SB2W - 2026
3 days ago
We survived Carmeggedon! The bridge is down and the freeway reopened.
The new hospital is operating in full!
Tomorrow, we'll be on the plane heading for a beach near you!
The new hospital is operating in full!
Tomorrow, we'll be on the plane heading for a beach near you!
405 Freeway Closure Will Make July 16, 17 the 'Carmageddon' of Traffic Mayhem in Los Angeles
The 405 will be completely shut down in both directions between the 101 and 10 freeways -- an insanely busy 10-mile stretch -- beginning the night of Friday, July 15 and ending 5 a.m. the following Monday morning.
ARE WE READY???
Really, LA. . . don't take yourself so seriously, you drama queen.
Yum, this is what we celebrated with!
On Thursday morning, the school held an assembly on the yard for Terry.
All the classes formed a U with Terry under a tent with another retiree
and a teacher reassigned due to budget cuts. Taylor, Sean and I joined him.
It was a tribute and a spilling of emotions!
There were teachers accounts of their experience with Terry
as their 3rd grade teacher. Ms Ruiz told of how special "Mr. Pollard"
makes each kid in his class feel .
She related his Olmec and Toltec social studies lessons
that touched her heart and validated her culture.
She says his enthusiasm in the classroom inspired
her to teach and she aspires to keep
her students motivated in the way he motivated her!
All the classes formed a U with Terry under a tent with another retiree
and a teacher reassigned due to budget cuts. Taylor, Sean and I joined him.
It was a tribute and a spilling of emotions!
There were teachers accounts of their experience with Terry
as their 3rd grade teacher. Ms Ruiz told of how special "Mr. Pollard"
makes each kid in his class feel .
She related his Olmec and Toltec social studies lessons
that touched her heart and validated her culture.
She says his enthusiasm in the classroom inspired
her to teach and she aspires to keep
her students motivated in the way he motivated her!
His third grade class put on their sunglasses and
danced to the Beach Boys. Well, Terry just had to join the fun on his
start of an "endless summer"!
More hugs and tears. . .
and of course "recipes" for a happy retirement! Each class and many individual
students, some retained by Terry, made special presentations to express
their feelings and appreciation for him. It was so overwhelming, the
tears were flowing! You can see here how Terry is trying to keep it
together, but he wears it all over his face.
more dancing fun
Ms Yeu who was also leaving, sang "Over the Rainbow"
a commendation plaque from the school for 32 years of service
some very kind, appreciation from Mr. Andrews, the principal who
remembered how Terry's perfectionism and dogged determination over
29 years led to a state of the art auditorium. He related how much time
he gave to the school and to the kids on his own time to win awards in
video production, mentor student teachers, and support local
community action for the kids.
After the School Board's certificate of appreciation came another certificate
from the City of Los Angeles signed by our councilman, the President of the
City Counsel.
Happy Retirement!The Retirement from LAUSD!
Last night was the Scholarship awards ceremony for the local
community action committee to advance and recognize
disadvantaged kids in the elementary through high school that
made significant achievements.
Each teacher in Terry's school recognizes that child that
made the most significant achievement and improvement
that year. They each received an award certificate and a gift
of $50.
Terry has supported this committee since it began 16 yrs ago. Each year he and
the boys attend and lend their support for the kids.
This year I was able to go and it was inspiring. High school continuation
graduates were recognized for their overcoming hardships to received
their high school diplomas! The first one to go to college came back to volunteer in
the community and was recognized for her contributions!
A member of the School Board, and a friend of Terry's, came and helped
serve dinner for the staff and families.
Last night was the Scholarship awards ceremony for the local
community action committee to advance and recognize
disadvantaged kids in the elementary through high school that
made significant achievements.
Each teacher in Terry's school recognizes that child that
made the most significant achievement and improvement
that year. They each received an award certificate and a gift
of $50.
Terry has supported this committee since it began 16 yrs ago. Each year he and
the boys attend and lend their support for the kids.
This year I was able to go and it was inspiring. High school continuation
graduates were recognized for their overcoming hardships to received
their high school diplomas! The first one to go to college came back to volunteer in
the community and was recognized for her contributions!
A member of the School Board, and a friend of Terry's, came and helped
serve dinner for the staff and families.
At the end of the evening, Terry was recognized by the School Board, after
a recommendation by Mr. Zimmer, and presented this award for "his
tireless dedication and outstanding service to the students of the LAUSD".
a recommendation by Mr. Zimmer, and presented this award for "his
tireless dedication and outstanding service to the students of the LAUSD".
Definitely well deserved! Congratulations Terry!
My neighbor, Rob!
Actually, this is his Emmy from his win on Star Trek Next Generation,
but he is up for ANOTHER one! from his current show. The Daytime Emmy award show is this month. I am ashamed to say I don't remember the name, but it is a cartoon show about Pirates. I got to hold his last Emmy
and it is so heavy! That desk behind us is an animator's desk
from the Disney Studios. So very cool, it has files, all these great little compartments
for brushes and paints and tools. On top is a place for storyboarding the drawings.
He and his partner have a really cool house across the street from
Terry's mom. They are the greatest neighbors anyone could ask for!
(and, very talented ones, too!)
Sean's been job hunting since even before graduating last December.
This is where he has been working for the last several years.
And this is his boss.
She may look cool here, but make no mistake, she is a task master.
At ?? years young, (wouldn't dare publicize this "ladies" age) she's runs her empire the old school way.
Long hand ledgers and scroll adding machines.
Won't have it any other way.
Now, Sean has had the patience of Job, being a computer engineer and not
being able to enter her empire into the computer era.
Face to face with the bank tellers, she and now, he, knows them all by name.
They know who to go to and who to avoid.
When is the last time you were greeted by name by your bank manager?
When, more realistically, did you even set foot inside the bank,
during normal business hours?
Every receipt, every tax related expense is carefully counted
and entered into the ledger.
The world, to her, is divided. Things that are tax deductible and those
that are not. End of story.
Monday, Sean has an interview. Really, he has four interviews.
With corporate. In Cincinnati.
Will this era come to a crossroads?
This is where he has been working for the last several years.
And this is his boss.
She may look cool here, but make no mistake, she is a task master.
At ?? years young, (wouldn't dare publicize this "ladies" age) she's runs her empire the old school way.
Long hand ledgers and scroll adding machines.
Won't have it any other way.
Now, Sean has had the patience of Job, being a computer engineer and not
being able to enter her empire into the computer era.
Face to face with the bank tellers, she and now, he, knows them all by name.
They know who to go to and who to avoid.
When is the last time you were greeted by name by your bank manager?
When, more realistically, did you even set foot inside the bank,
during normal business hours?
Every receipt, every tax related expense is carefully counted
and entered into the ledger.
The world, to her, is divided. Things that are tax deductible and those
that are not. End of story.
Monday, Sean has an interview. Really, he has four interviews.
With corporate. In Cincinnati.
Will this era come to a crossroads?
"When is Taylor coming over?" she asks. Nah, probably not.
Boy Scout, that is!
That's Scott. Kevin son and Terry's cousin.
His troop was having a pancake breakfast this morning
and we were supporting them!
Terry is showing how yummy breakfast was by cleaning his plate!
Larry and Rita agree.
That's Scott. Kevin son and Terry's cousin.
His troop was having a pancake breakfast this morning
and we were supporting them!
Terry is showing how yummy breakfast was by cleaning his plate!Larry and Rita agree.
We had quite a crowd at our table.
The fun was all in catching up and in good conversations.
Terry found old friends of his own to catch up with.
We all enjoyed seeing each other and supporting Scott's Troop!
Spring break in San Clemente! Ahhh!
After a fun and relaxing lunch on the pier with Eileen and Marty
on the Sunday before Easter,
Terry surveys the fence and landscaping that needs
a little attention.
After a fun and relaxing lunch on the pier with Eileen and Marty
on the Sunday before Easter,
Terry surveys the fence and landscaping that needs
a little attention.
After all the work done last summer, we never were able to finish
the staining of the fence or the front landscaping. Oh, there was an quick attempt
by John and Colleen to put a few plants in the barren planters.
But, alas the year had not been nice to them, and the annuals
were spent.
So, Terry got right to the job and the staining began, while I planned the landscaping
and went on a shopping trip to Plant Depot in Capistrano.
Sean was Terry's helper, while Taylor lent a strong arm
to me for the planting.
The roses we planted last fall were blooming well. Just needed some food and mulch
to keep them happy. The tenants bbq was given a nice home with pavers
surrounded by mulch.
The Bay Laurel tree was planted at the edge of the patio. Yes, and close by
for picking a few leaves for the soups and stews that may be coming
out of the kitchen.
Add a Boston Ivy to crawl up the fence here, and further down beyond the tree
a climbing rose to crawl up the fence in the sunlight there.
A few drought tolerant perennials in our patio here fill out the planter.
Up in the front planter just off the driveway and entrance and just in front
of Teresa and Jose's front door, I added another white iceberg rose flanked
by a couple society garlic and low growing perennial in front.
Not drought tolerant, but right in front of the hose bib for easy watering.
Meanwhile, Terry has make progress on the staining and now the gate is evenfinished! Gorgeous job, Terry!
I finished up in the planter by our front door. Here a few grasses and
colorful and hardy salvia should do well in the hot sun.
It was a great week, but we have to get back to our Easter celebration
with the twins!
And a grand spread for Easter! Fresh baked cinnamon rolls, quiche, Marty's
fresh fruit salad, John and Danielle's ham, and there was a wild green salad
with home grown tomatoes, fresh plump sweet strawberries that garnished
our mimosa's. There on the corner is Melanie's yummy carrot bread.
Can't even fit in the picture Melanie's creamy cheesy potatoes hot out
of the oven!
Always time for a relaxing game with the cousins! However, Carter, likes
to keep the action going with Joseph!
Deep concentration needed, it seems, for this game of Chinese Checkers!
After all, the competition gets heightened when Aunt Dorothy and Mom pull
up a seat to the game!
After all, the competition gets heightened when Aunt Dorothy and Mom pull
up a seat to the game!
The twins host a great party, wish you were all here!
Happy Easter!
