Archive for the ‘Petra’ Category

Cuteness Overload

Posted on July 10th, 2011, by Petra

The most adorable kitty became the newest member of the family. Karolus Magnus (or KM for short) joined us last Tuesday. Thanks, Ed! Thanks, Manon!

Different Perspective

Posted on June 17th, 2011, by Petra

No, we did not nip off to the Pacific Northwest. This was the view this morning in Griffith Park. Quite different, isn’t it? Yes, June Gloom, our seasonal friend – but today with a new and special feature: Drizzling rain. Too good an opportunity to pass up, perfect for a hike up to the Observatory. [...]

The Secrets Of Europe

Posted on June 7th, 2011, by Petra

Nobody knows whether it was a (mild) earthquake or a cat – one morning our favorite teapot was broken. We found a replacement, carried it home, made some tea in it and discovered that it was one of those pots: Beautiful to look at in its round and sturdy teapot-ness and dripping at the spout. [...]

Do Not Disturb

Posted on June 1st, 2011, by Petra

Or: “All you humans are belong to me.”

Cuteness Overload

Posted on May 23rd, 2011, by Petra

First price for cuteness at the Hannover Zoo goes to the Red Panda:

Breakfast! Breakfast!

Posted on May 10th, 2011, by Petra

Yes, after a nice two mile run around Echo Park Lake in the morning, I crave fish tacos. Like these: Then it is time for Rodeo Grill on Sunset, because they deliver! Tasty, yummy fish tacos at 8AM – a runner’s breakfast!

I’ll Just Take The Horses For A Walk

Posted on May 2nd, 2011, by Petra

And he did – all three of them. In Burbank. While on the phone. P.S.: The “hands off the phone” rule does not apply to horseback riders.

Easter Hike

Posted on April 24th, 2011, by Petra

With one of us still limping with a broken fibula and the other one not shod quite right for extensive hiking, we spent only about an hour in Deukmejian Park, which has been opened bit by bit again after the Station Fire in 2009. Nature does try to regain what was lost and burned; at [...]

Bathing Billy

Posted on April 18th, 2011, by Petra

What’s an elephant to do when it is really hot outside? Take a bath, of course!

Tai Chi-Turtle

Posted on April 10th, 2011, by Petra

Well, why not?