window views and doors too #2

 Love the design at this side door on Grace Cathedral, an Episcopalian cathedral, in San Francisco.

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Watery Wednesday #38

Last winter we went on a day trip to Lake Tahoe, a 3-hour drive, to snap some photos and have a “snow day”.  On the way, we stopped where cars are parked on the side of the road and explored the place on foot.  During summertime drive up to Lake Tahoe, I don’t recall even seeing this place, but of course this little bridge over a small stream is about a half hour walk from the Interstate.  Boy was I glad we stopped and took that walk.

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My World #52: The Last Shopping Weekend B4 Christmas

The past weekend was the last shopping weekend before Christmas.  While majority of the population are busy shopping for last minute gifts or grocery shopping for what’s going to be on the table, we were taking it easy.  With 99% of our grocery shopping done and our gift shopping completely done two weeks before, husband and I were able to watch a movie.  We went to see 2012, which I thought shouldn’t have been shown around this season.  It’s not Christmassy enough.  Anyway, after the movies we went window shopping in Ikea and drove to Jack London Square to see the giant Christmas tree. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the memo that there wasn’t any tree this year. I wonder why.  Anyway, I’m sharing with you what I have taken on this drizzly day.

The Christmas Tree at Bay Street in Emeryville where we watched the movie.

I am so loving this new light fixture.

Just looking at the display makes me happy and gives me a lot of ideas about how to fix my own home.

I love this couch.

Happy Happy Holidays to one and all.

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Window views and doors too #1

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Side door to a temple, Malacca, January 2008.

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twtw#18

After a short absence, I am back. And I’m sharing a couple of images from my recent visit to Paris last month.

Lucky to capture this road without any automobiles traveling nearby.

I would love to walk this path on the banks of Seine River.  If only I had time.

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Watery Wednesday #37:

Watery reflections at a little park behind the Eiffel Tower.  A little peak at the famous tower and the blue sky and white puffy clouds.

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Watery Wednesday #36

It’s been pretty cold here in the Bay Area. Yap, don’t laugh. It is cold here.  I don’t live too far from the bay  and I found my backyard white from snow dusting overnight. It was that cold. 

I had to run the hose on the car and scrape off  icy accumulation overnight – the risk of leaving the car in the drive way – before I could drive off. I love this weather.  Chilly and it feels and smells like Christmas.

But for Watery Wednesday I am sharing some summer fun from Lake Shasta. 

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Dear Dad

The pain comes every year. Never fails. I thought time heals all wounds.  It doesn’t however fill the hole  in my heart created by your passing. 

So every now and then, I remember you. I remember how much I missed you. How much I wanted to know you more.    I remember you more today than I have in years.  And today and every December 4, I am a mess, weepy and sobby. 

Should I behave like this on the day of your passing?  Would you have liked that, or would you have preferred that I keep a poker face?  On your wake, all your kids made a pact to keep a straight face, no crying in public. I did not know whose bright idea it was but we all agreed to that, and succeeded.  Until the funeral when I let the tears loose.

Anyway, I just want to tell you how much I loved you. I love you. I cannot remember saying it to you when you were alive.  And I truly regretted that omission and will continue to regret it for the rest of my life.

I missed you a lot.