I saw this plaque today, during my first ever visit to the Georgina Cole Library in Carlsbad.
The bronze plaque adorns a bench in the park-like space in front of the library entrance.
It reads:
DEDICATED TO OUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE FOLLOWED
1776 – 2004
SANTA MARGARITA CHAPTER, NSDAR
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Did you know that Constitution Week this year runs from September 17th to the 23rd? I was reminded of the celebration when I visited the Georgina Cole library in Carlsbad today. The library has a Constitution Week display!
If you enjoy being free, and like your ability to vote, think of the United States Constitution.
During our everyday life, it can be easy to take our rights secured by the Constitution for granted.
Curious about your own family history? Looking at this display, I learned the Georgina Cole Library has one of the largest genealogical collections in California!
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Yikes! What happened here? Looks like a vintage San Diego police car has smashed into a bunch of pumpkins!
Not surprisingly, the incident took place in the courtyard of the old historical police headquarters in downtown San Diego.
Looks like The Headquarters at Seaport Village is getting ready for autumn and Halloween with this and other fun displays!
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This amazing mural is a bit hidden in Encinitas. I happened to glimpse it while walking past 687 South Coast Highway.
You can find the colorful artwork near the entrance of Dudek inside the Pacific Station mixed-use development.
The mural was painted by a great local artist, Skye Walker!
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Another perfect sunny day in Encinitas. The beautiful views from Swami’s Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Swami’s Surf Beach brought out my camera.
It was the middle of the day mid-week in late summer. I didn’t see too many surfers out at the world-famous point break.
Look at the gorgeous blue and green colors of the water!
No, I didn’t walk down to the beach this time.
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These two shipping containers in Encinitas were painted years ago. For a long time, visitors to Charlie’s Electric Bikes could observe them in the parking lot, behind a bunch of bicycles. That eBike business no longer exists–the building is now home to Charlie’s Electric Studio. The two old containers remain.
The artwork was painted by Encinitas artist Kevin Anderson. Yes, you’ve possibly seen his work all around coastal San Diego North County. Find many of his very beautiful murals by clicking here.
During my recent walk in downtown Encinitas, I crossed the Charlie’s Electric Studio parking lot from South Coast Highway 101 to take these photographs.
You can see how the art has faded over the years, especially on the second shipping container I photographed, which was the first to be painted.
This next shipping container was the first to be painted. It’s the most faded:
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Día de Muertos is coming up at the start of November. Many in San Diego are getting ready.
Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park has already set up their many different, very colorful Catrinas. But one in particular is pretty spectacular!
This large Catrina has been erected at the Fiesta de Reyes stage. I saw her today during a walk around Old Town.
She seems to stand in an arbor made of marigolds, with giant red roses on either side…
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The beautiful Bill of Rights tall ship, based in the Chula Vista Marina, would love to have some of your love!
I visited the historic ship today for the first time since I sailed on her during America’s Schooner Cup.
The good news: Bill of Rights remains based in Chula Vista, thanks to the advocacy of many. The schooner will continue to train Sea Scouts and Boy Scouts and serve as an educational platform. Hooray!
However, I could see how the wooden ship still needs help with its redecking. I also learned the ship is due for its periodic haul out for hull inspection and maintenance. Of course, all of this takes money.
Interested in lending a hand?
Click this webpage to learn various ways you can keep this unique and important tall ship going strong!
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Look what I spied today! A big new playground is being installed between the Chula Vista Marina and the new Gaylord Pacific Resort.
The playground will occupy a small space in the new Harbor Park, which will expand on present-day Chula Vista Bayside Park.
Kids are gonna love it!
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It was the perfect day for a nature walk in Sweetwater Park beside San Diego Bay.
The beautiful, spacious park on Chula Vista’s bayfront opened just last year. I noticed today that the native vegetation has filled out a bit more.
A weekday hike is perfect if you want to feel and observe nature. I saw many late summer blooms, and birds in the distance.
Some photos as I strolled along several trails…
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