Home at last!!! Just a real quick update to say I’m home, very happy and as healthy as I can be expected. I hope your doing well. Here is a quick look at my first few hours back in town.

And then another view.

I’ve pretty much hit the ground running here, with the studio tours coming up and an event with the mayor September is shaping up to be a fabulous ART month.
As always, I’m honored and humbled to have you all here with me on this journey of life, Art and the long road of living with Parkinson’s disease a a young man.
Remember to always Be Brave, Be Bold and Thrive in the life you have.

Benjamin
2014
“A life in progress”

California blue whales bounce back to near historic numbers

By Matt McGrathEnvironment correspondent, BBC News

A blue whale estimated to be around 20m long, swimming off Baja California

Researchers believe that California blue whales have recovered in numbers and the population has returned to sustainable levels.

Scientists say this is the only population of blue whales to have rebounded from the ravages of whaling.

The research team estimate that there are now 2,200 of these giant creatures on the eastern side of the Pacific Ocean.

But concerns remain about their vulnerability to being struck by ships.

At up to 33m in length and weighing in at up to 190 tonnes, blue whales are the largest animals on the planet.

The California variety is often seen feeding close to the…

Took this one couple years ago right about this time. I should probably visit it right now and see if the gardens and pools look this spectacular again. Maybe couple weeks from now. Have a great weekend!