Alameda County Fair Turns 100

Forty years ago I went with a date to see the fair. Unfortunately I got cramps and was sick on the curb and we never went in. When I found out Thursday the fair is 100 this year I knew I had to make another attempt to go for the first time. Rick Springfield had a concert at 7 p.m. and I danced to his music though can't say I'm a fan of him. I enjoyed walking all over the expansive grounds to see the exhibits, barn animals, bunnies, chickens, etc., and loved every minute of it on a mild summer evening in Pleasanton, California. I stayed until 9:45 p.m. and managed to find my way back to my car at the right entrance. I love doing events on centennials and other big anniversaries and this was no exception. I highly recommend this old fashioned county fair.

A Perfect Game, June 13, 2012

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_game

The definition has already been updated this morning. Congratulations San Francisco Giants, 2010 World Series Champions! I just passed out Giants cups Saturday at our annual reunion. Good timing.

Dance While You Can

Happy 75th Birthday Golden Gate Bridge

Kathy and I bicycled to the toll plaza for the 50th. The question is, will we be around for the 100th?

Mother's Day at Church 2012

Me with Adam and Stephanie!

The Victorian Era

I shop for bargains at noon and never go into the furniture section of the store which opened up recently on the upper level. I went today and here's a painting by Jan Martin I found for a song. It's reminiscent of Watt and Olive. It's absolutely stunning and in perfect condition. Why someone let it go I don't understand.

A Few Breakfast Recipes

Brown Rice Breakfast
Cook rice according to directions. Use 2 cups cooked rice, chopped dates, slivered almonds, drizzle with almond/coconut blend milk, add stevia or agave if desired.

Baclava Breakfast
Plain yogurt, cover with plain bite-size shredded wheat, drizzle honey, add walnut bits.

Uncooked Oatmeal Breakfast
Take 5-minute oatmeal, add sliced banana, chopped apple or pear, sliced kiwi, raisins, nuts of choice, almond/coconut blend milk.