Author: Roving Jay
26 feet of Marilyn Monroe
A 26 foot statue of Marilyn Monroe has pride of place in downtown Palm Springs, during the year of the 50th anniversary of her death.
Crash and Burn for the Write on Project
What comes to mind when you think “crash and burn?” At first, I couldn’t summon up any inspiration for my first narrative piece for the Write On Project, but after googling a couple of inspiration quotes — it struck.
Mind Map Inspiration
Inspiration for Creating your Mind Map Mind Maps are as individual as the person who creates them. But all of…
Benefits of Guest Blogging?
Not sure if you should guest blog? Take a look at this infographic about the power of Guest Blogging, and reap the benefits of this activity.
Suhita the Obsessive Sketcher featured on my Bodrum Website
Suhita Shirodkar is a self-confessed obsessive sketcher, and she’s graciously allowed me to feature her watercolour on my Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide site.
My Entry for Photo Roulette Round #40
I took this photo in Amsterdam, of course! It’s of the Bike Park near the train station – and there was bikes as far as the eye could see.
My entry for Photo Roulette Round #38
The theme for Round #38 of Photo Roulette is SUNSHINE. Nomadbiba is hosting this week’s Travel Photo Roulette! The Travel Photo…
Pebble Beach Golf Course and the 17 Mile Drive
This famed circuit in the Monterey bay, is made up of sweeping California Coastline, Pine Forests and more than a golf course of two. The pinnacle of the golf course collection is Pebble Beach, and although Red’s knee injury has thwarted his golf game – he still has enough game to swing a putter.
Benefits of a Lockbox for Home Owners during a Haboob in Palm Springs
A lockbox is a really useful thing for home owners. It allows house sitters to have access to your house and help you out in high winds. We helped out a previous house sitting client during high winds in Palm Springs
Birthing Season for Elephant Seals at San Simeon
December to March is a mesmerizing opportunity to observe this rookery of Elephant Seals giving birth to a new generations of pups.
Stopover at Pismo Beach California
Pismo Beach is one of California’s longest & widest stretches of beach, with a daddy-long-legs pier, & a traditional Surf-Town ambiance
Living in Harmony, Population 18
Harmony – Elevation 175 Population 18. Just outside Cambria, California, this towns enticed us in with a tour of their glass blowing studio.
Los Angeles to Cambria Road Trip
A road trip from Los Angeles to Cambria, led me to a conversation with a stranger. We had a 1 degree of separation link with Samson & Delilah
Nature and Nurture in Norfolk
That very same countryside that drove me to the City in search of my fortune, draws me back in. Nature & Nurture collide during our morning walks
Soho Days and Oxford Street Stroll
Feature Image: Oxford Street Lights Refuel at the Soho Hotel I was only staying in London for 2 days, and…
Review: Perking the Pansies – the Book
Whereas Jack’s Pansy blog is a frantic knee-trembler with Tabitha the Tart, Jack’s book is a post-coital embrace that lingers ’til dawn.
My entry for Photo Roulette Round #32
My entry for the Love round of Photo Roulette was taken in Norfolk, England. This Mute Swan had been diving below the water to feed, and then swimming around with it’s feathers all fluffed up to dry in the sun. As a member of the Lonely Hearts Club, he’s cruising a local river in Norfolk England, looking for a mate.
Black Cabs and Chrismas Lights in London
I always look forward to my London-arrival black cab rides. It’s a great way to ease myself back into the familiarity of my old stomping ground, and to see if I can pass for a local — after all these years in the States. I usually get sussed!
Packing for my Trip
What happened to just worrying about what clothes to take, and remembering your passport? In order to stay connected don’t forget the Lead.
My entry for Photo Roulette Round #31
My entry for Round 31 of Photo Roulette. This week the theme is Music.
Why I like Tag Clouds
Online, where web users are inundated with information, and web pages are scanned for pertinent topics rather than read word-for-word — Tag Clouds have a valuable role to play.
Blogging in Pajamas
What’s in a name? Pajamas. PJ’s. Jammie’s, Jim-Jams. There’s many names for those comfy lounge pants, and when you look…
Capture the moment for prosperity
Cashing in Living in America, you get used to the optimization of the commercial opportunities at the local tourist attractions….
I was a cigar toking Brownie Sprite
If anyone wonders why women carry so much in their handbags – blame it on Brownies Brainwashing. From day one we’re taught about the importance of filling our pickets with the essentials. Later in life, we evolve from pockets to handbags.













