Category: Diary

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Found in an Alley – A Little Statue

A statue of a little girl I spotted in an alley
A statue of a little girl I spotted in an alley

I spotted this weathered garden statue today of a young girl positioned against a brick wall. The statue has a textured finish, giving it an aged appearance, and it portrays the girl in a standing pose, wearing a bonnet and a dress with a sash, and she is holding what appears to be a basket. The details on the statue are worn, which suggests it has been exposed to the elements for some time. There is a wire or cord of some kind looped on the ground near the statue, and to the left, there are dark patches of soil and possibly some kind of fungi or bark. The bricks behind the statue show signs of deterioration, with chipped paint and eroded mortar, emphasizing the statue’s rustic setting.

Saint Patrick’s Day – Man on the Street

Today was Saint Patrick’s Day, and there was a bit of spring in the air. So I picked up my point-and-shoot Canon and went for a stroll in the Village of Claremont.

A Science Fiction Collection and a Mixtape


My Comb Binding Machine

I’ve been engrossed in working on my next book, a collection of science fiction short stories, while also compiling a mixtape for Mr. Ted Munk. In preparation for the fiction manuscript, I printed it out and painstakingly used my comb binding machine to punch holes along the sides of the pages to accommodate the plastic comb binder.

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Time Lapse of Sky and Clouds – January 26, 2024

Time lapse of sky and clouds. January 26, 2024

Freedom of Speech Wall at Pomona College

This wall spans the entire length of the “Walker Beach” quad at Pomona College, where students are free to exercise their right of free speech. Every semester new paintings and graffiti go up. I love to walk through here and “read” the wall.

This wall spans the entire length of the “Walker Beach” quad at Pomona College, where students are free to exercise their right of free speech. Every semester new paintings and graffiti go up. I love to walk through here and “read” the wall.

Colorful Glass Brick Wall at Claremont McKenna College

I stumbled upon this beautiful glass brick wall while strolling the campus of Claremont McKenna College. All students have left for winter break — no “holdovers” — so I’m free to roam uninhibited and find things I didn’t know were there. Like this wall in front of Marks Hall. On all my walks across campus, I’d never seen it. I don’t know who designed it or built it, but they did a great job. Very creative!

I stumbled upon this beautiful glass brick wall while strolling the campus of Claremont McKenna College. All students have left for winter break — no “holdovers” — so I’m free to roam uninhibited and find things I didn’t know were there. Like this wall in front of Marks Hall. On all my walks across campus, I’d never seen it. I don’t know who designed it or built it, but they did a great job. Very creative!

Saxophone Christmas Busker

I’ve seen this guy around town a lot. This particular video is from last Friday when I made a trip to the Village to take in the preparations for that night’s annual lighting of the Christmas tree. It’s odd that one of the women approaching from the right puts money in his collection urn but doesn’t linger to soak in the tunes.

I’ve seen this guy around town a lot. This particular video is from last Friday when I made a trip to the Village to take in the preparations for that night’s annual lighting of the Christmas tree. It’s odd that one of the women approaching from the right puts money in his collection urn but doesn’t linger to soak in the tunes.

Our 27th Wedding Anniversary

The photograph showcases a man and a woman standing amidst a verdant backdrop. The man, wearing glasses, dons a casual green t-shirt and has a slight smile on his face. The woman, standing to his right, is dressed in a vibrant red dress and radiates happiness with a broad smile. Her hair is pulled back, emphasizing her high cheekbones and bright eyes. The foliage behind them, with a mixture of light and shadows, creates a serene atmosphere. Their close proximity and warm expressions suggest a comfortable and familiar relationship between the two.