trash fashion

one of the most interesting things about attending the mennonite convention was the trash fashion show put on by eastern mennonite university (my beloved alma mater).  the runway was set up on top of the convention center, and the models and fashion designs were done predominantly by high school and college students.

where have ya' been?

just got back to town after close to two weeks on the east coast - most of it connecting with old friends and family.  a big chunk of our trip was spent in the beautiful (yes, i said beautiful) city of pittsburgh.  we were there for the bi-annual mennonite church usa convention (a small portion shown above).  fun stuff.

i'll have more photos from our trip over the next few days.

pasadena marathon morning

does everyone have their running shoes on? 

today is the pasadena marathon, and while cafe pasadena has been trying to convince me to enter the bicycling portion of the event, i will not be taking part in any way (other than trying to figure out how to get to church through the closed off streets).  i did happen by the start/finish location yesterday, and snapped off this picture to share.

if you are participating in today's event, best of luck!

exhibit hall a

something about this looming entryway to the newly renovated pasadena convention center caught my eye as i was walking by.

and that is how a photo ends up as today's entry.

which would be a good reason to remind you that i'm always open to suggestions - things from pasadena that you think i should feature on this blog.  fire away!