YogurtDeck is "frozen yogurt bar" that's newly opened right below Admiral Risty's (my favorite local restaurant.) I tried a naturally sweetened (no sugar or such)strawberry and it was very tasty.
Under the influence of "crashing waves" by Edward Weston, this one was taken on a sunny day at Abalone Cove.
From the Neptune fountain at Malaga Cove Plaza. Here is the link to the photo of the original bronze in Bologna, Italy
I chased this bus (it's the same one) up Hawthorne Blvd. from Walteria neighborhood in Torrance to where Hawthorne peaks in Rancho Palos Verdes. The 444 line starts at Downtown LA's transit center by Union Station and ends at the coast on PV Dr. W & Seacove. The trip will take from 1 1/2 hrs in the very early morning to 2 hrs at noon. (LA-Metro-444 schedule.)
Notice the clever quick-fix for the windshield wipers problem with the ever-versatile handkerchief.
Thank you, Carrie at View of You Photography for hosting the Scavenger Hunt.
Please visit the brave Michele, over at The Rocky Mountain Retreat, and learn why today is a great day to wear purple in support of Epilepsy Awareness Day.
As I was driving in the Lunada Bay neighborhood, taking photos of the stormy coastline, I heard a Westminister chime and followed the sound to an unlikely place for a bell tower - the elementary school. The Bell Tower with the dolphin sculptures has electronically generated chimes - sounding the hour and playing a short tune.
I've been meaning to peel myself away from the coast, but I just can't seem to. The strong winds we had on Sunday brought a lot of whitecaps and great storm surf to the PV coastline.
At the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, also known as the Whale Watching Station, on a Saturday afternoon.
These kids were so cute and the dark shadow in the window is a man carrying a child's pink hat and backpack.
The little boy was doing pretty well in keeping up with his sister.
...finally found.
When I peered over the edge, I saw the lanes of the range on a intermediate plateau and lucked out to see a club member perfecting his skill.
...occurring at exactly 4:44 am local time. Today, we are also celebrating our wedding anniversary.
President Obama arrived in Long Beach yesterday at 3:03 pm and stayed long enough (Press Telegram - Obama's 9 minutes in Long Beach) to transferred from Air Force One to Marine One, heading for a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa.
Lots of excited people (including yours truly) lined the section of the runway by Globemaster Way just to witness this special event. Here is Air Force One on approach with the Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach.
Marine One was accompanied by 4 other helicopters, taking off at precise intervals and flying in a distinct formation, heading South.
I played around with saturation to get the lettering on the airplane to show. 
This lovely, spacious home, in a new, nicely done development at the end of Hawthorne Blvd., looks very close to the ranch style I always wished for. I can imagine a large library, a living room with a grand piano, even an entertainment theater, walk in closets, all with a ocean view (at least from the master bedroom). However, when I consider our small townhome, we have a large library spread out throughout the house, a grand piano in the living room (I married into that possession), enough entertainment gadgets to last a couple of lifetimes, and an ocean view from a lookout just a short walk away. Pretty much an ideal home, indeed.Join Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC Wednesday Round 4!
A distinctive Citabria belonging to my son's flight instructor at Torrance airport.
The weather cleared up nicely yesterday afternoon, with a bit of breeze - just right for the launch of a parasailer (or I think I saw two people on that one chute) from the Ocean Trails cliffs.
I took this photo of the lone lifeguard station at Abalone Cove Beach two Sundays ago. The station is awaiting summer to open up again.
To continue the 'bird' theme this week, here is last Sunday's sunset from Pt. Vicente Park next to the Rancho PV City Hall.
The green grass won't last long in PV and the spring flowers are in bloom. Shown is the 
Another kind of bird for today - a model whirlybird being flown by an expert handler from a pad next to the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall. While we watched, the 'pilot' had the heli do loops and make fast turns. The helicopter launch pad is part of Point Vicente Park, located on a 71 acre former Nike missile launch site and was officially receivd from the Federal Dept. of Interior and formally dedicated by the city of RPV on 2-24-79. The site has been put to all around good use as it holds the city maintenance yard and the modest administrative building is used by a RVP City Hall.
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Early on Sunday morning, Ridgecrest Intermediate School held its 2nd annual 5K run to promote health awareness and to raise funds. About 300 kids and a some parents participated. The run started at Ernie Howlett Park and followed the horse trails for 3.1 miles. My son did well on his finish time (he is 2nd from the front in the photo below) even though there were quite a few "deposits" to dodge on the trail.
I bet this ground squirrel is trying to figure out if I'm ready to move into the neighborhood.
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This field of mustard grass is on the bluff above Abalone Cove. Inspired by Pasadena Adjacent's recent treck to the one beach in PV I've never been to, we decided to go there last Sunday morning and were rewarded with splendid views.
Nathalie of Spacedlaw recently posted a different view of the original Neptune fountain in Bologna, Italy of which the one in PVE is a replica. (You can click on 'fountain' under labels for my previous posts of the fountain.)
Wayfarer's Chapel, 1949 and later
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The reading room at the St. Helena Public Library, in St. Helena, California.
The Dear Old Lady, on Oak Avenue, St. Helena, California
