Queenkv’s Brainpickings

I love driving by this beautiful sunflower field next to I-80 on my drive home from work.
Last week, I got off the freeway and took a closer look at these beautiful flowers. They looked so happy. It seemed like the blossoms were smiling back at me.

The sunflowers are blooming off the Midway Exit on [...]

Driving by a Bad Accident on I-80, originally uploaded by queenkv.

CHP shutdown eastbound I-80 by Dixon around midnight. Somebody was hit and killed while walking by the interstate. Poor guy.

COVINA, CALIF — Time flies when I back in So Cal with my family. We’re driving back to Nor Cal in a few hours.
I’m grateful many of them agreed to take a day off to sync up with my funky weekend schedule. My sleep schedule was also messed up. I’m sure I’ll be back to [...]

Passing Pyramid Lake on I-5, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Driving thru the Angeles National Forrest and watching water skiers on Pyramid Lake.

Smoky Skies From the Wild Fire, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Driving thru Fairfield on I-80. Mark said it smells like a BBQ out here. I said it smells like one that’s burned 3,000 acres

Driving thru San Francisco, originally uploaded by queenkv.

I heart the City by the Bay

So, it looks like Daisy’s doing better after her second visit to the veterinarian.
Her painful story started Thursday afternoon. She kept licking her front right paw. In the past, she’s been quite good about chewing out the burrs and foxtails from her paws. In fact, she prefers to do it herself instead of letting [...]

LAS VEGAS, NV – I’m waking up on my last day in Sin City. The Terrace Pointe Cafe at the Wynn has free wi-fi. We’re driving back to Nor Cal in a couple of hours.
At work, my co-workers complained about the civilians who chatted up their holiday plans: grilling, traveling and other ideas on how [...]

originally uploaded by queenkv.

We’re driving up in the Grapevine. I can see patches of snow on the tips of the mountains. So close to being home!

I woke-up in Vacaville this morning. It’s wonderful to be back in California. I know it’s grey, raining and a little dreary outside…but I’m thrilled to be home.

originally uploaded by queenkv.

I couldn’t have made this trip without Mark. He has been the road trip leader and our home provider. He’s been our rock. I’m grateful [...]