Funny Pictures

Along with reading and writing, I love taking pictures. All I have is a point-and-shoot camera; nothing fancy.  We recently got back from a vacation to Chicago and Pittsburgh, where I took lots of pictures.  (Some were taken here in Southern California).

It looks like the cute little Mi-Tan figure is letting loose.  

McCormick?!  Making Adobo!!!  You are going too far.

I appreciate the artistry of this. 

Okay, Murray.  You've got my vote.

Simply gorgeous.

Bored on the flight, so I thought I'd roll back the clock a bit.  

Hmmm...  I wonder if the Sunmaid maid knew that I was on my way to Chicago to visit family.

Why, yes!  I do like looking at a breakfast platter before using the toilet.

An RV pulling an Airstream.  Pretty impressive.

Not your typical Pennsylvania Dutch barn art.

First shot at trying to find my rental car.  Not it.

Second attempt at trying to find my rental car.  Fail.

Third attempt to find my rental car. Winner!

Skip's watching...and waiting.  

Washington and Guyasuta looking intense.

I don't think the picture quite captures the nature of the "Screw You" green of this house.  

I always carry my camera with me, and you should, too.  You never know what you'll find.

Gorgeous Skies

Hi Folks!

I know that it's been a while since I lasted updated my blog, so I thought that I would do so today.

What has been inspiring me?  Well, the interviews I've had for the book series I'll be writing soon.  That's exciting.  Other than that...not much.

But still, there is always something gorgeous to see if one simply chooses to take a moment and look:

So, stop and have a look around.

Where to Find Me/Inspiration and Humor

I've stumbled on the most impressive things these past couple of days.  My husband purchased an antique trunk from a lovely woman of Rancho Peñasquitos (still San Diego).  Also for sale was a large file cabinet (which I need for homeschooling supplies, writing supplies, and some of my kid's toys) and a lovely painting, too:

This lovely painting reproduction is called Village Wedding by Sir Samuel Luke Fildes.  I am smitten with this $5 find!

We will hang this beauty up in the guest bedroom.  I do enjoy looking at it.  It reminds me of British period pieces and BBC shows, too.

This morning, we decided to go on a walk to the grocery store instead of driving.  Very stimulating.

Yes.  California weather is awesome.  I will pain me to leave it one day, which we might have to do.

But I also enjoy horsing around a bit:

Where can you find me?  Why, in the Hispanic food aisle of your local grocery store!  (Actually, you'd have better luck finding me in the produce section, the bakery, or the refrigerated beer section).

In any case, have a good laugh, read a good book, or find something inspirational to do this weekend!


Cyndia Rios-Myers

Going Outside for Some Fresh Air and Inspiration

My husband finished redoing our hall bath a few weeks ago.  However, the demo debris remained on our back deck for quite a while.  It was so visually unappealing that I avoided going outside.

But yesterday, we paid for someone to come and get our junk.  Now, we have peace in our backyard.  Now, I have my sunny reading spot back.

My neighbor's orange tree.  It smells divine.

The scream broke through the background sound that was the steady hum of cars that drove down the road behind my house.  Maybe...

Pretty purple flowers

Potato bug coming...

...and turning back.

He's gone.

I love the view of Cowle's Mountain and the conifer tree back there.

I love this yellow/butterscotch color.  Thankfully, the hubs does too.

A picture of the writer, reading, and taking a picture of herself.  

I love these built-ins.  The magazine is Old House Journal, April 2014 issue.  (What happened to March?!)

I like the spot were the two sides of our fence meet. 

Birds

Nice looking fellow.

I like this one - the picture and the bird.

It is glad to be back outside.  Especially here in Southern California.  I don't take for granted the wonderful weather we have here.  

Cyndia Rios-Myers

Sailing Ships and a Submarine

So, we decided to go and visit the Star of India yesterday.  It was a lot of fun!  It was also educationally useful, as it gave my son a visual frame of reference for stories such as Moby Dick and Robinson Crusoe (books we've read and are reading for home school).

I loved this cross stitch.  Just gorgeous!

I loved this one, too.

I loved these decals!

Some sort of Cuba political thing.

Someone was having a bit too much fun on their tour.  Well, maybe just enough fun, as it is just a Coor's Light, after all.  

The Surprise was under maintenance, so we weren't able to visit it, unfortunately.  Still, it was a beauty to behold.