Day #39 Mel's Workplace and Santa Barbara

After breakfast and a load of laundry Mel and I headed out to see her place of work.

As executive secretary of the Thousand Oaks Civic Center, Melodie has her own wall of fame. Of course, we all know it is the office staff that really keep any organization going. She is respected from the top and bottom of the Center. (Kudos going out to the clerical staff I depended on over the years.... Nynette, Bev, Carol, Carol, Flo, Denise, Karen. These names are from three different school districts and the last three I worked in as I made the change from teacher to principal to Superintendent.)

1,800 seats

I tested the acoustics from the stage singing the first verse of Amazing Grace.

Colorful rainmakers decorate a meeting wall

The STARS get a private dressing room and lounge.

Back Stage

Creative natural lighting in the balcony foyer

Lovely view of Thousand Oaks from the top

Pacific Highway 101 to Santa Barbara

Artist displaying unique works everywhere

 I indulged in some amazing photography that caught my eye...

Can you imagine catching this wave with a camera?

Santa Barbara Door Series

Breathtaking

Beach bums come in all shapes and sizes in Santa Barbara!

Life is for the birds!

 Sites near and on the lovely Santa Barbara Pier

Sign says, "Why lie? I need money for beer."

Pelicans roosting on the roof

Another roosting bird

 Another beautiful day on the Pacific shores of Southern California with a good friend. What could be better?