Warning Sign

Summer is almost over. Here in Los Angeles County that means the beginning of our worst fire season. So far our weather has been moist and cool. When it turns hot and dry, the brush of our hillsides becomes a real fire hazard-- hence this sign.

More Stained Glass

This is a view of the side windows. This type of stained glass using a type of mortar instead of leading between the chunks of glass.

Stained Glass

This is the view of the front window of my church, the Rolling Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church. From the lower floor there is a view of the entire Los Angeles basin and the ocean near Redondo Beach. The church is in the City of Rolling Hills Estates, but our neighbors immediately to the west are in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes.

Progress on Neighborhood House

This house that I photographed on July 2 is coming along nicely.

Point Vincente Interpretative Center

This building is reminiscent of a ship with its portholes. It houses a nice collection of natural and historical exhibits. It also is the base of a group of volunteers that counts whales migrating by.

Yes, they still exist!

As one of a small group of non-owners of cell phones, I often look to see if pay phones are still available. This one is in the lobby of our main library.

Fall at the Library

Here's a view of the main library on one recent autumn day.