another day in the neighborhood

OC Pet Expo

got tickets to the pet expo again.  it was a long drive to costa mesa, but so much fun to see the different breeds of dogs, cats, and other animals.  of course, there are always my favorites:

llama.  be careful, they spit

"Splash Dogs" exhibit where dogs jump as far as they can off a dock

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empty bowls

I went to a fundraiser to support Family Promise, an organization that provides homeless families with a place to stay, food to eat, and counseling to get them back into the work force.  I thought the "Empty Bowls" format was brilliant.  Local artists donated handmade ceramic bowls and restaurants donated soup to be served at the event.  A ticket got you a bowl and unlimited soup.

It was hard to chose from all the beautiful bowls.  As soon as I put one down, it got snatched up

along with soup we got bread, drinks, and cookies