Hellloooooo Spring!

Well, they say it will rain tomorrow, but for now, let's enjoy this gorgeous day.

3rd and Starling-y.

Field Trip: City of Orange + Orange County Fair

My mom was in town - I took her to the pier in Seal Beach, shakes at Rubys Diner, and antiquing in the City of Orange.

Later, we went to the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa.

Missed the earthquake entirely, since we were driving down the freeway when it happened.

At the fair, we met an older couple from Hemet. The husband restores Indian motorcycles. They were curious/worried about the earthquake too.

I ate the biggest sweet potato and reveled in its orangey buttery sweetness.

Our friend Ron Haus had some of his landscape photos on display in the Photo Exhibition at the fair. He is an absolute master of night landscape photography.

Emmylou Harris played at the fair, but we didn't have tickets.

I have three of her albums and "Hickory Wind" - a cover of Gram Parson's song (also covered by Dinosaur Jr.), from Blue Kentucky Girl, played in my head most of the day. Also, "Beneath Still Waters". She has such a lovely voice and is still even more gorgeous with all that silver hair.

Bay at Belmont Shore, Long Beach

Took a day to explore the little bay at Belmont Shore, walked along the bridge.

Watched a pack of kidlets running along the beach.

Enjoyed the overcast light.

Was tempted to pick up an iced lemon cupcake at Frosted Cupcakery, but had to put more money in the meter.

I wonder about the archway and yard featured in the last two images. I'm guessing the owner of the home is a chef?

Wander the side streets near the bay, and you will find it...