Food Samples!

29 10 2009

 

  Even better than it looks

 

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Restaurant Waffle

I don’t think I’ve ever had a good waffle worth its price at a restaurant.  This sad trial, at an Old Town diner last fall, was a mess as well. Maybe waffles weren’t meant to be prepared by restaurants.

 

 

 

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As seen inside a Korean restaurant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preez ThaiSeen at President Thai on Rosemead Blvd.

 

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Ok, That’s Enuf Food 4 Today. But, Stay Thirsty My Friends…

 

rose





an inchoate, apoplectic quiver of rage

26 10 2009

 

  “an inchoate, apoplectic quiver of rage

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   mirror, mirror

   up her ass

   tell me…will she ever have class?

   will she ever think of another,

   or has she turned out

   just like her mother?

 

 

 

 

 

 

I take no credit for the above post other than for appreciating the talent of Jana, a wunderful Pasadena blogger, artist, & food lover!  This is just a small, tiny sample of her artistry displayed on her websites, glitter soup 101 and glitter soup studio

So, what ya think about this unique piece of her art?

One of the main purposes of this website besides covering somewhat less than all things Pasadena, is in its small way to promote community and connection. 

In that spirit, please check Jana out. She’s been doing this internet thing longer than most of us in the area.  Thanks, Jana, for allowing me to share your talent with the world!

Happy Halloween!

 

Gotta get outta here.  The Dog is seeing black cats!

 

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Pasadena, Rose Bowl (& U2) to The World

23 10 2009

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A reminder of a special concert by U2 at the Rose Bowl here in Pasadena. It is the final US concert stop of their current 360Tour. As described by their website: “The Rose Bowl show is the penultimate U2 show this year…” Plus, U2 will be filming this particular show.

“The Who?” No. U2.

“U Who?” No. U2

U who are unaware of the who, what, where, when, or why, of U2 will have an rosy opportunity to get up to speed on this Hall of Fame rock group when they play this Sunday evening here in Pasadena.

Here’s a sample tune:

My guess is the only people who have yet to appreciate or know about U2 wood fall in the following groups: too young, too old, someone like Mr. Earl in So Pasa, prejudiced against rock music, too ignorant, felines, the uncurious, those in solitary confinement, those living in some deep hole of a cave, or the M’s of Altadena. I know…I hear ya: “But, you forgot these people, and that group…!” Ok, and other John & Jane Does.

When you talk about the greatest rockers of all-time you include U2. They join the likes of Elvis, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen.

Back in the 1980’s, I witnessed my first U2 live concert, in Long Beach. I think it was only their second performance ever in California at the time. Just in my teens back then. I had this feeling inside these guys were good and gonna be great one day.

Anyhows…

Your experience can be either an expensive ticket in our Rose Bowl. Or,…a FREEBIE streaming live webcast view behind your computer monitor here in Pasadena or any of five continents around the planet.

Come Sunday you can check out these links to access the live streaming webcast of U2 playing the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California:

U2.com computer U2 on UTube

 

 

I leave y’all now with a newer song sample, Magnificent. I dedicate this to one of my many Pasadena friends, a magnificent girl with a selfless heart who had an emotionally difficult few days this week. rainbow She actually much prefers Coldplay, but a great tune is magnificent song! Don’t you agree? Me2.

 

If you enjoyed the samples you heard & saw here, they have even more great music. Purchase some of their music at the “record” store, ITunes, Amazon, etc. And, don’t forget to catch them live here in Pasadena this Sunday!

 

Ok, I gotta get outta here. Stay Thirsty My Friends…

 

rose





Pasadena is begining to look a brunch like…

18 10 2009

So, that it won’t pass me by, I’d better get these posted before they get warped or yellowed.  Time, waits for no one, and it won’t, wait for me.

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My BFF & I were out talking with the city of  Pasadena Intelligence Officer (PIO), Ann, the other day. Wishing & hoping some of her vast intelligence of all things Pasadena would somehow increase my own knowledge of the town (which goes back into the last century!), when I mentioned the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.  The PIO responded by saying that was another item on her too much to do list.

Which finally got me into the spirit for doing what I’ve long been meaning to do but for distractions like reading long complaints from characters like this girl!.  She may be very popular with y’all but all she can can do for me is get a chuckle or two.  And then, this madwoman, uh I mean,  madam, attempts to tempt me with her goddesses & other women.

You see, they think, “he’s only a dog.”  But, this canine has put aside their entrapping temptations, offering of kibble (don’t they know how I eat?!), and even their hard to resist petting.  No more!  Onward toward doing the right thing!

So, without further distraction – or temptation:

Santa’s Helpers

A discriminating audience

 

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Approval or Applause

Of course! Who else?!

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Christmas Light

A scene as seen from The North Pole

 

 

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Thankfully, my user friendly picture organizing/filing system makes  it easy to retrieve these pics.

 

Gotta Get Going.  Merry Pre or/and Post Christmas!

 

rose





The Old Pasadena

11 10 2009

What do you think of when you read the following:

  1. In 1929 this street was widened by 14 feet on both sides. Many of the elaborate Victorian faces of the buildings were lost to reconstruction and replaced with Spanish and Art Deco designs.  This street is?
  2. Barney Williams did double duty as the postmaster, and ran the first general store.  His home place was on the site now occupied by Central Park. What else is he known for?
  3. La Grande Orange Café now occupies the original Santa Fe Depot railway station building.
  4. The Container Store used to be what??

 

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Interesting?  Wanna learn the answers to the questions above & more?  Please check out this informative  link

 

Gotta Eat!  Stay Thirsty My Friends…

 

 rose