I have recently taken to riding the ferry again, for better or worse. Better because it's a mostly pleasant way to travel, worse because I lost my car in the recent floods (click here to read about that). That orange color is a reflection from someone sitting in the bench in front of me who... Continue Reading →
I don't walk to the beach nearly enough, but when I do, I sometimes capture a scene as lovely as this. This was taken on 12/11/2023 behind the Hotel del Coronado. Instagram: @gg92118 • @TalesFromMySpinnerRack YouTube@TalesFromMySpinnerRack
No, I'm not Tiny Tim, but I do want to wish all my followers and those who have just stumbled upon me a very Merry Christmas and the best of everything for 2024. 2023 was an interesting year for me, both good and bad, but I'm grateful for all of you who have decided to... Continue Reading →
Here's the final part of my UK Photo Diary, focusing on Christmas decorations in and around London that I found during my trip in November 2023. To be honest, this was a part of my trip I was looking forward to: Going around—especially in the evening—and scoping out some of London's best decorations, but to... Continue Reading →
Here's the second half of my November 2023 trip to London, covering Thursday, November 16 through Sunday, November 19, the day I climbed onto that big metal bird adorned with the red and blue of the British flag on the outside and took an 11-hour journey back to San Diego. Click on the images below... Continue Reading →
Sunday, November 12th had me up early in Harrogate to make my last visit to the Majestic's spectacular free breakfast. I was hopping the direct LNER train from Harrogate to London at 11:15 AM. It was Remembrance Day in the UK, their equivalent to our Veterans' Day, but they treat it much more solemnly than... Continue Reading →
From November 8-19, I took a very relaxed trip to the United Kingdom. My agenda—such as it was—was very small: Go to Harrogate for Thought Bubble, the Yorkshire Comic Art Festival, and then spend a week in London, exploring bookstores and visiting favorite haunts. I was successful on both points, but ... I had a... Continue Reading →
I was out on my second walk of the day when I realized today is the 25th anniversary of me moving to San Diego. It is now officially the place where I’ve lived the longest. I moved here from Pittsburgh, PA on December 1st, 1998. Just me and my faithful feline companion, Ollie, on a... Continue Reading →
I love this naturally blue-tinged photo from the Southbank side of the Thames River in London, looking across the expanse of the Millennium Bridge to St. Paul's Cathedral. I love this area of London and always stay there, near the Tate Modern, when I visit. If you enjoyed this post, please leave a like or... Continue Reading →
My favorite spot to be when the leaves fall in autumn is Central Park in New York City. I haven't been there since 2021, and to be honest, the last few fall trips I made back there had lousy timing, at least foliage viewing wise. Here's a shot from years ago that makes me wistful... Continue Reading →
This here is how we grow our asparagus in these here parts. Tall and lean and we need a big pot to boil them in. Serve 'em with a little sea salt and lots of melted butter. Good luck finding a plate big enough to serve them on, though. (Palm trees in Tidelands Park, Coronado,... Continue Reading →
I snapped this lonesome black cat watching the world go by on a walk many years ago, when I still lived downtown. This little guy (or gal, let's maintain a little mystery) was in a window up on the cusp of Hillcrest, a neighborhood north of downtown. What's going on in that mind: "I'm hungry?... Continue Reading →
I know all thoughts are turning to fall right about now, it being pumpkin spice season, but here's a lovely leftover shot of spring in my backyard that I somehow never posted (not even on Instagram, where you can follow me @gg92118). I love that jacaranda tree and just the muted colors ... as I... Continue Reading →
I don't remember when exactly I took this photo, but I love all the hustle and bustle of it. It's of course Central Park in New York City, a park I loved to roam around and take photos in. This pic shows one of the many bridge overpasses scattered throughout the park, and while it... Continue Reading →
I'm just an iPhone photographer taking pictures of sunsets with pink skies in them. This was taken in July 2019 on the last day of Comic-Con, from Roy's restaurant at the Marriott Marquis and Marina. #3 in a series of sunset photos. If you enjoyed this post, please leave a like or a comment and... Continue Reading →
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