Saturday, November 21, 2009
Beacon Bowl Barstow Ca post card early 60's
This was at one time the Beacon Hotel and Tavern. The tower originally said, "Richfield".
Image courtesy of mojavegirl / Candis
Kiki: Michael in fall colors
'One of our favorite picnic spots at Los Trancos Open Space in Portola Valley.' ~ Michael
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
If you planted hope... - Charms and Chuckles
via flickr.com Photo by Louise Docker
"If you planted hope today in any hopeless heart,
If someone's burden was lighter because you did your part,
If you caused a laugh that chased a tear away,
If tonight your name is mentioned when someone kneels to pray,
Then your day was well spent."
~ author unknown
El Rancho Barstow Neon Night Scene
'Thanks bluestates, it is one of my favorites.' ~ mojavegirl
about Candis: http://www.flickr.com/people/mojavegirl1216
Stan Barstow: People's lives
"People’s lives are often other than they seem to be on the surface. And sometimes, what’s underneath and hidden is the best part of all, the part of real value."
— Stan Barstow
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Bear with Sleepys. Barstow TraveLodge Front, 1950's
'My family stayed here when I was five. My four brothers, my sister Terry, and my parents (Mom pregnant with Lisa) and I traveled across the country from Baltimore to Barstow in 1967.' ~ Michael Rowley, Class of 1980
Monday, November 9, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Old Barstow CA Post Card Late 50's Early 60's
Lance Beezley and Michael Rowley worked here in high school in 1979 or 1980. Michael Rowley can't seem to remember exactly when.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
traversée du parc mojave
utilisé ici: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/green/Solar-Plant-Scuttled-to-Pro...
photo courtesy of 1suisse