I've been spending quite a bit of time at Kaweah Oaks Preserve lately. Thinking about doing some volunteer work there too either keeping the site litter free or talking to people about the environment. It's interesting to think that 100 years ago, this is what was here, not a Starbucks every other block, not contruction crews blocking streets, not new homes that aren't selling. Just a small kind of oasis in the Central Valley. A delta.

Anyway, I promised to post some pics and here they are.




Yes, I do realize I've been taking a lot of nature pictures, but I'm shifting the focus on my artwork to landscapes.

Had dinner with Lu and her family last night. How can one refuse good company with good food? We watched this show called Moment of Truth. What a trainwreck. Why reveal intimate parts of your life and feelings and risk hurting those close around you to win money? Whose idea was this show? I doubt I'll be tuning in again. Yes, honesty is the best policy, but let's not ruin relationships and disguise it as the virtuous thing to do for something as silly as money. I for one would never appear on the show. I'm not ashamed of my life nor do I have any regrets, but I have had my stupid moments. Why broadcast them to friends and family? One may not always act in the best interest, but it's how you react that makes the difference.