walking in L.A.!

only a nobody walks in L.A.!  (reference, in case you are not a child of the eighties...)

(unless you're out to photograph a simply stunning graffiti scene...)

tank full, grass high

We've had quite a bit of rain lately, so much so that the tank spilleth over. Not enough to come even close to filling our reservoirs, but the rainwater tank, all 5,000 gallons, is full.

That also means the grass has grown...

meanwhile, in the latest issue of Consumer Reports...

A good issue if you are building. Info on counters, kitchen design, flooring, ranges, ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Speaking of kitchen design, here's what they list out as "IN" in kitchens these days:

1. Contemporary and transitional styles
2. European-style frameless cabinets
3. Steam ovens
4. Gray, white, and off-white color schemes
5. Quartz countertops
6. Pullout faucets and chrome finishes
7. Pull-out trash/recycling bins
8. LED lighting

Outside of the steam oven, that's our kitchen!