R is for R & R

Rest and relaxation. Acquired by spending a leisurely day swimming in the pool.

J is for Jump

As in jump — no, cannonball — into the New Year.

S is for Sandra Senn

A German artist who blurs the real and surreal, as seen in this fictional photo from Kelly Klein’s new Pools: Reflections book.

Untitled, 2005, by Sandra Senn

R is for Reva

Tory’s mother and perennial muse.

B is for Backyard Oasis. Michael Childers, The Hockney Swimmer, 1978. Image courtesy of Michael Childers andThe Palm Springs Art Museum.

Crystal clear waters remind us of California’s warmest days.  

V is for Volcano Red

The perfect splash of color