a read in the park

We are having gorgeous weather here and I took my LindaKindle4 for a walk and then a sit down in Precita Park and I just might do the same today. We shall see. Before She Was Helen is a lightweight mystery and that is fine with me currently. 

 

Saturday in photos (walk, latte, zoom)

 

circles, bubbles, hope

social distance chalk circles at Precita Park

I try to stay in my own little bubble here, but of course there is the real world
and always/always during protest marches here we get outside agitators. The
crimes and looting. Well, not during the Women's Marches ~ that says
something, doesn't it? Civil unrest will lead to a better tomorrow, or so we
all hope. But going through this process is quite horrible, unless one turns
off the TV and avoids the newspapers.

Here from an email I received yesterday from a volunteer friend at the
SPCA ~ to cheer us all:

I hear there are hardly any dogs in the shelter now, and Kelly says that she 
sees the ACAs taking out the dogs very often so that’s good. Adoptions are 
still high and the foster dept is very busy now. Dirk said that when they 
closed the shelter to volunteers, they put out a request for fosters and they  
got thousands of responses!!! Amazing! That’s good for the dogs! Also heard 
that Muttville’s adoptions were up 300%!!! I guess that’s the one good thing 
that’s happening—that and the Space X launch!

early morning romp

this blogger's Instacart

Precita Park ~ Husbando's favorite go-to spot

Yesterday I avoided fireplace heaven and hit the streets with my cart. I
must applaud Safeway for the Old People Hour on Tuesday and Thursday ~
well organized and safe, or so I hope. Everyone keeps their distance and
the produce is fresh, the shelves somewhat stocked. I like to buy one
expensive Honey Crisp apple every week to have with cheese, so this
is where I am able to find that. Has the weather here EVER been more
beautiful? The light and air as appealing as during these strange days?

another park, another scene

Yesterday in Precita Park ~ it's what I call Graffiti Appreciation Day and it's for
the under 30 crowd. Someone (who?) provides paint spray cans and these big
easels. There is food, beer, sunshine and not enough rest rooms, judging from
the signs on nearby homes begging people not to pee on their door step. This
is an annual event and seems to get bigger and noisier every year. But the
participants all have a great time so I try not to be too judgmental.