Monday Tidbits

West Adams Heritage Association officers called me yesterday," have you a nominee", they hectored, "for the Fourth of July Picnic paint colors competition?"
"Accomplished recent paint jobs, " I pondered, "loads of 'em--the Rutherfords on 30th, Marina & Steve also on 30th, a stain job no less, Louis and Lisa...."
"Kaput", they commanded, "send us photos and a narrative--jetzt!"

Here then is my nomination of Louis & Lisa's house on 31st, a most remarkable reclamation:
American Stuccalow Transformed! As detailed in their popular fanzine, Louis Marchesano and Lisa Auerbach have eliminated metal fencing, hand rails, and security bars. They revealed the wooden porch floor beneath a four-inch layer of concrete. Vinyl windows set into the eyebrow dormer have also been expelled (and are awaiting wooden replacements). The coup de grace, battleship grey stucco removed, and glorious siding--of alternating widths--painted a luscious dark brown. Hooray!

The 4th of July picnic is a WAHA institution, held this year at the home of Jim and Janice Robinson (27 St. James Park), from 1 - 4 p.m.. Paint jobs will be judged, potluck enjoyed, hot dogs hawked for a buck.
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Elsewhere, it's kitty season. Everybody's got kittens. If anyone wants a kitten please call or write, as I've several clients who've rescued/taken in babies from feral mommies.