A quick geography lesson. #southbay #southbaylife #thesouthbay #Southbaycalifornia #santaclara #sanjose #fremont #mountainviewca https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgsrl_0r7Ld/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"Beachy Keen" Pizza & Shopping with New Friend @TorqueMJ, June 25, 2019 . Last week, I had the great pleasure of meeting and spending time with the wonderful MarGie J., who was in town visiting relatives. She's a true heroine and warrior: a veteran, a cancer survivor, a cyclist, a mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She's devoted to her family; and, although retired now from military service, still holds a position that helps keep others safe. . In the past year, MJ's been exploring her artistic side, signing up for online guitar lessons (the same ones I'm taking) and making beautiful, whimsical, custom keychains. She gave me an electric guitar magnet and one of her handmade keyrings. It's so nice, I'm keeping it as an objet d'arte. . We had an extremely relaxed and enjoyable afternoon, browsing shops and grabbing lunch at @Locale90, an authentic Neapolitan-style Italian café — where our meal was absolutely phenomenal. Great food, great location, great shopping, great company, great fun.... . I definitely need more days like this. Thank you, MJ! Also, it was a pleasure meeting your husband and son. . P.S. I'm wearing my @FilmWorksCA hat. I stand with #FilmWorksCA. . . #NewFriends #InstaFriends #Vacation #California #SouthernCalifornia #LosAngeles #TheSouthBay #HollywoodRiviera #RivieraVillage #RedondoBeach #TheBeach #BeachLife #Restaurant #Italian #Food #Lunch #Pizza #Veteran #Cyclist #Keychain #Keyring #RefrigeratorMagnet #Austin #Locale90 #HangingOut #ArtsAndCrafts #Music #Guitar #FilmLA (at Locale90 Neapolitan Pizza Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzcyMeSAtJl/?igshid=zqv4fwitw3n9

"Mission Accomplished" Feral Cat Rescue Mother and daughter feral cats Gemma and Maxie had roamed my neighborhood since before 2012. I'd been trying to capture them since last April. Although one of my neighbors had been feeding them regularly, the cats resisted every attempt to give them a home. . When my neighbor tried trapping them, her efforts failed. After selling her home, she enlisted me to resume where she'd left off. Luring the cats wasn't easy; they were very mistrusting. They had no prior experience with me. And I'm allergic to cats! . Enter Nina and Capt. Peter Dabbieri (pictured), founders of Feline Charity, Inc. They told me how to lure the cats and provided the trap. My friend and former neighbor supplied the cats' favorite food. It took more than two months to win Gemma and Maxie's trust. . Several failed attempts and four skunks later, I finally caught the feral strays. I captured them simultaneously in the same trap! Within 15 minutes of phoning The Dabbieris with the good news, Capt. Peter arrived to collect the cats. . Now, Gemma and Maxie reside at @CatmandooRescue Group in Los Angeles. They're receiving love, care, attention and, if possible, a real forever home. I recommend that the devoted pair stay together. The staff is doing their best to see that it happens. . To adopt a rescued animal, visit: https://www.petfinder.com . For info on Feline Charity, Inc., visit: http://felinecharity.org . Catmandoo Rescue Group is at: https://catmandooandtommytoo.com . Both of these South Bay/Westside-based animal rescue organizations welcome donations in any amount. Please, don't let the strays in your area go homeless, thirsty and hungry. . . #AdoptDontShop #Pets #Animals #Cry #AnimalAdoption #PetAdoption #Cats #Cat #Dogs #Dog #FeralCats #FeralCat #StrayCat #Feral #Kittens #Puppies #InstaPets #InstaCats #AnimalRescue #CatRescue #CatmandooRescue #Petfinder #SouthernCalifornia #LosAngeles #TheSouthBay #FurBaby #FurryFriend #Veteran #USNavy (at Catmandoo Rescue Group) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeTH3tglBw/?igshid=f2qc05u07pxx

Just doing a little "steam ironing" at my house. Would you like your trousers with or without a crease? #BeachLife #HeavyEquipment #Roadwork #TheSouthBay #RedondoBeach #SteamRoller #StreetResurfacing #Asphalt #Paving #SouthernCalifornia #FeelsLikeAnEarthquake