Catalina California ( #AtoZChallenge )

 

        California really is a great state once you get past the bad government, some wacky people, and other stuff we shouldn't have to deal with but we do.  Otherwise, the state has a lot to offer.  There's so much I haven't seen yet though I have seen a lot of things I've missed in movies or TV shows.  Catalina is one example.  It's an island about 26 miles or so off the coast near Los Angeles.  On a good day you can see it from various places like the Getty Museum.  

       I'll be going there soon for an overnight visit. I'm not sure about the boat trip but I've enjoyed things like the ferry from Maryland (or wherever it is) to Cape May NJ.  That was a pretty big boat and I felt very secure.  The ferry to Catalina doesn't carry vehicles so I'm sure it's smaller.  I'm not that fond of being on the water.  I'd make a lousy sailor.

        And count me out of any plans for a cruise. I'm quite content at home thank you.

Bags of Bottles and Cans ( #AtoZChallenge )

 

 

       Breakfast was the first order of today--like most any morning--and then I loaded up my van with about 3 months accumulation of recyclables as I typically do quarterly during each year.   For those who don't live in California I should explain we pay a fee for most plastic, aluminum, and glass drink containers that we can get back if we bring them to a recycle center.  It's no big deal, but it all adds up.  It's a minor inconvenience to keep all of the recyclables, but I have space in my garage so it's no big problem.  And the recycle center is just a few blocks from my house.  So I went down first thing after breakfast.  I guess I help the environment or something and more importantly I walked away with $25. No big deal, but it's better than throwing it all away.

      After that I was cleaning outside our house and other chores.  Spring cleaning you know.  And company's coming next week.  So we're getting things ready for my daughter and her husband and three of our grandkids.  It will likely be a short fast-paced week of fun.  We only usually see them once a year since we live so far apart.

         Bed time now calls me.  Like yesterday I'm tired.  I've at least managed another A to Z post.  Now I'll see if I can keep up.  It might be difficult.  Hopefully I'll be back with another installment tomorrow.  Or sometime.

And Then This Happened and Then This.... ( #AtoZChallenge & #IWSG )

 

The Insecure Writer's Support Group

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month in Alex J. Cavanaugh's Insecure Writer's Support Group--a forum of writers who gather to talk about writing and the writer's life. For a complete list of participants visit Alex's Blog. 
     The co-hosts for the April 1 posting of the IWSG are Melissa Maygrove, Cathrina Constantine, Kate Larkinsdale, and Rebecca Douglass!

       Well, just wanted to check in.  I had every intention of starting A to Z posts and getting a timely post for Insecure Writer's Support Group and wouldn't you know.  I don't want to bore you with details and I'm worn out.  It's late and I just got my internet back after having been almost a week without. I have been overwhelmed of late and haven't had much time for online activities.  And the next few weeks seem like they are going to be more of the same.

      Let me see where I am tomorrow and where I'm going next.  For now I'm going to bed.