Isn’t this the essence of a life well-lived? - not merely existing alongside one another, but genuinely seeing, hearing, and valuing each other as we move together toward a more perfect union.
P.S. All applies to the way you drive your car or truck. 
It’s so chilly on the Monterey Peninsula right now that it feels like November, or July. #Monterey
Headlines scream. Headlines demand. Headlines leave bruises on our collective consciousness.
Yet we return, day after day, for another slap, another shock, another moment of connection to a world both broken and beautiful, told in fragments that never quite form a whole.
There was snow on the hills around #Monterey #California this morning! 
How do you get to be like that?
What's he say, while fussing w/ that boa? "keep the people honest?
Everybody's got their own problems of course, but Jimi Hendrix seems to be-- from a fan's perspective-- one of the coolest people to walk the planet in the last 200 years or so.
We've had films about Richie Valens and Plane Crash people. What else?
Man, where's the Hendrix film?
There's a big story there about his life, tour of duty, etc, artists he performed with before and after the Jimi Hendrix Experience. His relationship with Janis Joplin. I mean there's a HUGE chunk of juicy story that it seems like we've all been missing-out on.
I'm all #FOMO myself to death here now!
Probably the family hodling on to it/ legal concerns. I think there's always been issues there. Anyone?
But there’s a problem. These posts often favor quick outrage over real discussion. Social media boosts the loudest, most divisive voices, making us more divided.
We should view social media critically and remember that real-life talks and actions still matter most for creating change and understanding.
#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#SocialMedia
#Communication
#Rants
#TalkingToMyself (2/2)
Both my 
and I woke up with small headaches this morning. Either it's something we both ate last night or it's the change in the weather coming into #California. Right now in #Monterey it's 53f when some clouds and a sense of foreboding.
Harbor Seals at Hopkins Beach 
watercolor
Walking along the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, I was inspired to paint this in watercolor. Love seeing the harbor seals in their beautiful environment.
Fine art prints are here in my shop 
https://1-elizabeth-kennen.pixels.com/featured/harbor-seals-at-hopkins-beach-elizabeth-kennen.html
We watched Flow last night. I am still thinking about it.
The apricot tree next door is blooming and it smells wonderful.
We didn't get any rain yesterday but tomorrow is looking juicy.
Currently it's 40f.
The one thing I’ve learned about Monterey is, the further you are from Pacific Grove and the closer you are to Seaside, the more flavor there is in the food
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, one thing is certain: daylight saving time is a deeply ingrained cultural tradition that isn’t going away anytime soon. So for better or worse, we’ll continue to grumble and adjust our clocks twice a year, like clockwork. It’s not like there’s anything else to complain about, right?
Ugh can we please get rid of the time change so I don't feel like garbage for a few weeks every spring?
It's currently 40f. We might be getting some pretty good rain later this week.
Cocktails at Mission Ranch in Carmel 
watercolor
Inspired by a visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Loved having cocktails at Mission Ranch, watching the sheep and seeing Point Lobos in the distance.
Fine art prints 
https://1-elizabeth-kennen.pixels.com/featured/cocktails-at-carmel-mission-ranch-elizabeth-kennen.html
One of these photos shows Joanne standing next to a California lilac or blue blossom (Ceanothus species), a flowering shrub native to North America, particularly California. They’re known for their displays of blue to purple flower clusters, just like the abundant pale blue blooms visible in the image. Ceanothus is very common around here, and especially noticeable lately.
