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Auburn Delights

2010-05-24T10:01:00.000-07:00

Taking Back the River

2010-04-25T22:04:00.001-07:00

I took back the river this weekend. Joining me in this crusade were Gracie and Chloe. It smelled just as I remembered, straight out of a page from my younger days. Let's cut 5th period tomorrow and head down, shall we?

HA 20 K to Sac

2010-04-07T13:54:00.001-07:00

Today I'm waiting in Honolulu. As a wait I'm struck by the strange serenity of this airport. My gate is 34 today. Back to the mainland and back to reality. I'm wishing I had a bike to ride around this airport, pedaling at a gentle speed while the minutes pass me by. I would also like to note that John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane," is stuck on repeat in my head.

The Peep Show - Big Island

2010-03-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

Peep finds forbidden path, longing for the road less traveled.

Peep engages in stimulating debate.

Peep insists on a shot with the striking LV model.

Peep finds another peep to partake in hotel bathroom antics.

Peep gets all hacker, attempting to break the code.

Peep rides high in the glory of a completed triathlon.

Peep explores the lava tube, surprising young children vacationing from the midwest.

Peep seeks meaning in life through Hawaiian goddess Pele.

Peep awaits sushi feast, watching the chefs work their magic.

Peep can't really afford Tiffany's but finds comfort in secret night nesting.

Peep befriend's gecko, hoping his size won't scare the fellow off.

Maui me

2010-03-19T09:40:00.001-07:00

Another two weeks in Maui. Why not?

On a Vacation

2010-03-10T00:55:00.001-08:00

How does one take vacation photos? I'm sort of obsessed with this question at the moment. Sunrise, sunset and repeat? Anyhow, here are a few random shots taken while roaming round the timeshare grounds.

Dream a Little Spring

2010-03-05T15:44:00.001-08:00

I'm thinking with my bare legs and sleeveless tops. Bring the Spring! I'm collecting signatures.

Wouldn't these petals make for a fetching floral pattern?

Back

2010-03-04T15:13:00.001-08:00

Well. I attempted to come back atchayall earlier and I deleted my post! Silly Som. Here goes again... I call it "Fruitspiration," photos I took from a fruit trade mag. I found the images wildly entertaining. Kiwi balls, what else can I say?

Miss you guys! You know who you are! Blog on baby. *Sidenote: this is an experimental post from the iPhone.

I'm Not A Big Hallo-weenie But...

2008-10-29T11:36:00.000-07:00

I love me some Snoop.

So I Get

2008-10-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

lazy sometimes! Can you blame a gal? This whole blog-o-sphere kills me. Sometimes I feel it. Other times... not so much. I think anyone who reads this blog (all two of you) know I can be a finicky gal. You also know I like hot sauce. This morning I had some fantastic sauce courtesy of this little Greek joint at One Market. Started off my day just right. I think I could do it all over again. And again. Sorry for the blase post but, it was the least I could do. Until we meet again.

my labor day view... tree houses :)

2008-09-04T16:46:00.000-07:00

Was I the Last to See This???

2008-08-27T10:08:00.000-07:00

Flesh and Blood. Tear jerker. damn emotions... this is the best doc ever think i may even go southern... no joke circa 1960-ish... the bit with Dylan too!!! It is what it is...

Tangerine Dreams

2008-08-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

I think it was a good move... Nice shade for Hill actually. But the reference to the whole traveling sisterhood pantsuit bullshit... she went there?! Really? Really? She went there. Three cheers nonetheless. Three cheers.

Office Life

2008-08-21T14:01:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know I now work in that whole corporate environment thing... Company e-mails really kill me. They do.

see below:

Hello all,
You may notice that, in an effort to be more health-conscience, we have reduced the amount of soda in the refrigerator and added vitamin and sparkling water.
Please treat these new drinks no differently than the sodas- that is, PLEASE do not hoard or take more than your fair share. These are meant to be enjoyed in moderation during work, not taken home or cached at your desk. If you take more than your fair share, why, that only deprives your friends at work.
This is somewhat of an experiment; if we notice that people are hoarding or taking exhorbitant amounts of the new drinks, we will have no choice but to revert back to "soda only"
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Best,
Matt

ok... it's from a starbucks cup

2008-08-18T09:52:00.000-07:00

You know those quotes on the side of a Starbucks cup? Well, sometimes I read them. Sometimes aloud in a sermonesqe type demeanor if an audience hails. This morning my coffee sleeve slipped off revealing the following:
"You simply can't make someone love you if they don't. You must choose someone who already loves you. If you choose someone who does not love you, this is the sort of love you must want." --Israel Horovitz, from his play, The Secret Mme. Bonnard's Bath.

So true in a beautifully sad manner.

Mellow Yellow

2008-08-11T15:29:00.001-07:00

for some reason... i wanteeee :)

Deka Ray ME!

2008-08-11T15:23:00.001-07:00

160 Club

2008-08-04T12:28:00.000-07:00

So it's not the 500 Club but, hey, it's Auburn, CA. My hometown! I was visiting over the weekend and took few pics of these trend-setting gents. Above, a young cowboy in his "casual wear." Was his actual pose. The only thing he did for the picture was remove his glasses.

This guy was just amazing. All silk. And yes, that's an authentic Coors Light print on his pants. Who knew comfort could be so luxurious? Perfectly accessorised too.

Play that music dj

2008-08-01T10:29:00.001-07:00

Look at her go. Kind of dashing and dainty. Nice prices too. Pretty post following yesterday's...

So sommer that turquoise!

photos by winona barton-ballentine

The Live B-Show

2008-07-31T12:16:00.000-07:00

"Up this morning... feelin' so fine," (feel free to hum along with this impromptu jingle)... True story:

Thought I'd take myself and my body up Church St. for a little early a.m. exercise. Why not? Eager to start my day, I walked out the door jubilantly. The sun was shining and most of the neighborhood was still asleep except for me, oh yeah, and the man in front of me who.... looked slightly suspect from behind. He had a bit of a swagger in his step and a moderate hunch. I took notice and meandered to the other side of the street. Safety first, of course.

I kept one eye on him... the other on the gum/poo-stained sidewalk. Suddenly... he stopped, leaned forward and, yep... you guessed it... hurled. Loudly. Continued up the block actually. I think he stopped three or four times. I didn't watch but, lucky me, was quiet enough to hear the full soundtrack. Joy.

Um...yeah...

2008-07-29T14:33:00.000-07:00

at the new job been writing about these fools for 2 days now... 2 LA stylistas who decided to turn their skills into the perfect bowl of mac and cheese... i want this dress!!!! with tapatio on it of course!

KQED + Sandwich

2008-07-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

Spending my lazy Sunday watching a program on KQED titled "Sandwiches That You Will Like." It's America between two slices of bread. Anyone down to quit their job and go on a road trip with me? My mouth is watering. I'm especially feeling Thelma's Barbecue in Houston. She was a truck driver, quit and opened up her own joint fulfilling her dream. Damn. Let's do lunch.

Faces and Tasers and Bottoms

2008-07-27T10:22:00.000-07:00

Went to a BBQ last night. Actually it was a BQQ. Anyhow, the place houses three employees of Amoeba records... good music... loads of records and shit to look at... oh, and one stuffed Homer Simpson (the size of a medium dog). One roomie scored Homer out of a claw machine on his first two bucks. Anyhow, the highlight came when a past issue of Vice surfaced and match the "face to ass" spread gained popularity once again. I'm sort of blase when it comes to Vice but this past photo issue gets props for the facetoass bit. What could be more entertaining than matching random faces to random asses? The activity really unified. Oh! I almost forgot... another lady at the party had this taser that looked like a digital camera... it was pink and had a braceletlike release feature so if someone wrestles it from you it deactivates. Then, slime bag can't taser ya back. She bought it on ebay and I'm thinkin' of investing.... i wanted a demonstration but... no takers on the "20 bones for 5 seconds of taser offer..."

mustard yellow for a year?

2008-07-25T08:40:00.000-07:00

Not to worry. I'm surely free of any sort of humanly figure growing inside of me. This is a fact. On the other hand, several of my lovely lady friends are trying their hand at this whole motherhood thing. So... the question begs to be asked: why not dress your baby in one color for the first year? Just one ol' solid color? It's not a bad idea. It would also allow one to politely avoid dressing one's offspring in some hideous duck and stripe themed onesie gifted by who the fuck knows... You simply say, "I'm sorry but Joe's only to wear mustard yellow for his first year." That's it. One year, one color. Just a thought.

black red...red black

2008-07-23T08:14:00.000-07:00

It's in the air.

What Kind Of A Day Is It?

2008-07-23T07:57:00.000-07:00

Sort of like an angel-devil debacle? Can't believe the NW factor either! Summer Babe is the best jam too so I'm leaning toward the red Pavement mode. On the other hand, I really love this Ben Stiller moment. Why was he such a lovable yuppie? I kind of just want to rip of that navy blazer and listen to the Cranberries, no?

4-5-6 In My Dreams

2008-07-21T11:37:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, among eating homemade enchiladas and watching a man named Skip flog another man's bare ass (remember folks this is San Francisco), I played rounds and rounds of See-Low. Very addicting. Who knew? 3-dice and some one dollar bills = endless fun. I did lose some bones though.

planes, trains and tears

2008-07-21T11:31:00.001-07:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/fashion/20bummer.html?ex=1374120000&en=d51795db504765ec&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

l love it when

2008-07-21T11:23:00.000-07:00

10-year-old girls compliment my style and bartenders think i'm 18. i think it was these earrings. note to self... heart shape earrings shave off 10 years.

Marry Me

2008-07-21T11:09:00.000-07:00

Can someone deliver this to me now please? I would love these chilaquiles right now. Thanks.

Fell In Love With a Sparrow

2008-07-20T09:22:00.000-07:00

This little birdy made my heart flutter yesterday. I saw him and a few other watercolors from Penelope Krebs yesterday at the Lincart Gallery. So pretty and even more so in person.

2008-07-18T19:03:00.000-07:00

I'm not a musical buff but... Meryl Streep seems out of her element. I'm not vibin' this whole Mama Mia thing. On the other hand, some Abba atop a grassy knoll washed done with some wine spritzer of sorts -- that's more like it.

Overposting... I know

2008-07-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

But can you blame me? It's been a while. Plus I have the day off so... two thoughts. First, I was mistakenly dubbed Heather at Peets coffee this morning causing a. me to miss the call of my name for my iced latte and b.the ice to melt as I waited and observed a woman humming/singing way too loudly for her own good. This made me wonder: did my grey headband (which I wore this morning in a very Olivia Newton John letsgetphysicalesqe manner) spur an 80s name??? I mean the woman who took my order knows me?! I'm SOMMER not Heather! Also, why must people hum loudly in a public space in that annoying "i just really enjoy life" sort of tone? I'm taking a stand! It's just not right.

2008-07-18T08:43:00.000-07:00

Join em?

2008-07-18T08:31:00.000-07:00

Will and Herman

2008-07-18T08:20:00.001-07:00

My friends are crazy. One just gave birth. The other just lost a cockroach named "Herman" (whom she had conversations with for the past week as he exited her dishwashing machine). Oh, and I say lost because he died. He was murdered actually.

2008-07-18T08:12:00.000-07:00

To whom it may concern:
Sorry for the stand up. Missed the beard. Bummer.

2008-07-18T08:11:00.001-07:00

the sad truth

2008-07-18T07:49:00.000-07:00

Confession: I've had a "Visor" aka... handspring...aka old skool palm pilot since I graduated college in 2001. I use it for addresses, that's it. Earlier this week I went to retrieve my grandmother's address to send a "belated" birthday card. Much to my dismay the visor was wacked. Fucked. Gone were my addresses. Even after several resuscitation attempts... nothing. I found myself facing the sad truth. Sommer... it's been almost 10 years. Time to get with the program. Damn.

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