Yeah, you could say it was a busy week, what with all that driving to Fresno and back stuff. (P.S. The non-square pics are pics that went on Instagram but didn't get a filter put on them...so my phone saves them as normal. Weird.)
Sunday:
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Sleepy Millie |
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A close-up. That little tooth! |
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I met Summer in Dixon (about halfway between Lincoln and Oakland) at a great little tea place. |
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Even the bathroom is adorable. |
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They sell hats. SO tempted. |
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We walked around a tiny bit after, and there are always sign pics to be found. |
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On the sidewalk. Gem spelled backwards is MEG!! |
Monday:
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Where magic happens... |
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Mom's camellia bush is popping! |
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Sometimes you just need to squee, but you don't want to scare your piano students. |
Tuesday:
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Random pic on Tuesday. |
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I bought myself more daffodils, and also gave some to Lynn, my colleague, as she was frustrated over some stuff going on. Later, I got a huge hug and a heartfelt "Thank you!!" |
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Or tea. |
Wednesday:
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Will it rain?! Spoiler: It didn't. |
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Mom has been working on this heart project and it looks amazing. She's so clever with a needle! |
Thursday:
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Stopped in Modesto on my way to Fresno to use the loo. Took this from my car at a red light. |
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Also ate some Nut-Thins in the car and shared with my duck. |
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Chowchilla, California. |
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Also in Chowchilla. |
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Coming in to Fresno, I actually got off the freeway, doubled back on a frontage road, just to get this sign. Some signs are worth it. |
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Home Sweet Hotel |
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Clean, comfortable, and I was barely in it all weekend. |
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Serious, serious issues, and Central California is feeling the pain more than the rest of us. They feed the world. |
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Representing GBHS Choir in my fancy-schmancy polo! |
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I took these in some little town before I got to Fresno, but Instagrammed them later. |
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Near the convention center, where a ton of music educators would soon gather. |
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Fabulous old Armenian church. |
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Downtown Fresno is a happenin' place. (That would be sarcasm.) |
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We (that would be Lynn and a bunch of people she worked with once upon a time) had dinner at a steak place. |
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Delicious, but not as good as Mom's. |
Friday:
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I had an eggcicle for breakfast at Starbuck's. |
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All official and whatnot. #proud |
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I took two. |
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What time is it? Too many sharps. |
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LOVE this and almost bought one for my room but there was never anyone on hand to help out. |
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Email and tea break at Starbuck's. I had way too much time at Starbuck's this weekend, but when you don't eat fast food, your options can be limited. |
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This was the BEST clinic I went to. Very, very informative, reassured me I'm on the right track, gave me great ideas, and this Jeb dude was easy on the eyes. And 36. |
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Walking to dinner. |
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We ate here--Basque food, served Basque-style, which means A LOT of food and very, very yummy. |
Saturday:
I kinda went a little crazy on Saturday.
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Humans (and pups) of Fresno. |
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Saw a sign for a historic point of interest, followed it. It's an old water tower. |
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Veteran's Memorial Hall |
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Fresno, it turns out, has a ton of old theaters. I adore old theaters. They're all being used for other things now, but their exteriors are glorious. |
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Downtown Fresno reminds me so much of downtown Stockton...a city that must once have been really, really nice, but is now dying. They're sad places, but I sort of have a soft spot for them. |
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Another old theater. |
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Look at that ceiling!! |
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From across the street. |
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Sadly, many of downtown Fresno's fountains are dry. |
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Detail. It was hard to get great pics, even utilizing Instagram's many filters, because of the early morning sun. |
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Best mural? Possibly. |
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Another fabulous mural. This was a pull over, stop, get the pic opportunity. |
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Another old theater. |
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Back at the convention center. I can't believe this rapey, misogynistic song has a BAND SCORE. FOR KIDS. |
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I bought a djembe for my choir (we're doing an African song) and all is well in my world. It's green. School color! |
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More wandering. So few people out and about early on a Saturday. |
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A sculpture in honor of the Armenian community in Fresno and absolutely marvelous. |
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Some of the great details. |
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I love street art. |
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This sign was fabulous. Sad I couldn't get a better one, but I was in a hurry to get moving towards home. |
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Grizzlies!! |
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Top Gas |
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On my way home, I stopped at the Stockton gym to work out. G. the Meanie wasn't in, but it was fun to get a workout in where it all started for me. |
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They have this new apparatus and it is awesome. |
So, over 70 pics this week. Many adventures, all Wild and Absolutely True. ; )
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