Colourful South First Street San Jose
Some new murals for your viewing pleasure. I have included photos of the artists’ signatures because I didn’t trust myself to read some of them accurately.
Snowbird of Paradise
An Albertan who spends winters in California.
A Wrinkle in Buying
You know how, when you need some gift-buying inspiration, you go to a favourite shopping website and click on the options? You can select gift ideas for men, women, kids, or a specific celebratory event. Well, the people who put the products under those categories have some really […]
A Little Appreciation Goes A Long Way
When I was at the mall the other day, wandering about looking at blouses and sweaters, a woman standing nearby took a white embroidered top off the rack and we both looked at it. I said how pretty it was and she agreed. Then, she looked at me, […]
All I Want For Christmas is Easier Parking
I just told my sister that I failed to find a Christmas gift for her. She’s going to get a hug and a gift card instead. Here’s why. On Friday, I was on an errand to drop some items off at a San Jose thrift store and it […]
Facing Changes in the ‘Hood
In a short walk today around my neighbourhood I discovered that there are now two very large multi-family residential buildings in construction and almost completed. When they are occupied, this area will take on a very different character. As the new buildings go up, some of the older […]
Well, That’s New!
When I drove Jamie to the airport yesterday, we went through downtown San Jose and I noticed a few things that were new to me. So, today I went back to snap a few photos near Market Street and San Pedro Square. The first new thing I noticed […]
The Beach at Capitola, California
It was cloudy and rainy yesterday when Jamie and I left San Jose, but by the time we got to Capitola it was sunny and bright. The town had very kindly arranged for everyone to have free parking until Christmas, and we were lucky enough to find a […]
