Morning Swim

 I think I'll go for a moring swim in this gorgeous weather said Mr. Duck. I would too go for one if I could.

The Wall

No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered now.

RICHARD NIXON, New York Times, Mar. 28, 1985

Coffee Shop

The Coffee Shop at Chiriaco Summit.

Gas Station

Old School gas station.

Old School Mail Box

This is a nice old school mail box. If you ever stop at Chiriaco Summit on the way from Cali you will find many photo ops.

Whispering Sweet Nothings

Whispering in my ear.

Old Post Office

At the post office at Chiriaco Summit.

Cosita

Cosita.

Tribute

The Vietnam War was arguably the most traumatic experience for the United States in the twentieth century. That is indeed a grim distinction in a span that included two world wars, the assassinations of two presidents and the resignation of another, the Great Depression, the Cold War, racial unrest, and the drug and crime waves.

DONALD M. GOLDSTEIN, intro, The Vietnam War

Counter Top Clatter.

Some of the items that have found a permanent home in a corner of my kitchen counter.

Defenders of Freedom Wall

9-11 to present.

Blimp Over Avondale

It was windy and the threat of rain was there, yet this blimp was calmy hovering over the neighborhood.

Harbor Shores

Ironically, the community without lake fronts is called Harbor Shores. Ummm!

Thank You Shopper

Every morning as I talk my walk I pass by this sing and when I read it the first that comes to my mind is to say "Thank you". Then I realize I never shop there to begin with.

Fisherman

How awesome is our weather than in the middle of winter this guy still wears a tank top and shorts.

Dry Camping Area

Inquire inside the cafe. Chiriaco Summit California.

The Lineup

OK Mr Melo here is your lineup, can you try and identify the culprit, which of all these ducks shitted all over your car?

Crystal Gardens

Sign by the Fire House.

Flowers

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. ~Luther Burbank

Civic Center Scene

It looks like "the family" in the background is wading on the fountain's water.

Ranch Style House

In the middle of all the new homes there is a small community that has been here for a long time, most of the houses are ranch style and are built on huge lots.

Crystal Gardens

The fountains at Crystal Gardens.

Avondale, Arizona!

The pillar sais it all.