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California Skyline

Posted in California, tagged buildings, California, California city, California skyline, city, sea, skyline, water on July 28, 2022| Leave a Comment »

california skyline

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Reflections on a Clear Day

Posted in Inspiration, Nature/Animals, tagged bllue, California, clouds water, landscape, nature, reflections, sky, water on March 30, 2021| 2 Comments »

On a clear day, one’s thoughts, like the clouds, float along the sky.

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East and West

Posted in California, Inspiration, Life, Singapore, tagged beauty, California, colors, holiday lights, holidays, Singapore, trees, xmas tree on December 22, 2019| 7 Comments »

Christmas tree seen at the Jewel Mall, Singapore International Airport. The centerpieces of the mall are the huge man-made waterfall and the rooftop canopy garden.

Christmas tree in Southern California surrounded by the iconic palm trees.

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Cascading Pots

Posted in Art/Culture, California, tagged California, fountain, outdoor art, Palm Springs, pots, water on February 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »

A unique fountain in downtown Palm Springs.

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Of Perches and Denim

Posted in Art/Culture, California, Life, Nature/Animals, tagged blue jeans, California, cat, denim, fabric, pet on March 31, 2017| 7 Comments »

Pet hotels in California must provide elevated platforms for cats.

Denim is now the official fabric of California.

I read an article about the more than 800 new laws that will take effect in California this year. Two particularly caught my interest.

1. Kennels and pet hotels are required to check on the animals once a day. They must also provide elevated platforms in cat enclosures. I guess this is to ensure that kitty gets its share of perches each day.

2. Denim is now declared as California’s official fabric. This is a recognition of the fabric’s role in the history of the state.

In 1853 Levi Strauss journeyed to San Francisco to make his fortune in the California Gold Rush. He became a businessman. The turning point came when the miners needed strong durable pants. In 1873, Levi and his partner invented the blue jeans.

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