Time for the boys to shine.
Friday Night Cat Blogging
Cat thought for the day
A sleeping cat does not stir: it rearranges its molecules.
Texture in Nature
Lastech came home with a new batch of photos. I was amazed that low tide could lead to such a variety of texture and lines. These were taken at a bird sanctuary on the San Francisco Bay.
No accounting for taste: some favorite movie themes and songs
This isn’t any kind of top 10 list, or “best of” by any means: the following clips are posted in no particular order, either.
Some are amusing, some evocative, maybe sad, but they have all stuck somewhere in my mind.
And this sample isn’t exhaustive: I left out Henry Mancini, Roque Banos and Bruno Coulais to name just a few.
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Hill Hopping and a Sunrise
As most people know, San Francisco has a lot of hills. Many of those hills have parks and open space at the top. They make wonderful places to catch a sunrise or sunset, depending on location.
We started our morning on Bernal Heights. The area is nicknamed Bernalwood and is topped by a pretty grassy hill with a few trees and a microwave tower. It provides a beautiful vantage point for watching the sun rise over the bay. It also provides a great view of downtown and the Bay Bridge.
After the attack by the killer skeeters, we decided to hop to another hill and visit McLaren Park.
Looking back at Bernalwood from McLaren Park, I couldn’t resist another pic. It looks rather pretty in the morning light.
The pond below the blue water tower was as smooth as glass.
Friday Night Cat Blogging: Early edition
It’s time for the boys to shine
Water Water Water
It seems that a great many of our friends are suffering though a heatwave. I can’t send them cooler air from here, but I can post some nice cool water photos.
Cats and Other Critters: It’s love
Who says cats always eat birds or rodents? Here are some exceptions to the rule.
San Francisco wildlife and a some flowers
The other day, we wandered up to the nearby park. We just felt the need to get out for a bit. I found myself chasing a butterfly called the Pale Swallowtail.
I also saw a beautiful Red-shouldered Hawk.
