River, River of Love so Wide.

This is one of my favorite places to get away from it all. Up until recently the river has run dry. The other night I convinced some friends to go on a drive, we ended up here. People make fun of me for my love of stars, but they don't seem to understand that they are few and far between in my town, the light capital of the world. We beat out the clouds the other night and got to look up at stars. I looked out the car window, and then immediately pulled over. It was nice, even if just for a few freezing minutes (48 probably not freezing to the rest of the world, but I am a Southern California girl) to be out in the middle of nowhere in complete darkness, and be able to look up at a speckled sky. While on the side of the road, I heard the river running...

The song Big Wide River of Love came to mind.

I'd like to introduce you to Petunia and the Vipers!

It Ain't

The Ugliest, Bitterest, Coldest, Dreariest Place I've Ever Seen

-(I don't think that about this place, its just a nice song!)

Cold Heartbreaker

These guys are incredibly talented, kind, and warm.

I can't speak highly enough of these guys, I really look forward to their return!

I love these guys and if you live in Southern California, they will be here Feb 2011.

Check them out at PetuniaMusic.com

P.S. You're welcome, for introducing you to your new favorite band!!

Indian Summer

This is one of my favorite dresses, and I will say that about each and everyone.

Dress hand-crafted by Mr. Tiny of Mr. Tiny's Southside Market and The Wacky Tacky Blog.

Belt and shoes thrifted.

The combs in my hair belonged to my Great Aunt Billie.

Turtles are some of my favorite animals because they are low maintenance and harmless. One day I want to have a tortoise named Lollipop. This turtle belongs to my friend Amber Foxx. What a lucky duck that Foxx is for having such a nice turtle. And I ain't lion.

Blogging

I will be doing a new post very soon!!! I have put this off for quite some time now.

It Is Summertime!

It has been a good seven days. New records, dancing, DEVO, Chuck Berry, good friends.....SUMMER!!

Brittany and I.

Chuck Berry in the background!!

Chuck Berry in background!Last but not least, DEVO!! I really hate DEVO fans, they are all old and grumpy. But I still love DEVO. I made it to the front of the stage, caught some bouncy balls and rubbed Mark's stomach!!

Records!

I stopped in at Vinyl Solution and the Goodwill. I picked up some records.

Recorded at Marineland in Pedro before it fell into the ocean! Stoked!!

Almost passed this up, then I saw Link Wray...Sold!! For having Andy Williams on it, it is a fantastic record.

Beach Party Tonight!

PHOTOS BY JESSICA STOPNIK!

Where's the beach?

It's right here!

Me, Jessica, Keith

CATALINA DAY 3!!

Last Day in Catalina! Not to interesting, just relaxing. Went to breakfast, then to the arcade. This time we got an engineers cap. Just havin' fun!

Tiki Playsuit by Mr. Tiny of Mr. Tiny's Southside Market.

I love this sign!!