19 Saturday Nov 2016
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Arcata, Author, Beach, Coastal Living, Huffington Post, Humboldt County, Northern, Photographer, Sunset Magazine, Travel, Vacation, Writer
THE DECEIVING MIRROR
HUMBOLDT COUNTY AZALEA STATE RESERVE AUGUST 2013
Photograph By: Ask Ms Mandi
Copyright August 2013
14 Monday Nov 2016
Posted in Photographs from Art Gallery
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Author, Bay City, Beach, California, Love, Northern Cal, Ocean, Photography, Published, San Francicso, Travel, Unpublished, Vacation, Writer
THE CITY OF ALL POSSIBILITIES
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I fell in love with the city by the bay the first time I visited.
Walking up and down the streets, I felt at home.
The smells, the people, the architecture.
Simply unique.
The word eccentric?
Creativity flowing through the air, is a better description.
Written By: Ask Ms Mandi
Photograph By: Ask Ms Mandi
Copyright November 14, 2016
05 Saturday Nov 2016
Posted in Photographs from Art Gallery
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Author, Beach, California, Coastal Living, Los Angeles, Photography, Southern California, Travel, Venice Beach, Writer
VENICE BEACH CALIFORNIA BOARDWALK
Venice Beach, CA…a place with such artistic movement.
Written By: Ask Ms Mandi
Photograph By: Ask Ms Mandi
Copyright January 1, 2016
13 Monday Jun 2016
Posted in The Lost Diary of Jane Doe
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Adventure, Author, Beach, California, Children, Excerpt, Family, Hate, Humboldt County, Innocence, Jane Doe, Love, Poem, Relationships, Travel, Vacation, Violence, Writer
THE LOST DIARY OF JANE DOE:
Youth is symmetrical to innocence.
Therefore, hate is a simile of violence.
Written By: Ask Ms Mandi
Photograph By: Ask Ms Mandi
Copyright September 12, 1995
08 Wednesday Jun 2016
Posted in Authors of the Week, The Lost Diary of Jane Doe
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Art, Artist, Author, Beach, Consciousness, Diary, Heart, Jane Doe, Lost, Mind, Photograph, Psychiatric, Published, Sadness, Unpublished, World, Writer
THE LOST DIARY OF JANE DOE:
Sometimes I sit on the beach watching the world go by,
wondering why I feel the emptiness I do.
Shouldn’t someone only feel sad if they had just cause to do so,
or does our mind play tricks on us.
Is there actually something out there that justifies such feelings,
sometimes I wonder.
Perhaps our conscious mind does not allow us to see all that we can see,
but our hearts can’t help but feel.
However, if there is no cause,
how sad would that leave us.
Written By: Ask Ms Mandi
Photograph By: Ask Ms Mandi
Copyright: February 10, 1994
13 Friday May 2016
Posted in Just a PERFECT Thought
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Author, Beach, C&O Restaurant, California, Celebrities, Dining, Food, Italian Food, Los Angeles, Movies, Pets, Photography, Pictures, Restaurant, Sidewalk Cafe, Travel, Vacation, Venice Beach, Wine, Writer
TRAVEL THROUGH TIME TO VENICE BEACH
California coastal beaches are magical in so many ways and if you are visiting the Los Angeles area, you must take a walk down the boardwalk, into the city of Venice.
Venice Beach, California is well-known for its trending vibe. You will get the opportunity to walk along the sandy beaches, visit the boardwalk for some shopping, stop to watch the street entertainers, as they perform in front of you, and dine in some of the most infamous and delicious restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area.
My favorite restaurant and a must go to, is the C&O Restaurant in Marina Del Rey. It’s just a few blocks south of the Venice Beach Boardwalk (pier). The C&O (Cheese and Olive) serves fabulous Italian cuisine and superb wines. The best part of the meal, besides the great service, are the garlic bread knots. They are literally to die for and delicious. Outdoor dining is optional and allowed if you want to bring your furry pet.
Another favorite is the Sidewalk Cafe. This quaint restaurant sits inside and out. It has acquainted celebrities; such as Jim Morrison from the Doors and Janice Joplin. Once again, you are welcome to have your furry pet hang out with you, while you dine out on the patio. Last time I was down there, we saw a pet pig tied to the table of a family of four…how cute is that!
Once you are feeling relaxed and satisfied from your meal, it’s time to go for a nice, romantic or casual stroll along the canals. Many movies have been shot in this location for its unique style and charm; such as the Doors, A Touch of Evil, starring Charlton Huston, Dragnet, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Speed, and American Gigolo
On your way to the beach…don’t forget you sunscreen and your camera…have fun!
Written By: Ask Ms Mandi
Photograph By: Ask Ms Mandi
Copyright May 13, 2016
15 Wednesday Oct 2014
Posted in Photographs from Art Gallery
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Shell Beach
Photograph By: Ask Ms Mandi
