High Five For Truth!

I'm often contemplating the state of the world when on my morning constitutional - both mine and the one at large - and today the sidewalk seemed to echo my thoughts precisely ...

Seriously. I don't even like to acknowledge the man's existence, but as it's being choked down our throats every day this week, I thought I could at least return the high five.

Fight the power!

Small Wonders

Earlier this year I was walking along Venice Boulevard when I saw the tiniest little piece of street art, that simply charmed me. Last night, as I was strolling along Abbot Kinney Boulevard, I just happened to look down at the right time to see another small wonder by what looks to be the same artist. A lady (rat?) and gentlemen and their bucking bronco exploring Venice!

We had just been talking about how a Rag & Bone store has no business being on Abbot Kinney in Venice, and how swiftly we'd gone from no chains to THAT kind of chain, and how weird and dumb it is, and how it won't last (retail rents are already plummeting, Venice, take heart and hang in there!), when I spotted this little work that is just the kind of treasure you want to see in Venice - or anywhere, for that matter.

Something fun, something whimsical, something to surprise and enchant you as you go along your way. Keep your eyes open for the little day makers that let you know it's all still cool.

'Cause it is.

It's Your Day

Sometimes you just need a little reminder ...

... And oftentimes the world gives it to you. If you're paying attention. Today IS your day. Get it.

Happy Holiday weekend, Everybody!

Venice Sidewalk Advice

So I'm walking back from the beach down Venice Boulevard, lost in thought and enjoying the fresh, summery air. Already feeling grateful, I look down to see this stencil in the middle of the sidewalk:

I smiled to myself and felt happy. But if I was someone else, feeling something else, a little further along, there would be some good advice for anyone, at anytime:

Then, a short stroll along, just to make sure everyone knows the truth:

This made my day, in an unexpected and thoughtful way. Let this take you into the weekend, intent on making it a great one! Thanks to the author/artist ... I bet you've made more than a few people smile.

Street Talk

In Venice, even the streets and sidewalks themselves will tell you what's up ...


And then just when you're thinking about how much you love that ... you ride over this one:



Oh, Venice. I love you too.