Day 2702: Ready for my close-up?

"Ready for my close-up" face: graphite & acrylic.

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Still celebrating? Why yes I am

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18315 Brookhurst Street #1, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 

Erin took me to Shin Sen Gumi!

One of my favorite places to eat.

There are twelve restaurants, but we went to Fountain Valley.

Their specialty is Hakata Ramen, and much more.

We sat at the counter.

To get the feel of Shin Sen Gumi, watch this.

This was my view from the counter.

Hot tea on a cold, gray day ... mmm.

Great potato salad ... second only

to June Nomura's.

This is Takana fried rice, a special blend. Oh my!
You don't have to use that much ginger, but we do.

It is on the meal that I want for my last supper.

This is my ramen, halfway, before it disappeared.

If this doesn't make you hungry ...

check your pulse!

I guess you can tell, I am a fan!

Just because ...

Dean heintz id out

bumblebee owl

A smile for Friday ...

Day 2651: I love old photos.

3 @ beach: old photo, collage & digital.

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I have said before I love old photos.

This old black and white is not of family, but

adopted from a basket of old photos at a flea market.

Some photos just get to you? 

If you like the original better than my version at top,

I understand. Hard to top an original.

But, the adoption papers specified that I would play.

With the magic of digital, I can make versions,

and leave the original unscathed.

Ah, technology! When it working, it's heaven.

just because ...

A smile for Wednesday ...

Day 2539: Two Birch.

2 Birch:  photo, Anaheim Hills

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2GN2S:

Sola Cubes

 And over millions of years multi-cellular life evolved into land plants & forests. The colors & shapes of flowers, fruits & seeds all have unique purposes & are as beautiful as they are functional.

Intent on showcasing the wonder and beauty of mother nature, Koichi Yoshimura developed a way to exquisitely preserve plants in acrylic cubes.

He called them “Sola Cubes.”

79 degrees, Sunny, Santa Ana, CA

Demura Sensei is in Florida.

A smile for Tuesday ...

Day 2203: $4.31 at the $ store.

legal tender: photos & digital collage

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This fall under the topic, things I never expected to blog about?

On my way to day class, I stopped at the dollar store.

I needed AA batteries for the clock in the garage.

I ended buying 2 pkg. of batteries, different brands. 

Don't know why?

* If you noticed the missing battery, it's in the garage clock! ;o)

Also a package of kitchen sponges & a cuticle trimmer.

In and out in 10 minutes, $4.31 total.

It is surely some kind of record?

Side note: the cashier asked how I was doing?

I answered, "I'm fine thanks, how about you"?

She seemed surprised, and said she was good,

and she thanked me for asking.

I was surprised, and asked if people didn't ask?

She said, not really. 

Mostly they don't respond to my question, 

some roll their eyes and are eager to go.

I apologized and wished her a better day today.

So, 10 minutes, $4.31 and a lesson in manners.

91 degrees, Sunny, Santa Ana, CA

A smile for Tuesday ...