Contrasting Fuel Prices

Los Angeles -- December of 2008, when fuel was affordable--at least for a few days.

The Best Camera Is...

Pasadena -- I recently posted this photo on Instagram, which caught a bit of attention. I used to carry my SLR with me a lot, but since being sucked into the iPhone cult, my Apple devise has filled in the gap of those days when an SLR is too impractical. Chase Jarvis once said, "The best camera is the one that's with you™." So true. This shot was a last-minute panorama taken outside of the Soup Plantation after lunch. It reminds me of a photo that may have been taken in the 60s or early 70s.

Colorado Blvd Circa 1981

Pasadena -- The corner of Fair Oaks and Colorado Blvd before the development of "Old Town," circa 1981.

Bus Stop at Dusk

Pasadena -- Colorado Boulevard

Vintage Gas Station

Pasadena

Builders in the Wood

Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles -- Two women pose for the camera

Truck Tire

Vernon, Los Angeles

50 Years Ago Today

Pasadena, CA -- That would be me in 1962, downing my first birthday cake with cousin's, "Bug" and Cheryl. It's been a good ride so far! 

If all goes to plan...

The High Sierra -- Not much more than a three-hour drive from Los Angeles, looms the Southern Sierra. Hopefully, I will be heading up into the high country of the Sierra Nevada to commune with my furry-tailed friends. The plan is to take a group of Scouts on a four-day backpack. This will be one of two trips planned this Summer. The second trek will be with my wife in Yosemite's high country.

Goats in Los Angeles

Palos Verde, LA County -- Billy was the only curious one in the crowd.