A Redding California Christmas — Image by kenne
A Redding Christmas
Dynamics beyond compare
Together each year.
kenne
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Ode To The Gambling House of Worship 1 comment
We just got back from Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula wine country and Pala Casino in southern California where we were spending time with Joy’s family. Pala Casino Spa Resort is a nice place in the Temecula wine country near San Diego. Being the non-gambler in the family, I spent most of my time outside near the pool area reading, and writing.
Pala Casino Spa Resort Pool Area
Pool Bar Cafe
Ode To The Gambling House of Worship
Buttons pushed
Touching the screen
Smoke in my eyes —
I play.
Grabbing a drink
Easing the loses
The game goes on —
Lights flashing.
Smoke getting worse
Eyes watering
Load ringing noise —
I cry, others yell.
A gaming cathedral
Worshiping the machine
Matching the slots —
Lacking virtue.
Seeking intellectual guidance
To know the details
Of their religious addition —
Old or new.
A life structured around decline
Dazzling down
Totality of existence —
Seeking more stimulation.
Dare I avoid the slot?
In a race against time
Slowed by the machine —
Mysteriously slanted.
The machine’s hunger
Has a taste against the odds
Ignoring the probability —
Credits dissolve.
Indistinguishable from reality
A creature of habit
Occupying all space —
Dependence avoided.
Not sharing the obsession
I cash out
Walking away —
Posture-perfect.
Others entering
Stumped over walkers
Old and shabby —
Pitted and scarred.
This house of worship
At best, a place
For people watching —
What the hell!
I prefer to watch the sunset
From the mountain high
Dreaming of tomorrow —
Cleared for action.
With every act
A reminder of
Thought put into deed —
Orthodox acceptance.
Seeking relationships
I enter the cathedral
Not for the gaming —
“. . . we need the eggs!” *
* A reference to a Woody Allen quote in Annie Hall.
kenne
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After Virginia’s Birthday Celebration Leave a comment
Our trip to celebrate Virginia’s birthday was a five day trip. This blog entry will be the fifth on the trip to southern California.
http://kenneturner.com/2009/07/08/virginias-85th-birthday-celebration/
http://kenneturner.com/2009/06/27/james-in-california/
http://kenneturner.com/2009/06/20/real-estate-photos-in-my-the-blood/
http://kenneturner.com/2009/06/20/south-coast-winery-in-temecula-valley/
Click here to see additional trip photos.
kenne
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Real Estate Photos In My The Blood Leave a comment
While in southern California, I was driving in the foothills of Rancho Cucamonga an just couldn’t pass up taking a few photos.
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South Coast Winery In Temecula Valley 2 comments
While in southern California we visited several wineries in the Temecula Valley region about an hour’s drive north of San Diego and one and half hours from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The winery with which we were most impressed was South Coast, the California State Winery of the Year. Not only do they have great tasting wines, but offer resort and spa accommodations. What a great retreat! We plan on staying there next time.
kenne
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Revisiting Big Bear Leave a comment
Later this week Joy and I will be flying to southern California for Joy’s mother’s 85 birthday. During one of our last visits, (August, 2006) I was up in the Big Bear area when I came upon a car show, which I could not pass up. (Photo Set)
kenne
In case you don’t know, southern California has got a lot of rain lately. The weather people have predicted that it was coming our way this weekend — the best chance for rain than we have had in months. Looks like southern California kept all the water and sent us a lot of wind and dust. I know, no rain goes along with the territory!
The above image was taken more near sunset, making for a more dramatic image than those in the following video.
kenne
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