Footprints and Space Junk...

So-Cal Sunrise…
Our day started pre-dawn in Sacramento last Friday. While flying southbound on the SADDE6 arrival into LAX, we were treated to an amazing sunrise. The high cirro-stratus mixed with lingering smoke from the mostly-contained Station Fire created a wonderful mix of oranges contrasting with the purples of the San Gabriel Mountains as the sun behind them. I shot this image just as we passed over the Fillmore VOR.

Eight years later…
I can remember no greater horror than we saw after turning on the television early in the morning eight years ago today. I will never forget. I may never forgive.

Bodybugg update…
I just got back from the gym, where I had my second bi-weekly weigh-in. So far, by following the Bodybugg program (not the diet portion of it, I’ve been making my own food choices) and exercising at least four days a week for at least thirty minutes per day, I’m down a total of 18.25 pounds! I’ve also lost 5 and 3/4 total inches in body dimensions, none of which was in my hips (though I don’t find that strange because I’ve always built muscle in that area faster than any other). Needless to say, I’m quite pleased with myself. Another month or so and I should be somewhere near my first major milestone!