Animals of Laguna Beach

I have spent some time and taken a couple of our visitors to do the same at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. The center is a non-profit there only to help the animals. They are there to assist them when they beach themselves when they are ill. They spend the time nursing them and feeding them. The seals and sea lions are adorable and cute to see.

I am unfortunately saddened by the fact that every time we have gone there, we are the only ones there. You can feel the love from the people who are working so hard to help these animals work their way back to the wild and you just feel for the animals as they stare at you or bark out in possession of their territory. I love these cute little guys and gals and I hope they all get back to the wild.

Please, the next time you have some time to say hello to them, stop in and while you're there give some money to make sure we can have them well taken care of. These animals are out there in the waters playing and looking for food, while we are worried about all the strange intricacies of life. I still wonder who's better off! But when they need our help, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, is there!!! The least we, as the general public, can do is let them know we care and know their work is appreciated.

Thanks for reading and if you see me wandering through Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi and follow me to the cute little animals.

Laguna Art and Beaches

Hello and happy back to work day! Sorry! From my hidden lair, I get my updates on Laguna Beach. Needless to say, I didn't get any really exciting, cool or heartbreaking developments relayed to me from the weekend.

The only things that were of importance/interest to me was the fact that the 18th annual beach report card was released by the environmental group Heal the Bay. Laguna received good grades, due in part to the low rainfall that limited the amount of polluted urban runoff to reach the ocean via storm drains. Secondly, the "Art-To-Go" kick-off reception was held at the Laguna Design Center on May 15th. I hope everyone went...I missed it...I was working!!! But rejoice, the works are on display through July 2 at City Hall during business hours. They are donated works by exhibitors of "The Festival of Arts" and the proceeds benefit the Artists Fund, which provides financial aid to artists who suffer from economic hardship due to illness, personal injury or natural disaster...but we all know that virtually all artists suffer economic hardships until they die and then everyone starts appreciating their works!!! Anywho, new pieces will be added regularly and they will go up for sale at Tivoli Lane on the Festival grounds beginning July 5th. Then on August 15th from 1 to 3pm any remaining pieces will be sold at a lively auction. The auctioneer will be Mike Tauber during the festival's jazz day.

So I hope everyone had a fun, exciting and safe holiday weekend...like I told you to. Thanks for reading and if you see me wandering through Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi! Cole

I love this town Laguna!

Recently I had the pleasure of looking at some videos on "YouTube". While searching around, I found this montage of Laguna. As I have stated in the past, sometimes we forget the wonder of our own little local areas. I plan on remembering and watching this every once in a while will help.



I hope you are enjoying Laguna as much as those in the video. I know I will try to every day! Have a wonderful day out there and if you see me wandering around Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hello! Cole

Beauty and the Beach

Hello from what seems like the hottest days, but at least it's not as hot as it is inland. The fog this morning allowed for the heat to stay away a little longer. It seems that summer has hit with a vengeance. I have had the pleasure of greeting many visitors to Laguna while holding open houses and we must have a great place here, considering we have a lot of people looking for vacation/weekend homes here. I have discussed the beauties of Laguna with many and also the wonders of the waters.

What I am trying to create here is a comprehensive story of life in Laguna. The good, the bad and the ugly as they say. We have beautiful sunsets and beaches, quaint areas and marketplaces, but there is always a flip side to the coin. I have always believed that with more honest information, even more people would come to appreciate what there is to offer. I know, from a marketing standpoint, you don't want to talk about the "less favorable" aspects of life here, but if you bring them out in the open then the beauty far outshines them.

Life in Laguna in different!

1. There are streets that remind me of some of my European travels...having a road too narrow for cars to pass...for example. Those European streets were created when the horse was the mode of travel, what excuse does the planners of Laguna have? I believe that is easily viewed as the narrow passes of a hillside road...we are nestled against the hills here, aren't we!
2. Traffic is never as bad as the 91 Freeway, but we do have some not so fun traffic, like Laguna Canyon Road in and out during "rush hour". We have this problem due to only a few entrances and exits to Laguna.
3. Now back to those roads, as I've noted before, they are quite confusing to the unsuspecting visitor. Wandering up into the hills requires a very good navigator or navigation unit or you could end up calling for "search and rescue" units.
4. If you can't handle the attitude or should we say "free spirited" ways of the artsy folks that abound throughout Laguna, then they could drive you crazy. First of all, take a deep breath and relax as you enter. Slow down and Chill!!!

Once you have "chilled", you can start to enjoy the wonders of Laguna.

1. The relaxed environment will seep into your heart as you enjoy walking around the shops in downtown.
2. There is always a beach to visit...especially if you are a diver or surfer...and a sunset to watch.
3. The events and restaurants to visits are vast and have a wide variety to choose from. Those include the Sawdust Festival and the Festival of the Arts...to name a few.

Due to time constraints, I am only listing some of "wonderful" things there are about Laguna, so I ask that those of you out there reading who are from Laguna, to please add your favorites or least favorite things about our lovely little town!

Thanks for reading and look forward to all the newcomers coming and visiting. If you see me wandering through Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi and feel free to ask directions if you are lost!