Archive for the ‘Pretty Critters’ Category

Victory!

Posted on November 17th, 2009, by Petra

Could this be the seal equivalent of a High Five? If so, it is more than appropriate, because after nine years of the seals being an issue with the last five years spent on a lawsuit to evict them, they can stay. Hurray! Yes, you too. Come on in! On November 13th, Superior Court Judge [...]

Totally The Diva

Posted on October 21st, 2009, by Petra

All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.

The Golden (Cat) Rule

Posted on September 22nd, 2009, by Petra

“If it is not a cat toy, it is a cat bed.” Thanks, Karen, for reminding me.

A Moment Of Beauty In Times Of Fire

Posted on September 1st, 2009, by Petra

Serenity.

Decisions On A Hot L.A. Day

Posted on August 5th, 2009, by Petra

Should I take a cool bath? Eek. No!

The Bunny, The Frat House And The Hen

Posted on July 27th, 2009, by Petra

Once, on a flight to the US, I was so bored that I decided to watch a comedy on offer, “Legally Blonde.” About 10 minutes into the film I was giggling and enjoying myself hugely. Talk about East Coast / West Coast stereotypes and what a good script and a delightful main character can make [...]

As Requested (Cat Content)

Posted on July 24th, 2009, by Petra

Portrait of a cat resting after a well deserved breakfast. Julchen’s comment: “Of course it is well deserved.  Why do you think my humans can sleep so well and carefree at night? Because I am prowling the house, taking care that no pesky invaders disturb their sleep. See? I am a working cat. And don’t [...]

Who's Letting The Dogs Out?

Posted on May 29th, 2009, by Petra

The story of the seals in the Cove at La Jolla and the dispute over whether or not they should be dispersed just took another turn: At a cost of nearly $700,000 the city of San Diego wants to use a loudspeaker that emanates a barking dog sound from 6 A.M. till sunset and have [...]

Exposition Park (Part III) – SKETCH Foundation Gallery

Posted on May 27th, 2009, by Petra

Besides the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California African American Museum the park is home to the California Science Center, part of which is the Sketch Foundation Gallery – Air and Space Exhibits. Just to make sure that nobody who wants to visit the gallery gets lost, they decorated the outside [...]

Inbound / Outbound

Posted on May 17th, 2009, by Petra

Yes, they are busy, those bees. This one, with pollen basket already stuffed full, is still on the job for more. Now I can spend the afternoon trying to figure out the source of that pollen. Drat, I should have asked the bee.