On the Dunes

Just as the sand-dunes, heaped one upon another, 
hide each the first, so in life the former deeds are
quickly hidden by those that follow after.
~ Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

The Way We Were

Memories,
like the corners of my mind
misty water-colored memories
of the way we were...

Thoughts for the Day

A friendly look,

a kindly smile,

one good act,

and life's worthwhile.

A Sad Sky

This photo was taken yesterday, from my backyard, in the very early afternoon.

The heavy smoke cover made for a spectacular sunset in Sunset Beach.

Autumn is not my favorite season in Southern California. It spells the end of our wonderful summer and the shortening of daylight. It's also our fire season bringing the infamous "Santa Ana" winds that are notorious for causing devastating fires in these parts and this year has been no exception. Hundreds of homes from Santa Barbara county to Riverside County have been destroyed. Fortunately, here in Huntington Beach, all we get is dirty air and smoky cloudy skies...and amazing sunsets. I must admit, I feel very fortunate to be miles away from any threat and also a little guilty since I didn't hesitate to take my camera to the beach for some photos.

Sunset Beach in the Morning

The little community of Sunset Beach stretches less that two miles along the coast between Seal Beach on the north and Huntington Beach on the south. It primarily consists of two streets...Pacific Coast Highway and a frontage road with a greenbelt down the middle that is oddly called South Pacific on the southbound side and North Pacific on the northbound side. Houses along the southbound side are beach front properties and mostly consist of mcmansions with an elderly cottage here and there. The northbound side has a bigger mix of upscale multiple housing and some some charming and not so charming older bungalows. In the 20+ years I've lived in this area I've seen very little change and I do hope it remains that way for another 20 years.

*That classy red 3-wheeled carriage is my Kettweisel and my favorite mode of transportation around these parts.