Oak Tree

Oak Tree, originally uploaded by joelalvarez713.

Here's a nice shot of Recreation Park by Joel Alvarez.

The Good Ship Monrovia

Just for fun I thought I'd post a picture of this painting of a Canadian ship called "Monrovia" shown off the British Coast near Liverpool, ca. 1878 by W.H. Yorke of Liverpool. For more paintings like this one visit Hamburg's Fine Art Emporium.

Photo copyright is with the Halifax Collection

Not so Forever

Forever Modern, originally uploaded by ~db~.

Another vacated shop...this one near Trader Joe's on Huntington Drive.

Library Park Stage

Library Park Stage, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

I love our little stage in Library Park. I wanted to make a nice portrait of it. Naturally it would look better with someone in it...so for those of you who enjoy sitting outdoors and groovin' to local bands, here is the current list of upcoming concerts, every Sunday throughout the summer starting at 6:30 p.m.

June 24 – UnderCover Girls – 80s Rock
July 01 – The Answer – Classic Pop
July 08 – Cold Duck – Variety
July 15 – Moondance – Swing, Jazz & Big Band
July 22 – Instant Replay – 60s Surf
July 29 – Venson & Company – Motown
Aug 05 – Basix Boogie – Disco
Aug 12 – on Del Sur – Latin & Salsa
Aug 19 – LA Blue – Rhythm & Blues

Pawn Shop

Pawn Shop, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Seems every small town has a pawn shop. I remember Pasadena Old Town before all the rennovation started. The pawn shop seemed to loom large. Now it is overshadowed by all the shiny new stores and buildings, but it is still there. I think there is a tattoo parlor nearby as well.

As a teenager I bought a gold chain at a pawn shop, as it was all I could afford. Many years later my house was broken into and many items were stolen, among them a necklace I treasured greatly (not the same one). It was an odd sort of karma, and I have to say that when I go into a shop now I would feel guilty buying anything. After my necklace was stolen, I called pawn shops for weeks after that to no avail. You see, it was a gift from my father. The only piece of jewelry he ever bought me. I'm still hoping to come across it one day.

Old Town Barber Shop

Old Town Barber Shop, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

I love barbershops, even though I can't go in one. They look nice and homey and old-timey from the outside.

Colorado Commons dig

Colorado Commons dig, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

They are probably further along by now, but I was struck by how it looked kind of like an archeological dig.

Fantasy in Miniature

Fantasy in Miniature, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

This window display really caught my attention. I'm not sure what it has to do with flowers, but it's interesting. Perhaps the person doing this window could also do the one for the tea parlor on Myrtle!

Patchwork Paint

Patchwork Paint, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Spotted on Primrose near foothill...calico electric box !