I like the stars. It’s the illusion of permanence, I think. I mean, they’re always flaring up and caving in and going out. But from here, I can pretend…I can pretend that things last. Neil Gaiman – The Sandman: Brief Lives Early 1970’s: I was in elementary school at the time. Monday – Friday I looked […]
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden / Part one
How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every shining flower!
Howlin’ Ray’s
Saturday 10am. It’s opening time and there is a huge line. Luckily most of the line was in the shade so while it was hot and humid you won’t get sunburned.
River Belle Terrace + Edelweiss Snacks – Disneyland
There are many food choices at Disneyland. We decided to splurge and try River Belle Terrace the fanciest spot I’ve eaten at in Disneyland. Decor made me think I was eating at a fancy plantation owners dinner party.
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa / Part one
It turned out to be an excellent idea to tag along with the small group enjoying the docent tour. Starts at 1:15 on most days. Our guide, Mary Francis, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of this mission including the story of the bells, the origins of each statue inside the church and so much more. Wouldn’t want […]
Disneyland
It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears It’s a world of hopes and a world of fears There’s so much that we share That it’s time we’re aware It’s a small world after all It’s a small world My first time here we had to strategically plan which E ticket rides we wanted […]
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden / Part three of three
Four separate areas are designated as follows; Display garden, Children’s garden, Discovery hike and Fire safe demonstration garden.