Back Alley Beauty

Green Door, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

I like that despite this entry is on a scruffy alley, it still has a certain grace to it.

Dark Door

Dark Door, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Looks like someone was inspired by this door to carve on it...

Yellow Brick

Yellow Brick, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

I love this yellow brick wall in the alley west of Myrtle.

The competition

The competition, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Spotted these two at the dog park today. What a face that little guy has!

Chang Thai Bistro

ar_chang_610.jpg, originally uploaded by somewhat unusual.

It appears that Chang Thai Bistro is now open. Can't wait to try!

Photo by Ashley Russell

Los Chilies Locos

Los Chilies Locos, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Has anyone tried Los Chilies Locos? I am curious to hear some reviews...

Left Turn Only

Left Turn Only, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Sometimes you just gotta go left.

Beauty Supply

Beauty Supply, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Hmmmn, will be be the pink wig or the black one?

San Gabriel River Trail

San Gabriel River Trail, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

More shots from the San Gabriel River Trail off Huntington Drive in Duarte.

San Gabriel River Trail, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

San Gabriel River Trail, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

San Gabriel River Trail, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Footprint Rock

Footprint Rock, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Spotted this at the San Gabriel River Trail today. Looks just like a
footprint, but it's not, really.

Windmill against the sky

Windmill against the sky, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Would be fun if Monrovia had a big windmill that generated electricity. I wonder why people don't do that anymore....this one is small, of course.

Bricks and Pipe

Bricks and Pipe, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

A composition of sorts, with its own courtyard, in the heart of Old Town.

Monrovia Fireworks

Monrovia Fireworks, originally uploaded by Anne Bonney.

A great shot of the fireworks from Stephanie.

Monrovia's Fourth

Open Thread: How did you all feel about the 15 minutes of fireworks? Use the comments to discuss.

Shady Stairs

Shady Stairs, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Happy Fourth everyone! I know it's going to be a scorcher so I thought I'd post a very "cool" photo of early morning shade. Remember today to be thankful for all of your freedoms and know that for them to work you have to speak up and take action. You may not feel that you can have a huge effect on federal government, but our local government is close by and available for you.

Nu Way Car Wash

Nu Way Car Wash, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

I love the 50s retro of this car wash. Reminds me of something I'd see in Disneyland's original Tomorrowland...I wonder if it will get bulldozed when the train station goes in?

Shadow wall

shadow wall, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Ok...this one is a bit harder. Does anyone know where this wall is?

Stix Rideshop

Stix Rideshop, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

The Monrovia David

The Monrovia David, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Props to anyone who can guess where our "David" is... :)

Early a.m. worker on the Colorado Commons development

Early a.m. worker on the Colorado Commons development, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

The Heat has Arrived

The Heat has Arrived, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Looks like summer is finally here in Monrovia. I read the other day
that this past winter was the driest on record since 1889. I guess
that means we have to be extra careful not to set off any kind of
fire. Doesn't take much in hot dry conditions like this.

Deer Park Lodge

IMG_0051, originally uploaded by mikeygbay.

I love reading about old Landmarks around town...this is from a Flickr photoset by Mikeygbay.