PROJECT 365 - A CALIFORNIA GIRL'S JOURNEY

365/365 - Brother

2011-01-01T11:27:00.001-08:00

365/365 - Brother, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

To My Brother

Care and kindness,
Patience and understanding, too...
A true and trusted friend,
Makes a brother like you

My Dear Brother, you are loved
Today and all year through.

365/DEC 30

364/365 - Santa Barbara Fly By

2010-12-30T15:14:00.001-08:00

364/365 - Santa Barbara Fly By, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Did a quick drive through Santa Barbara on the way home to Santa Monica. Santa Barbara is always beautiful!

Can't believe I have 1 day to go on 365!

364/DEC 29

363/365 - Shell Beach

2010-12-29T23:04:00.001-08:00

363/365 - Shell Beach, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Shell Beach, California

363/DEC 28

362/365 - Central Coast

2010-12-29T21:39:00.001-08:00

362/365 - Central Coast, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Dusk sets on a drive up to the Central Coast, California

362/DEC 27

361/365 - Jazz

2010-12-28T18:49:00.001-08:00

361/365 - Jazz, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Fabulous jazz trio at The Honor Bar next to South Beverly Grill in Beverly Hills.

361/DEC 26

360/365 - The Gift

2010-12-27T21:46:00.001-08:00

360/365 - The Gift, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

A gift or a present is the transfer of something without the expectation of receiving something in return. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Peace Out. Hugs all around.

360/DEC 25

359/365 - Christmas Eve sunset

2010-12-27T09:26:00.001-08:00

359/365 - Christmas Eve sunset, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Christmas Eve sunset in Santa Monica. :-)

359/DEC 24

358/365 - Kobe the Pushover

2010-12-27T09:11:00.001-08:00

358/365 - Kobe, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

This is Kobe, formerly known as Carl. My parents rescued him from the Lange Foundation in Los Angeles years ago. Being Lakers fans, Carl became Kobe and the rest is history. He is sweet as pie with humans. He's not nice to other dogs, except for one - my rescue dog, Libby. In fact, I think he's in love with her. It's really cute to see how much of a pushover he is. Libby steals his bones, his bed, his dinner, anything he's got, she'll take it and he does nothing but sigh, and lay down. I must say, it is really funny to watch.

358/DEC 23

357/365 - Apple Pan

2010-12-26T15:55:00.001-08:00

357/365 - Apple Pan, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

My Mom and I had lunch at The Apple Pan. It's been around since 1947 and is famous for its hamburgers and apple pie. We sat at the counter, ordered our burgers and fries and enjoyed every morsel. Next, we ordered dessert, apple pie a la mode with coffee. While we were there, we had a celebrity sighting, comedian, Jon Lovitz. He must know what I know. Apple Pan is "old school" deliciousness.

357/DEC 22

356/365 - Drive by Beverly Hills

2010-12-26T14:31:00.001-08:00

356/365 - Drive by Beverly Hills, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Drive by shooting of Palm Tree wrapped in lights - taken while driving on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills.

356/DEC 21

355/365 - My Charlie Brown Camellia Christmas Tree

2010-12-25T22:02:00.001-08:00

355/365 - My Charlie Brown Camellia Christmas Tree, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

For the last two years, instead of buying a Christmas tree, I've bought a Camellia tree. After Christmas, I just put it out on the porch and enjoy year 'round. This year, I was even more "green" and just pulled in one from the porch, threw lights and bulbs on it and voila, Christmas Tree! Actually, it's a little imperfect so I call it my Charlie Brown Camellia Christmas Tree. Merry Merry to ya'll, whatever you celebrate. Peace.

355\DEC 20

354/365 - Pineapple Express

2010-12-25T13:35:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles was hit by storms, flooding, mudslides and more thanks to a Pineapple Express jet stream. This was shot through my car window looking up at the Santa Monica wave on Wilshire Blvd.

354/DEC 19

P.S. Sorry for multiple blog posts! I'm behind uploading pix and trying to get caught up. :)

353/365 - Dreaming of Christmas

2010-12-24T22:51:00.001-08:00

353/365 - Dreaming of Christmas, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Dogs dream just like humans. I often wonder what Libby is dreaming about, when she kicks and barks in her sleep. Speaking of sleep, counting little naps and longer snoozes, dogs average about fourteen hours of sleep a day. ZZZZZZZ. Sweet Dreams!

353/DEC 18

352/365 - HAPPY GIRL

2010-12-24T19:38:00.001-08:00

352/365 - HAPPY GIRL, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

My dog, Libby is a happy girl. I've noticed lately, however, that she can't see or hear as well. It doesn't seem to make a difference in her spirit or activity. She still communicates the same way, i.e. sneezing, snorting and small barks that sound like clucking. I love my Libster. She makes me laugh EVERY day. :-)

352/DEC 17

351/365 - Warm Welcome

2010-12-24T19:13:00.001-08:00

351/365 - Warm Welcome, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

It's time to celebrate the season. Time to remember and acknowledge my family and friends. They are loving and special. I am thankful. I am lucky.

351/DEC 16

350/365 - Drive by Christmas

2010-12-23T21:53:00.001-08:00

350/365 - Drive by Christmas, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Shot of Christmas while driving. Nothing fancy, just a house from the neighborhood in Santa Monica. Colorful lights make me happy.

350/DEC 15

349/365 - Underneath

2010-12-22T21:09:00.001-08:00

349/365 - Underneath, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

UNDERNEATH

She defines silence
like an apparition
fading out

She disappears
into our apathy

I struggle deeper
Underneath
where she glimmers golden

She defines heaven
Underneath
she’s divine

Author: Billy Jno hope, West Indies

349/DEC 14

348/365 - Beignet Beauty

2010-12-22T12:16:00.001-08:00

348/365 - Beignet Beauty, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Last day in NOLA ended with beignets and coffee at the famous Cafe Du Monde, the original French Market coffee stand. They are served in orders of three. My description in three words? Hot. Sweet. Delicious. For more interesting details on the history of Cafe Du Monde, check out
www.cafedumonde.com/history.html

348/DEC 13

347/365 - Mi-ss-i-ss-i-pp-i!

2010-12-21T23:45:00.001-08:00

347/365 - Mi-ss-i-ss-i-pp-i!, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

A slice of the mighty Mississippi River. Shot from our hotel in New Orleans, LA.

347/DEC 12

346/365 - New Orleans at Night

2010-12-21T12:31:00.001-08:00

346/365 - New Orleans at Night, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

A night shot from my hotel room overlooking the Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA.

346/DEC 11

345/365 - Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

2010-12-20T23:40:00.001-08:00

345/365 - Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

On Dec 10, I was invited to join a roving party where we visited three historic bars in the French Quarter. We all had so much fun. First stop, was the Absinthe Bar (relaxed with killer old-school rock, from Led Zepplin to Moody Blues to Rolling Stones). Next stop was Pat O'Brien's and finally we ended it at the historic Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar - reputed to be the oldest structure used as a bar in the United States built between 1722 and 1732!

The story behind one of the oldest bars in America? Jean Lafitte was a entrepreneur, sailor, diplomat, spy and hero of the Battle Of New Orleans. Lafitte led a colorful and mysterious life in the New World. It is unclear where and when Lafitte was born, but his presence in New Orleans and Bartaria dates about 1770. He was the man to see for whatever one wanted. In 1814, as the British lay at the mouth of the river, Lafitte rushed powder, flint, and troops to General Jackson at Chalmette. Rather than a poorly supplied, out-manned force, the British stepped into a screaming hell of pirates, woodsmen, Indians and free people of color, under cover of a dense fog and an even more dense anti-British attitude. The British were routed. His good deed done, the "hero" headed to sea and more familiar deeds.

345/DEC 10

344/365 - NOLA

2010-12-19T12:00:00.001-08:00

344/365 - NOLA, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

I just went to New Orleans for the first time. It was all dressed up for the holidays. From the friendly local attitude (airport shuttle driver to the local restaurants), to the architecture, music and food, NOLA did not disappoint. Shot from French Quarter.

344/DEC 9

343/365 - Grandma's Black Velvet

2010-12-18T21:35:00.001-08:00

343/365 - Grandma's Black Velvet, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

These fabulous black pumps were my Grandmother Jean's shoes. She wore them to my Mom & Dad's wedding. They are size 5 with a narrow heel. I wish I could wear them, but unfortunately, they're just a little too tiny.

343/DEC 8

342/365 - Vintage Warmth

2010-12-16T23:19:00.001-08:00

342/365 - Vintage Warmth, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

I love Vintage coats. This is an old Lord & Taylor coat with a line/silhouette that's very Audrey Hepburn-ish. It was given to me by a very good friend years ago. Whenever I put it on, I remember them and it makes me feel happy.

342/Dec 7

341/365 - Pink Lemon

2010-12-14T15:10:00.001-08:00

341/365 - Pink Lemon, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

A pink centered lemon from my friend's garden. Cool, eh?

341/DEC 6