Crap.

I know you all love to hear about my frustrations, and boy, do I have a lot! So, here's just one more to add to the ever-expanding list.

Last weekend, as I went for groceries, I noticed something interesting happening in the sky. Colors. Lots of colors that showed the potential to get even more interesting in the next few minutes.

Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera. But I wasn't going to stress over it. I was just going to enjoy it. Next time, I promised myself, I'll have my camera. (I promise myself lots of things.)

I was in and out of the store pretty quick and, as I'd expected, the sky was just brilliant with pinks and oranges and purples. It was really beautiful.

As I walked through the parking lot, I couldn't help but notice that no one else seemed particularly taken with the bright sky. I wondered, am I the only one who is seeing this? Doesn't anyone else notice the colors? The colors?! Anyone?!

I just didn't understand it. I realize in southern California we get our share of pretty sunsets, but even I, a native, haven't seen one like this in a long time.

When I finally got home, I was frantic to get my camera. If I'd had it my way, I would have driven down to the beach or somewhere, anywhere, I could have gotten a clear view.

But I didn't have time. All I could do was stand out on my patio and snap away.


If only I'd gotten there a few minutes sooner, the colors were even more spectacular.

But here's where my frustration comes into play. Did you notice all the city crap?!



I don't have time to draw all the arrows required in this one:



Ugh. And this isn't the first time I've been frustrated. It seems every day there's something in my way of a gorgeous photo. Another building, another car dealership, electric poles and telephone wires. It's all in the way and it all needs to go.

I say we bulldoze! Who's with me?!