Shades of Autumn

Yes To Peace

A Parting...

The day after a huge storm here in N. California, I set out to find evidence of mother nature's work. Unimpressed with most everything that I saw, I was fascinated by this one body of water. It appeared to be a parting of the...algae (as opposed to Moses' parting of the red sea).

Autumn

Not one who is known for celebrating Halloween (and most other American customs), I decided to make a huge sacrifice and surprised a friend with a trip to Moore's Pumpkin Patch in Pleasanton, CA. Instead of reveling in ghost and goblins, I took in the autumn air, vibrant colors, and sheer enjoyment of the moment.

The Vault

The wine cellar at The Firehouse Restaurant in downtown Sacramento. 8,000+ bottles of wine chill in their cellar.

This is my favorite shot. I love the angles.

Sunshine Garden

Garden Variety

Traveling Editor

Since graduate school, I have been the designated editor for my friends' writing assignments. Not too long ago, a close friend asked me to help edit her manuscript. What an honor and project! I am constantly noticing spelling and grammar mistakes. I simply can't help it. I am a traveling editor. With that said, take a gander at these signs and let me know if you see what I see. Love it!

This sign is placed in the front window of a taqueria on 16th St. in the Mission.

This one here is used as a cautionary sign at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

This lovely sign is on the front of a shop in downtown Oakland.

Nail shop in Greenwich Village.

Subtlety

Freckles

Natural Flow

I love how plants and flowers grow, spontaneously, anywhere. The natural flow of this vine on this building is beautiful.

¡Libertad!

Pacifica Pier in Pacifica, CA

Oneness

This piece is located at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. It's subject, Human Variation. I call it, Oneness.

Show Your Pride

Photo taken while driving down 21st St. in the Mission. I was the passenger, of course.

Riverwalk in Reno

Who knew that such a beautiful and peaceful area existed in Reno, NV? I know I didn't. This is definitely my new summer spot. We walked the Riverwalk area one evening, and I took a jog along the river the following morning. The river sparkled as the morning sun touched it's face.