We spent the better part of the morning outside. It was nice to garden while the wind stopped. The horrible reminder of the loss that is occurring looms in the west in the form of brown plumes of smoke against the clear blue sky.

In between breakfast and now (2:50 pm) I uploaded and tweaked this template. I needed something new... something fresh.

On Halloween, we went over to my parents ordered pizza and decorated candy skulls. Sometimes I wonder, if and when we have a child how the family dynamic and traditions will change. My bothers (28 and 17) and I are the kids in our family. Imagine... a baby. This will definitely be something new. I had many personal pictures on my alter this year, hence why I did not put a full picture up. If I have time I will put a Photo Shopped picture on here.

I know I have this picture on another post... but I never actually wrote much to go with it. As my husband and I drive around on errands... I see the most beautiful things. I want to just capture that moment, that second and savor it. So I do the next best thing... I photograph it. Sometimes as I go back through the photos, I know a piece of it is missing. The essence of the moment that enriches is it gone. I just wish I could capture these moments... to show people how beautiful life is.... our town... time... my husband. There is a story here. The silent looking back and wanting to say something... but can't. This is a field of crops in Redlands. It is common to see a bunch of cars and trucks lined up on the side street as workers are out harvesting the newest growth. They have stories.

An image from the Dia de los Muertos event on November 2nd in Riverside. The artist creates large replications of art with chalk on sidewalks.

M and M went out to the Riverside Arts Walk with us. It was a very interesting experience to say the least. The crowds and artist "galleries" were very diverse. From goldfish cookies to shrimp and wine. Pearmama had her work showing in the building in the second photo. From Framing shops to bail bonds offices. From hippy chic to hipster cool. You had it all. Above are a few snaps from the night. We were able to go into the small rooms above the historic Life Arts Center. We had our wedding reception on the 1st floor. It was very interesting... solar life force interesting.

Took some time to go to a UCLA game with clients. That was a long day. Tailgate and all. I'm glad we made it home safe.

Luckily I am an absentee voter. I was able to walk right in and place my ballot in the ballot box and drive away. The line for early voters was long.

Then we went shopping.

... the end of the month already. Wow. Time does fly. I have been so busy. It's like walking through a mall on Christmas looking for candy cane striped socks. Fast, colorful, loud... and endless. I have to say, with such a fast life, I hope I keep my center focused. Right now my center is still loyalty and work. My outer center is love, family, Husband, my project, integrity and humility. I need to pull my husband into the center and move work into the outer center. I am working on that. I do love him..... for understanding me so much. I think now with his venture into a new profession (similar to mine) he sees me in a new light.


We went out and had sushi for dinner to night. Our sushi place now has "all-you -can -eat" .... yum! Pearmama... We need to make plans.... mid November? I'll e-mail you soon.

We party hopped this weekend... so I will leave you with is little tidbit.