my dad, Herman Groves

I'm remembering you, Dad, with love and gratitude. You showed me how to persevere through hardship and never give up. I love you!

Herman Groves (September 21,1927-December 5, 2010)

Maui ice sculpting competition

The event took place at the indoor Lahaina Cannery Mall, the only ice-friendly spot in Hawaii! The entrants had one and a half hours to create their masterpieces.

and the winner... Tsuneo Sugiura of Japan:

(November 2010)

Maui sunset

November, 2010

Southern California sunrise

another gorgeous day...

(November 6, 2010)

Joshua Tree National Park Visitor's Center

Joshua Tree National Park Visitor's Center, Twentynine Palms

(May, 2010)

a rose is a rose

Found an interesting rose in my birthday bouquet... with seeds.

swans at the Boston Common

While the temperature soared to 113 degrees in L.A. this week, and broke the city's official thermometer, my mind wanders back to the Boston Common...