Oh Those Crazy People

I don't know exactly what it is with me, but people of all sorts are drawn to me. This makes for lots of interesting meetings and amusing interactions. Case in point, the photo above. My Parents and I were walking through Downtown Santa Cruz when this kid asked for a light. So I paused and helped him out, and then we got to chatting. Soon as the camera came up he was more then happy to strike a pose-




and then do a little dance

Santa Cruz is a great place to people watch. All sorts of interesting characters just roaming the streets without a care-

To Santa Cruz & Back

The trip to Santa Cruz and back was a mostly quiet affair. The Boy came into SFO early, which got us to Santa Cruz early. The next day was spent wandering Downtown and then the next day on the beach. I do love NorCal Xmases though. Just look how pretty they can be-












that's totally a red velvet seat he's got there...

And So it Begins

Today The Boy comes back from NC and we head down to Santa Cruz to celebrate Xmas. Xmas isn't either of our holiday, but it makes for a good excuse to go see Mom and in The Boy's case, take time off work.


Santa Cruz, CA









That's how I plan on enjoying my Xmas. The presents are all wrapped, Gremlins is on the tube and now all that's left to do is pack. See ya on the road.