TACP field training in Twentynine Palms,CA

James working with a SOFLAM laser guided bomb designator.

The barren Mohave desert as seen over the sights of a SOFLAM laser designator.

Fortunately, James and I are in agreement that we would prefer not to be stationed here. ;)

TACP Course in sunny Coronado, CA

Our future home in Coronado, CA perhaps?? ;)

The view from James' BOQ room in Coronado. (Lucky Man!)

Strolling through the park's gardens.

More from Balboa Park.

Visiting Balboa Park in San Diego, CA

James' visit to Balboa Park in San Diego, a piece of Spanish heaven. ;)

A close up at the cathedral museum.

The park's aviary.

My Kitty Reunion in MD

My dear, sweet Toni, enjoying a nap on my new piece of luggage.

I'd like to call this the feline yin and yang. ;)

My elegant Cleo...

My Mother's deck garden.

Dad holding a stunned Cleo. ;) 

My latest endeavour

Some calligraphy samples of mine I brought home, including the kanji characters from left to right: love, mother and father, father, spring, mother, love and ocean.

My Welcome Home Party in MD

A delicious Mediterranean spread at my welcome home party at my parents' home in Olney. Thanks, Mom!! ;)

My mother's creativity continues to amaze me with this frozen floral arrangement. 

Dessert buffet...Yum! 

A good time was had by all. ;)

My Museum Day in D.C.

Outside the entrance to the Freer gallery in D.C.

A closer look of the lampost.

The Freer courtyard.

Looking down several stories to the fountain below.

A modern sculpture suspended.