Sit and rest a while

Progress on last year's Firestone Improvement Project sometimes seemed painfully slow (and painfully bumpy). But at last, we can reap the rewards in the pleasant seating areas up and down Firestone Blvd. Here, a lady waits patiently for the next bus.

The seating areas provide not only a place to rest your weary feet, but also a place to be inspired by a variety of quotes. This one says, "Great things are not accomplished by strength, but by dedication, determination and passion."

Bustling downtown

Downtown Downey was bustling with activity this Saturday morning.

Let's start at the farmer's market. When you think about a farmer's market, you usually think about fruits and veggies and eggs. And as you can see below, there were a lot of those being sold.

But on the other side of the street, there are the prepared-food vendors, where I picked up some of my favorite coffeecake from the Tropicana stall. And at the end of the street, the ladies above were enjoying an early lunch from (I think) the Greek food stall.

More about the bustle tomorrow...

Blue hat

Watching a group of seniors enjoy a "picnic" lunch, I spotted this little lady with the blue hat. I thought she was adorable. I loved the hat!

I'm one of those people who think they are "hat people." I buy hats because I love them and think they look cute when I first buy them. But sadly, I almost never end up wearing them. This lady was a natural.