Photo taken at the Marion Davies guest house at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, CA. She appears to be dressed as a clown in this photo and was known for throwing lavish costume parties. Good old days, indeed.
Books, Blocks, Hope
Photo taken at Bart’s Books in Ojai, CA. Blocks arranged by Dad.
I See Butterflies
Photo taken on Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice, CA.
Casablanca: Bathroom Door
As far as bathroom doors in restaurants go, this is hard to beat. Photo taken at Casablanca in Venice, CA.
New Year: Writing in the Sand
I came upon a woman writing this in the sand today during a beach walk. Photo taken in Santa Monica, CA.
Winter Wonderland: Toes in the Sand
On this first day of the winter solstice, I am grateful for LA days that make wearing flip-flops possible all year long. Photo taken in Venice Beach, CA.
Patterns Under Foot
Pattern in the sand in Venice one day, pattern on the sidewalk in San Francisco another day.
All Aboard: Union Station
There’s just something about an old train station. Photos from Union Station in Washington, D.C.
Sunrise, Sunset
It was a sunrise and sunset kind of day. Photos taken in Venice Beach, CA.
Thanksgiving: Farmers’ Market Pics
Photos taken at the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite day to go: always crowded and full of people picking out fresh produce for their Thanksgiving feasts. I love to overhear conversations with shoppers and vendors talking about what they’re making and sharing tips and wishes for a good holiday. The “go organic or go home” apple vendor from Paso Robles gave me the tip a few years ago to use some Pink Lady apples with Granny Smith ones when making apple pie.
Skewed Horizon: Accidental Curve
This was an accident. Photo of Venice Beach, taken with the Hipstamatic Helga Viking lens.
Good Gourd: Happy Halloween
Boo. Happy Halloween.
End of the Road: Route 66
A trip that ends at the beach is a good trip. Photo taken in Santa Monica, CA — the end of historic Route 66.
Scary Clowns on the Balcony
Scary clowns on the balcony. Photo taken in Venice, CA (just in time for Halloween).
Blowing a Horn for the Heat Wave
Photo taken in Santa Monica, CA.
Sign: Love to Give
Photo taken in Santa Monica, CA.
Morning Glow
Photo taken at Venice Beach with Hipstamatic, Kaimal Lens.
Abbot Kinney Fest: Mask of the Man Himself
When asked if I could take her photo holding the Abbot Kinney mask, this volunteer for the Venice Historical Society — dressed as Charlie Chaplin — hammed it up for the camera.
Dandelion on a Grey Fall Day
Love on a Rock: Rock of Love
Love on a rock. Rock of love. Love is rock solid. (Photo taken in a house full of love.)
Stef McDonald 