:: On the Job ::
I was one of the first women in the USA to climb poles for the phone company. I did that job for 12 years before I was elected to serve my union, the CWA in 1984. I retired in 1998 after 30 years with the company at age 50.
:: Drew Dog, born January 15, 2011. Betty White, Aussie shepard mix born March 15, 2011 ::
:: Playing music at the Little Shamrock in San Francisco ::
40 years ago I performed Irish folk music...sometimes with my father, at various places in San Francisco. I had a regular gig at the historic Little Shamrock in those days. These are the only pictures that survived from those days.
:: Luscious jewels ::
When I was a little girl, I was fascinated with my kaleidoscope. I loved the jewel tones and shapes that always changed. I thought it was magic and that there were hidden jewels inside. One day I took my kaleidoscope apart and was disappointed to find just pieces of glass instead of real jewels. But I never lost the love of color and design.
Now I have a computer program that allows me to create Kaleidoscopes from my photos. I find the best subjects are stained glass, my embroidery work and some fine art reproductions. I have had lots of enjoyment creating and experimenting with these images and I like to put them all on slide show and let them run as a feast for the eyes. That is why I am posting some of these pieces here so they can be viewed as a slide show. I hope others will enjoy it as much as I have.
:: Around the town and a little beyond. ::
:: A Touch of Holland in San Francisco ::
Qween Whilemena's Garden is at the base of the North Windmill in Golden Gate Park. The Windmill is full functional and circulates water thruout the park. The Gardeners do a fantastic job each year to create this wonderful display. The best time to see it is in late March after the rain.
:: Our House ::
Our little house in San Francisco has undergone several major renovations since 1977 when we first moved in. At Christmas 1996 we had a major fire and lost everything. We lived in a hotel room for 9 months with our two Border Collies while the house was rebuilt. In 2005, we added craft rooms...sewing studio for me and a train room for Tom.
It has taken over 3 decades, but the house is finally just as we always wanted it to be.
:: Monty. 2/4/00 to 8/27/11 ::
Monty was a once in a lifetime pet. A wonderful dog in every way. He will always be missed.
:: Special Lady Dolls ::
All my dolls are porcelain fashion dolls. My first collection was destroyed in a house fire in 1996 and I have been adding to a new collection ever since.
I look at the faces first. I like to see real glass eyes and nice sculpture. The costumes are secondary to me, but i sometimes embellish or add jewelly.
Some of us never grow up, I guess...my husband is in to model trains!
23-OCT-2008
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23-OCT-2008
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16-OCT-2008
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20-OCT-2008
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17-JUN-2008
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28-MAY-2005
Tommy's Garden in the Springtime.
25-JAN-2006
Early Morning Tully fog in the park
25-JAN-2006
Sun breaking thru the fog in the park
15-DEC-2005
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29-JUN-2005
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09-AUG-2005
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21-MAR-2007
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21-MAR-2007
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30-JAN-2007
Golden Gate Bridge 001.jpg
23-DEC-2007
Full moon from McClaren Park.jpg
09-AUG-2005
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29-JUN-2005
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26-MAY-2006
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15-APR-2009
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07-MAY-2008
May at the Lake in the Park.jpg
07-MAY-2008
Portals of the Past Lake in Golden Gate Park.jpg
25-APR-2008
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25-APR-2008
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25-APR-2008
Tinitus Creek Road
Redwood Forrest on Black Mountain just 20 miles south of San Francisco.
26-JAN-2009
Red Tailed Hawks in the Sunset
04-NOV-2008
Obama Moon 001.jpg
The waxing moon captured moments after the media announced the election of Barack Obama. An hour before this was taken, the moon had entered Aquarius...for those who think about the auspices...
25-OCT-2008
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:: Mighty Atticus: Prince of the Dog park ::
Atticus is a Wiemaraner who lives in our neighborhood at Petra's house. He is our newest neighbor at just 4 months old (as of July 2010).
Wiemaraners are remarkable for many reasons not the least of which is the eyes. His eyes were china blue when he was younger but as he grows the eyes have turned to a light gray which makes him quite handsome and photogenic. I plan to add photos to this gallery as he gets older. He is a sweet natured dog and very gentle.
:: Sunrises from St Mary's Park ::
:: christmas_in_st_marys_park ::
Shots taken on Christmas Eve in St Mary's Park
:: fort_funston_san_francisco ::