A belated happy Flag Day to you all

These guys are trouble. You can really tell, can't you? They may be dressed up like little U.S. sailors, but you know these three are the type who stayed too late in a back-alley bar in some remote port-of-call and missed the ship the next morning. Real trouble.

"Drunken Sailors", submitted by Marta to the "All Dressed Up" album.

--Bettie Rinehart

What one holiday unites us all?

Not Christmas or Chanukah.  And some people don't like Hallowe'en.  Certainly not Thanksgiving; who needs the baggage and guilt left us by the Pilgrims?

I offer you: my personal favorite holiday, National Donut Day.  National Donut Day brings all Americans together into one happy family, from the lowliest Homer to the mightiest Mr. Burns.  Today, friends, we are one, held together by the sweet jelly center that is the United States of America.  Or something.

Our own Elina Shatkin has the scoop on the best donuts in town!  So live it up, kids, 'cause it only comes 'round once a year.

"The best!!" from the album L.A. Landmarks, submitted by Nancy

--Lindsay Barnett

"The camel is greeting Bill on his 95th Birthday," explains submitter Misty.

Um...I have several thoughts on this.  Where to start?  Where to start?

A) Bill looks a youthful seventy, tops!  Am I right or am I right?!  Ninety-five?!  Where's his aging portrait in the attic?

More importantly, B) How amazing is celebrating one's ninety-fifth birthday At. A. Camel. Farm?!?!?!

Dear My Unborn Children,

Pleasepleaseplease take me to visit a camel farm on my 95th birthday. 

Love,
Lindsay (a/k/a "Mom")

"Happy 95th Birthday Bud!" from the album Exotics, submitted by Misty

Happy (pre-)Memorial Day, folks!

A fair few of you have sent us some really amazing photos of your loved ones in the military. 

If you, a friend or family member is a current or former member of the armed forces, we'd love to see your photos!

To submit, go here (choose the "Your News" category and the "Military Tributes" album).

And be sure to check back at Latimes.com on Monday (actual Memorial Day) for an amazing tribute to California's war dead.

More of your great photos after the jump!

Okay, okay.

I admit that this photo is not technically Reggie the gator himself, but it's the best I can do, okay?  Be gentle, 'Sceners.  I show you this photo only to illustrate a milestone in the life of every Angeleno's favorite reptile.

Folks, today Reggie celebrates his one-year anniversary as a resident of the L.A. Zoo!

(Okay, maybe "celebrate" is too strong a word...I bet he's plotting his next escape, actually.  But hey, he's a fighter and I respect that!)

Happy Anniversary, Reggie!

"MASSAI-MARA KENIA" from the album Wildlife, submitted by wolfi

--Lindsay Barnett

It's getting to be that time again -- Cinco de Mayo time, of course!

So, dear 'Sceners, in honor of a great holiday, allow me to present five great photos from our great Mexico album. ¡Vayamos!

(If you're counting, that's two.  Three more after the jump, I swear.)

It's National Donut Day (so show some respect, you!)

What one holiday unites us all?

Not Christmas or Chanukah.  And some people don't like Hallowe'en.  Certainly not Thanksgiving; who needs the baggage and guilt left us by the Pilgrims?

I offer you: my personal favorite holiday, National Donut Day.  National Donut Day brings all Americans together into one happy family, from the lowliest Homer to the mightiest Mr. Burns.  Today, friends, we are one, held together by the sweet jelly center that is the United States of America.  Or something.

Our own Elina Shatkin has the scoop on the best donuts in town!  So live it up, kids, 'cause it only comes 'round once a year.

"The best!!" from the album L.A. Landmarks, submitted by Nancy

--Lindsay Barnett

"The camel is greeting Bill on his 95th Birthday," explains submitter Misty.

Um...I have several thoughts on this.  Where to start?  Where to start?

A) Bill looks a youthful seventy, tops!  Am I right or am I right?!  Ninety-five?!  Where's his aging portrait in the attic?

More importantly, B) How amazing is celebrating one's ninety-fifth birthday At. A. Camel. Farm?!?!?!

Dear My Unborn Children,

Pleasepleaseplease take me to visit a camel farm on my 95th birthday. 

Love,
Lindsay (a/k/a "Mom")

"Happy 95th Birthday Bud!" from the album Exotics, submitted by Misty

Happy (pre-)Memorial Day, folks!

A fair few of you have sent us some really amazing photos of your loved ones in the military. 

If you, a friend or family member is a current or former member of the armed forces, we'd love to see your photos!

To submit, go here (choose the "Your News" category and the "Military Tributes" album).

And be sure to check back at Latimes.com on Monday (actual Memorial Day) for an amazing tribute to California's war dead.

More of your great photos after the jump!

Okay, okay.

I admit that this photo is not technically Reggie the gator himself, but it's the best I can do, okay?  Be gentle, 'Sceners.  I show you this photo only to illustrate a milestone in the life of every Angeleno's favorite reptile.

Folks, today Reggie celebrates his one-year anniversary as a resident of the L.A. Zoo!

(Okay, maybe "celebrate" is too strong a word...I bet he's plotting his next escape, actually.  But hey, he's a fighter and I respect that!)

Happy Anniversary, Reggie!

"MASSAI-MARA KENIA" from the album Wildlife, submitted by wolfi

--Lindsay Barnett

It's getting to be that time again -- Cinco de Mayo time, of course!

So, dear 'Sceners, in honor of a great holiday, allow me to present five great photos from our great Mexico album. ¡Vayamos!

(If you're counting, that's two.  Three more after the jump, I swear.)

Who needs birthday cake?

"The camel is greeting Bill on his 95th Birthday," explains submitter Misty.

Um...I have several thoughts on this.  Where to start?  Where to start?

A) Bill looks a youthful seventy, tops!  Am I right or am I right?!  Ninety-five?!  Where's his aging portrait in the attic?

More importantly, B) How amazing is celebrating one's ninety-fifth birthday At. A. Camel. Farm?!?!?!

Dear My Unborn Children,

Pleasepleaseplease take me to visit a camel farm on my 95th birthday. 

Love,
Lindsay (a/k/a "Mom")

"Happy 95th Birthday Bud!" from the album Exotics, submitted by Misty

Happy (pre-)Memorial Day, folks!

A fair few of you have sent us some really amazing photos of your loved ones in the military. 

If you, a friend or family member is a current or former member of the armed forces, we'd love to see your photos!

To submit, go here (choose the "Your News" category and the "Military Tributes" album).

And be sure to check back at Latimes.com on Monday (actual Memorial Day) for an amazing tribute to California's war dead.

More of your great photos after the jump!

Okay, okay.

I admit that this photo is not technically Reggie the gator himself, but it's the best I can do, okay?  Be gentle, 'Sceners.  I show you this photo only to illustrate a milestone in the life of every Angeleno's favorite reptile.

Folks, today Reggie celebrates his one-year anniversary as a resident of the L.A. Zoo!

(Okay, maybe "celebrate" is too strong a word...I bet he's plotting his next escape, actually.  But hey, he's a fighter and I respect that!)

Happy Anniversary, Reggie!

"MASSAI-MARA KENIA" from the album Wildlife, submitted by wolfi

--Lindsay Barnett

It's getting to be that time again -- Cinco de Mayo time, of course!

So, dear 'Sceners, in honor of a great holiday, allow me to present five great photos from our great Mexico album. ¡Vayamos!

(If you're counting, that's two.  Three more after the jump, I swear.)

Remembering soldiers

Happy (pre-)Memorial Day, folks!

A fair few of you have sent us some really amazing photos of your loved ones in the military. 

If you, a friend or family member is a current or former member of the armed forces, we'd love to see your photos!

To submit, go here (choose the "Your News" category and the "Military Tributes" album).

And be sure to check back at Latimes.com on Monday (actual Memorial Day) for an amazing tribute to California's war dead.

More of your great photos after the jump!

Okay, okay.

I admit that this photo is not technically Reggie the gator himself, but it's the best I can do, okay?  Be gentle, 'Sceners.  I show you this photo only to illustrate a milestone in the life of every Angeleno's favorite reptile.

Folks, today Reggie celebrates his one-year anniversary as a resident of the L.A. Zoo!

(Okay, maybe "celebrate" is too strong a word...I bet he's plotting his next escape, actually.  But hey, he's a fighter and I respect that!)

Happy Anniversary, Reggie!

"MASSAI-MARA KENIA" from the album Wildlife, submitted by wolfi

--Lindsay Barnett

It's getting to be that time again -- Cinco de Mayo time, of course!

So, dear 'Sceners, in honor of a great holiday, allow me to present five great photos from our great Mexico album. ¡Vayamos!

(If you're counting, that's two.  Three more after the jump, I swear.)

This one's for you, Reggie

Okay, okay.

I admit that this photo is not technically Reggie the gator himself, but it's the best I can do, okay?  Be gentle, 'Sceners.  I show you this photo only to illustrate a milestone in the life of every Angeleno's favorite reptile.

Folks, today Reggie celebrates his one-year anniversary as a resident of the L.A. Zoo!

(Okay, maybe "celebrate" is too strong a word...I bet he's plotting his next escape, actually.  But hey, he's a fighter and I respect that!)

Happy Anniversary, Reggie!

"MASSAI-MARA KENIA" from the album Wildlife, submitted by wolfi

--Lindsay Barnett

It's getting to be that time again -- Cinco de Mayo time, of course!

So, dear 'Sceners, in honor of a great holiday, allow me to present five great photos from our great Mexico album. ¡Vayamos!

(If you're counting, that's two.  Three more after the jump, I swear.)

Cinco fotos de hermoso México

It's getting to be that time again -- Cinco de Mayo time, of course!

So, dear 'Sceners, in honor of a great holiday, allow me to present five great photos from our great Mexico album. ¡Vayamos!

(If you're counting, that's two.  Three more after the jump, I swear.)