A fun 4th - One World city festival & chalk art

On the 4th we hiked over the hill to the park. 

Checked out the city’s 26th annual One World festival.

We aimed to get there when it opened at 11am.

It was another hot day and there was little shade on our walk.

Ran into our across the street neighbor and the youngest kids heading for the rides.

People were already settled in for the day at 11:00am. 

We heard a violinist and his group perform Raga inspired chamber music.

It was different and very enjoyable.

Here’s a performance of theirs I found on YouTube

Lucien Balmer

Lots of vendors, community organizations, classic car show, rides for the kids and food trucks.

Earlier in the morning on the pup’s first walk I saw this creation.

Somebody had fun with a very long hopscotch in the road!

I love the encouraging comments. 

Little Gems and Fun Finds in July

As I am feeling so much more settled here in S. Cal I have been finding little gems to appreciate and things that are making life more fun.

Right now I am having a snack of Trader Joe's Pink Grapefruit Marmalade on sourdough toast. I love pink grapefruit and I don't like sweet jellies or jams. This is perfect and it was a chance find.

I went to lunch with a new friend and finally got to try Relm Wine & Beer, a women owned business that started about the time we moved here. Nice lunch menu and the ambiance was perfect. It was fun that we sat under a unique light fixture made of a long tree branch wrapped in fairy lights and hung with clear crystals of all sizes and shapes. A homemade crystal chandelier! I want one.

If I had to pick a 3rd one it would be the excitement (low level to be sure) of deciding to sign up for private swim lessons to see if lap swimming can become an exercise venue for me. I'll let you know how it works out but at 8:45 am for 4 days a week for two weeks I'll be giving it a go.