365/365 - Brother

365/365 - Brother, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

To My Brother

Care and kindness,
Patience and understanding, too...
A true and trusted friend,
Makes a brother like you

My Dear Brother, you are loved
Today and all year through.

365/DEC 30

364/365 - Santa Barbara Fly By

364/365 - Santa Barbara Fly By, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Did a quick drive through Santa Barbara on the way home to Santa Monica. Santa Barbara is always beautiful!

Can't believe I have 1 day to go on 365!

364/DEC 29

363/365 - Shell Beach

363/365 - Shell Beach, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Shell Beach, California

363/DEC 28

362/365 - Central Coast

362/365 - Central Coast, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Dusk sets on a drive up to the Central Coast, California

362/DEC 27

361/365 - Jazz

361/365 - Jazz, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Fabulous jazz trio at The Honor Bar next to South Beverly Grill in Beverly Hills.

361/DEC 26

360/365 - The Gift

360/365 - The Gift, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

A gift or a present is the transfer of something without the expectation of receiving something in return. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Peace Out. Hugs all around.

360/DEC 25

359/365 - Christmas Eve sunset

359/365 - Christmas Eve sunset, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Christmas Eve sunset in Santa Monica. :-)

359/DEC 24

358/365 - Kobe the Pushover

358/365 - Kobe, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

This is Kobe, formerly known as Carl. My parents rescued him from the Lange Foundation in Los Angeles years ago. Being Lakers fans, Carl became Kobe and the rest is history. He is sweet as pie with humans. He's not nice to other dogs, except for one - my rescue dog, Libby. In fact, I think he's in love with her. It's really cute to see how much of a pushover he is. Libby steals his bones, his bed, his dinner, anything he's got, she'll take it and he does nothing but sigh, and lay down. I must say, it is really funny to watch.

358/DEC 23

357/365 - Apple Pan

357/365 - Apple Pan, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

My Mom and I had lunch at The Apple Pan. It's been around since 1947 and is famous for its hamburgers and apple pie. We sat at the counter, ordered our burgers and fries and enjoyed every morsel. Next, we ordered dessert, apple pie a la mode with coffee. While we were there, we had a celebrity sighting, comedian, Jon Lovitz. He must know what I know. Apple Pan is "old school" deliciousness.

357/DEC 22

356/365 - Drive by Beverly Hills

356/365 - Drive by Beverly Hills, originally uploaded by LCSTRAVELBUGGIN.

Drive by shooting of Palm Tree wrapped in lights - taken while driving on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills.

356/DEC 21