fans in attendance.

Our guy, Garret #5 for UCLA, on deck.

Final score: UCLA- 7, UCI- 0

 

Red arrow points to where we are parked, UCI 4th floor.

 Our car is the farthest.

 

Garret & Grandhunk #2, August, 2014

A great evening.

Very good, best friends.

A smile for Wednesday ...

Day 2078: Just 4 miles from home.

boy: ink drawing, gelli print & collage

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Tuesday's at Irvine Park is the Farmers Market, 9-1 PM.

We get to bypass the $3 weekday fee & have free entry to the park.

Still busy at noon.

I met Ted at his vegetable stand.

As I was deciding when he said all bunches $1.

He was tired and ready to pack up.

He said he had been up since 4 AM.

All fresh from the farm, with dirt to prove it.

I bought some, dirt and all.

A lot of cleaning and prep work to do tonight, 

except the asparagus, it's already gone. 

I had it for supper.

Before leaving I took a quick hike, then a drive 

to share a tiny bit of this beautiful 160 acre park.

poor photo of lake with paddle boats

terrible photo but I wanted you to see the horses

Just 4 miles from home. So, bye, till next time.

A thoughtful smile for Wednesday ...

("If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" 

 a philosophical thought experiment that raises questions regarding observation and perception.)