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Huntington Veterinary Hospital, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

This sign doesn’t actually exist yet. I’ve created the new logo and mocked it up for the new owner, Gary White, DVM. He’s moved from VCA Santa Anita and now has his own practice. Congratulations, Dr. White!

I never can resist those doggies in the window. It’s too bad that they aren’t rescue dogs…I think it would be nice for pet stores to sell rescue animals. And oftentimes there are puppies at shelters!

K.C. Hopper, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Local card shop. Little hearts in the window. We all know what that means, kids. Get ready for smoochies!

Roses, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Winter roses in bloom in front of Primrose Villa Apartments near the new Colorado Commons site. I love the pink edging…

Obey, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

A shot of the local skateboard shop on Myrtle…

I am contemplating adding video posts to this blog…I wonder if anyone would be interested in that? Perhaps going to some local spots and seeing and talking about what is going on? Naturally, my favorite spot would be the wine bar…but there are so many other spots in town…any recommendations…requests?

Chestnut Ave., originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

A quiet little back street running paralell to Huntington Drive. it is my favorite street ’cause it’s so quiet. Again, “nostalgized” for effect…

I’ve just discovered the Foothill Cities Blog, which documents local government happenings thought the San Gabriel Valley. In their words: “Promoting responsible, limited local government and exposing corruption and government waste in Claremont, Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas, Glendora, Azusa, Duarte, Bradbury, Monrovia, Arcadia, and Sierra Madre.” Looks like a great read, and seems to be very up-to-date. I wonder who is behind it?

Le Roys Route 66, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Snapped this while driving down Huntington Drive today. Thought the photo needed a little “nostalgizing” … funny what a little blur, desaturation and vignetting can do…

The Big "M", originally uploaded by shalf.

Here’s a shot of Monrovia’s Big “M” up on the hill. I’d like to take a trail up there sometime…

Colorado Commons to-be, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Snapped this photo today of the new Colorado Commons development currently being developed. Har. Looks like all we got to gawk at so far is the beginnings of a parking garage!

TOSCo Building, originally uploaded by ~db~.

Nice looking building…I know I’ve seen it before…

Whale, originally uploaded by curioustwibbit.

I like this shot of a rather fierce yet playful cut-out whale decorating the top of a wall near Monrovia’s L.A. Partyworks. Looks as if he swallowed a bit of plastic and is steaming!

I’ve just read an article in the New York Times profiling two businessmen who have started a series of community based websites called AmericanTowns.com, and yes, Monrovia is in there. I think it’s about time someone thought of this, and it seems that this is pretty well done. Anyone can post events and news of goings on about town, and a calendar lets quickly click through events for each day. You can select a radius to view events, and the default 2 mile radius includes Arcadia.

Community resources include maps, movie times, tv guide, a people finder, things to do, weather, wi-fi hotspots, classifieds, coupons, hotels, yellow pages, jobs, real estate, volunteer information, business listings, photos, local shops, etc. The caveat is that you, all of you, have to use it to make it really useful and valuable…so check it out. I’m going to start by listing LivingInMonrovia.com!