Happy ALOHA Flashback Friday! I'll be back in the water tomorrow! Good fun from Fridays gone by Hans ALWAYS had ALOHA! Have a good Aloha Friday! Read more
Today, Jeanie Pennell gave our daughter some of the pictures and clippings she has saved for her. Jeanie is Chrissa's twirling coach. Well, it has been years since she coached her, but she will always be her coach and our... Read more
The Kiwanis Clay Warren Memorial Plaza is coming along nicely. Now, visitors will be able to get to the reflection area. It is handicap accessible, too. There will be a dark brick partial wall with neutral concrete benches. Thank you,... Read more
When your youngest grand-sister gives you a flower, you put it in the tote of the Barbie her big sister gave you! Read more
Still taking a break today. I hope get waves for you guys! Breakfast du jour - Omelette! Yesterday's snack - Best Lobster Rolls on the island! Lobster Roll(Buttered) from Fat Cheeks in the Ohana Marketplace Stopped by here to check... Read more
I’m photographing people in my local park again just as I did at the start, but now the end is in sight. Read more
We have had this Magnolia Petroleum Co. postcard in the vintage collection for a long time. The owner said it is Plainview, Texas. I was told by someone years ago that It was, in fact, located in Plainview, Texas. The... Read more
Before I get to today’s post, I want to thank everyone for watching my live Marais Tour yesterday and also for your generous tips to my PayPal account. I'm sorry I couldn't thank all of you individually, but know I... Read more
When I got home today, there was a birdy"tweet" on our porch. A sweet friend painted this and left it for us to enjoy. When my mom passed away in 2013, Mr. Red's family came to live with us. What... Read more
The cut on my foot looks infected so I'm staying out of the water for a few days. Catch some waves for me! It's nice to make breakfast for my girls! Today we're featuring French Toast with warm strawberry and... Read more
I am happy to publish my interview with Janet Skeslien Charles, author of the bestselling book, The Paris Library, which was the selection for my Eye Prefer Paris Book of the Month for February 2021. If you haven’t read the... Read more
Tonight, after work, before the rain, we sat on the front porch for 10 minutes before dinner. Because people it is SPRING, and sometimes in Kansas this season can be fleeting. As in only a few weeks so you gotta... Read more
If for no other reason than the name! There is a story here and I can't wait to hear it told!!! Plainview is getting a new business. Not sure of their opening date, but they are excited! Read more
(Quote from Instagram. The antique santon belongs to Dorlis a wonderful artist and curator of beautiful things. The crown of thorns was made by my friend Philippe. The two of them had a stunning exposition for Holy Week.) Read more
Yesterday was our precious daughter-in-law's birthday. I want to take a moment to say how brilliant she is. I learn from her all of the time. She is loved by us all. Anyway, I want to share a sweet, sweet... Read more
No surf for me today. Taking a break to let a cut heal. Here's a couple sequences from a couple of years ago. Braddah Shane - click for full sequence Braddah John - click for full sequence Read more
I was walking through the haute-Marais last week on the way to discover a home design shop (more about that next week) and noticed the flowers and trees were beginning to burst their buds. The cherry blossoms were already in... Read more
In between the moon setting and the sun rising, on the beaches in and around Santa Barbara, there was a most amazing display of botanical prints created in the sand every morning. By the actions of the tides combined with... Read more
The Plainview Main Street Board meets monthly. They are currently rebranding, and many exciting things are happening. There is a new group, Friends of Downtown. If you love the downtown area and want to participate, this is a community opportunity... Read more
Waves: 1 - 2 Feet Wind: Moderate Trades Windy, cold and small but no crowd with fun Foil wind-swell waves! Longboard for Paul Mike had the wave of the day but got bounced at the end Stay home tomorrow! Read more