My number #1 priority is a hope for PEACE in the world.
I am only able to blog again because I need
to lean on gratitude to deal with the sorrows.
So...here goes!
We have another tiny blessing to celebrate!!!
(Those who need to know, know.)
Sites seen in Cincinnati where Spring springs faster.
It stays cccccold here in Chicago longer!
Music continues to warm my soul!
I can't wait to hear Chicago at Ravinia July 5th,
Gin Blossoms on July 26th and
Earth, Wind and Fire on August 7th!
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
in concert at Genesee Theatre was A-MAZ-ING!
My Eyes Adored YOU Frankie!
(My 45 from back in the day.)
The man is 90
and was on spot and hilarious.
His band of 9 and 4 backup singers
were enormously talented and
you could tell they were having
a blast supporting this legend!
When "December, 1963" was played
I jumped out of my seat and
ran down the aisle to the stage!
(Only a few feet away since we were in Row E!
Thank you again MeTVFM radio for the tickets!)
Had to buy some swag and tunes!
Watching music live is just such a blessing!!!!!
I'm excited that I scored a 4 day pass for this summer's Lolla!
Be sure and check out Mickey17!!!
Some movies are better than others.
The Looney Tunes movie was not worth my time.
October 8th was very difficult to watch
but I feel more informed.
#BringThemHome
Yum.
Peeling thyme takes too much time!
I swing by a Goodwill that is near where I get my allergy shots.
It's so fun to find funky stuff.
Mostly I just take pics of billboard like tees.
This tiny teapot tchochke is so kewl!
Hoping for a reason to dance in these beauties!
$1.99 worth of crystals, rocks and fossils.
And the sun sets on another business. R.I.P.
Love this vintage signage.
Light a candle in support of the USPS!
May go back for these two!
Found a stand up jewelry box
that helps me with my
(mostly costume)
jewelry obsession.
I am a huge advocate and will be really angry if
the mail system in America gets privatized.
Got to hear some awesome live tunes at Double Clutch Brewery.
Volunteered at Bernie's Book Bank.
Also:
Went to the orchid exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Gardens.
Time keeps of slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future.
Fat Tuesday treat!
I met an incredible person on this date years ago in NYC!
Sweet pups continue to be part of my journey.
And now to the highlight of the month:
SAN DIEGO!
I was blessed with a trip to California with a loved one.
Here are a few pages of the photo memory book
I made and some of the gorgeous views.
Whether an Ohio State fan Lyft driver,
a San Diego zoo employee
(with the same name as a relative),
or Brad, a random cowboy stranded at the top
of Presidio Park with us, we kept meeting amazing people!
Thank you to Mike & Summer
who took my video at the (secret) cove
(at Santa Cruz and Bacon St.)
in Ocean Beach (OB)
and to Tony from our lodgings
who told us about this locals' hangout.
Thank you Kenny who directed me to The Shack in La Jolla.
This bar/restaurant was created in 1995
as an homage to the
WINDANDSEASURFCLUB
which used to be in a seaside shack.
Bless you Graham and Julian who gave me a golf cart ride to Seal Cove.
I had posted on my Instagram this month.
Bless you, Emil who shared a lemon with me
from the 53 year old tree
he planted beside the house he built
the year he was married.
Our/my path crossed with some of the most
interesting people.
That is probably my favorite part of traveling,
meeting people along the way.
The loved one I was with had researched public transportation
so we use the Pronto app and usually got around town for about $6 a day.
When the double buses turned it got me seasick!
I love these jeans I bought at a surf shop.
It was fun to have my Pokemon parasol
with me in dramatic settings.
"It never rains in California,"
HA!
We sure laughed a lot as we got soaked in Pacific Beach (PB).
Thankfully we were able to return to PB and see a gorgeous sunset!
were all out atop the bluff seaside boardwalk.
The seal lions of La Jolla were LOUD, smelly, and fascinating.
We were blessed to see the panda!
This photo was taken from the airplane as we came into San Diego.
La Jolla is pretty, but mostly residential.
FYI, other than The Shack,
you are not going to be able to get a meal near the shore.
I loved the vibe of downtown Ocean Beach (OB).
But the tidepools in OB were my favorite.
I was in a down jacket most of the trip,
but Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach
had some warmer weather where
I could get in my bathing suit and enjoy the chilly water.
(It felt just like Lake Michigan!)
But 50 degrees to me is different for others.
If you go to the San Diego Zoo in a pair,
be sure and get a membership - it comes with a guest pass -
and the two of you will get in for less than buying two regular tickets.
Ride the tram (free) and sit on the right side/on top,
of the double decker bus (free).
You'll see the whole place pretty much!
What an amazing city!
What an incredible trip!
Back to reality...
I just can NOT believe the horrors going on in the U.S.
PLEASE:
Do good.
Live in the moment.
Be kind.
LOVE.
Until the next time,
Peace be with you!
Jen Pen
