Seeing Red

Duarte, CA -- A major car accident occurred last Friday resulting in two deaths and a few minor injuries. It happened at 5:47am Friday morning, and by 3:00PM, that same day, the freeway was still mostly closed. The 210 is a major artery through the San Gabriel Valley, and when it closes, all the side streets become jammed.

I was on my way up to the lake and got stuck in a two-hour traffic jam. I was feeling very impatient! But then I thought about the families and friends who are missing as a result of the tragedy and soon I wasn't "seeing red" as I was before.

I took a few photos during my two-hour, 2-mph average drive and took this photo at an intersection.

Lake Arrowhead

Life is good on the lake!

Mr. Ed's Side Job

Tattoo

VW Arachnid

Palm Springs is best known for it's fair weather, golf courses and desert playground. But did you know that every March around this time, the illusive Beetle Spider emerges from it's hole to terrify innocent tourists as they pass by? And you thought only Texas can boast of "big."

Death of The City

I was never a loyal Circuit City shopper, I preferred Best Buy. Nevertheless, it's always sad to watch an old icon fail.

A to Z in the USA

Some say the city name, Azusa has everything from A to Z in the... yeah, I hardly think so. But soon, the Metro Gold Line will be extending its track to the Canyon City, about 15 miles from Los Angeles.

I am so glad this little train depot was spared. It's art deco design is reminiscent of the glory days of train travel before commercial flight went mainstream. I would imagine the city will use this structure again, hopefully as a centerpiece for the new train in town.

Another Discriminating Sign Discovered

You would think by now someone would have complained enough for the store owner to remove any sign of discrimination! What's next, the Yuppies?

Never Forget

I took this photo on June 21, 2008. Just a reminder...

Double Trouble

Pasadena -- Poison oak entangled with cactus; a dangerous combination. I found this nasty duo along a trail in Eaton Canyon the other day. Anyone who missed a step would find themselves in a world of hurt for days if not weeks.

But today is St. Patrick's Day and I thought the green was fitting.