Thank you for your lovely, supportive comments on the last post. Reading them and knowing you are all pulling for me helps me more than I can say.
Some photos from my walk through the park on the way to the theater:
I like this plant – does anyone know what it is called?
The dome on the Museum of Man – right next to the theater.
The entrance to the Festival Stage – the outdoor theater in which the Summer Repertory is performed.
My favorite – the vintage carousel between the Zoo and the Spanish Village. The kids love it. Heck, I love it.
This morning I am going to take a walk on the beach and stop by Vignettes. That means that I shall soon have some pretty pictures to share with you.
Oh, I miss you.
Claudia,
The picture of the merry-go-round is wonderful. You sound better, my friend. Have a wonderful day and take lots of pictures to share with us.
Carol
Hi Claudia,
What wonderful sites to see on your way to the theatre, Wow!
hugs,
Sissie
Can’t wait to see your pictures, Claudia! These are wonderful. I love carousels, too. We rode on one when Claudie was here for her birthday. I think it’s a dollar a ride for adults and kids. I love that. Something fun for so little cost!
You asked me about the photos. I went into my picaso albums and started deleting thing which I “hope” were not used in any posts. I’m not sure, so I might wake up with a bunch of things missing. Yikes! ;-)
I am going to have to “buy” more space. That’s what Shelia did. Fortunately, I had worked on a couple of posts before I ran out of space, so what you are seeing was pretty much done before I was spaceless.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Oops, I see a typo above. Am typing with a cut finger that hurts! LOL!
Hi Claudia:
A walk on the beach sounds perfect! I’m sure you’ll have a good week…then only two more before you go home! Hope the time flies for you. Perhaps you could do a quick “21 Squares” project to help pass the time?
xoxo
Donna
Hmmm, looks like that may be a butterfly bush or something in that family. My butterfly bush just started to blossom this week-end, in fact I took photos of it yesterday… not full color yet but it’s working on it.
Di
Fab photo of the carousel!!
xxoo
Keep feeding that soul!! Sounds/looks lovely.
Ciao, bella!
Sending you wishes for a good and blessed week that restores you to the place you want to be. We had an awful weekend but are stronger for it.
hugs,
olive
I remember it well, honey. Seems like you’re taking us home there.
xoxo,
Connie
I bought one of those plants from a girl selling California native plants at the farmers market a few years back. Oh, how I wish I could remember the name. I just saw them growing at Pebble Beach (Carmel)a couple weeks ago and was trying to remember the name! So sorry!
As far as growing it– super easy-peasy! It’s very similar to growing rosemary, and very draught resistant. I love those flowers! The one I grew smelled really good when you press the flowers/leaves– like vanilla? (Try it and see!) The one I grew had incredible ultra-violet fuzzy flowers. I’d never seen flowers that intense color before.
If I’m able to find out the name, I’ll definitely get back to you!
Hugs,
Jill
Hang in there, Claudia! Love the photos. It sounds like you are in a better frame of mind today. Counting down the days with you.
Hugs, Casey
Its Mexican sage. The hummingbirds love it.
Those pictures make me want to BE there!
Great pictures. Love the purple flowers.. I see from Leanne above that it is mexican sage… I may have to seek some out.
Blessings~
Gwen
Claudia, that looks like a great place for a walk. :) Can’t wait to see the beach pictures.
Hey Claudia! Perk up! cheer up! time flies when you’re having fun..so you will just have to make the best of it so that it goes quicker!
easier said than done, i know…but therein lies the secret!
i love those flowers in the first picture here…i don’t know what they’re called, can’t even say that i’ve ever seen them before…!
but they’re pretty!
ciao bella
thinking of you!
creative carmelina
Oh sweetie~Ive been out of the loop and just caught up. Yes, as mom always said, it will pass. oh we could go on and on about those things said that really dont help, Ive heard them all. But dear one take heart, homecoming will be so full of joy & anticipation. I bet your husband will just spoil you rotten when you get there. Breakfast in bed? Moonlight & champagne. Oh the bliss & heartache of missing your true love. Maybe you should write a new play about the heart’s ups & downs. You could use the mermaid on the buffet table longing to go back to the sea;)
Beautiful photos, and hope you are feeling cheerier! 3 weeks seems like a long time when you are missing home, I hope it goes fast! Hugs to you sweet lady! xo
If you can’t be in your garden, at least you have a pretty one to walk through. I want to ride on that carousel!!! I would love to have a carousel horse in my house!
i thought that was a kind of sage too…what a pretty walk you have…love the carousel!!!
Hi Claudia
Just popping by to say hi. Sorry to hear that you’re feeling homesick. We’re all here to support you. I know that we’re not Don and the dogs, but we are all sending you hugs and happy thoughts.
Leann
Hi Claudia: You are almost done! Yeah! Love the pictures you posted. Tell your friend MaryJane to sign up for the give away. She just might be lucky and win more dishes for her collection. Keeping you in my prayers, Martha
Hello Darling Claudia!
Love your pictures you took on your walk through the park! I can’t wait to see what pictures you take in your favorite shop!
Take a walk on the beach…oh so very healing! So sorry you have been down some. There is nothing like home…hubby, the dogs and your garden! xox
Love,
Maryjane
Love your images…I am so so sorry you are so homesick. Hugs my friend. xoxo
Claudia:D I love the pictures!!OOO la la beach pictures!! I love the beach, and look forward to the next post you have:D Awesome summer post!
xo
Mandy
Claudia, where are you this summer? Back in San Diego? I just got home from Ireland so I have missed the last few weeks!