The Salton Sea
My recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park was the catalyst that set in motion my sudden curiosity about the Salton Sea. For years I’ve lived completely oblivious to this section of California, but now I felt
Fort Tejon near Lebec, California
For years, I’ve crisscrossed the Tejon Pass on I-5, always in a rush to get somewhere. Never did I stop to explore the fort that bears
Descanso Gardens in the Spring
Spring always starts me longing for a garden, and Descanso Gardens is freeway close. Could there be a better solution? I grabbed my
Joshua Tree National Park
I was born in Michigan, a land of blue water and green trees, and somehow the blue-green gene must have become part of my DNA because
Genghis Khan at the Reagan Library
Whether you think him a barbarian or a statesman, Genghis Khan’s name lives on through the centuries. Frankly, I never learned much about him in school so I was happy to see that
Why Now is a Good Time to Visit the Ventura-Santa Barbara Coast Area
You may recall my recent adventure up Highway 101 through Ventura-Santa Barbara. That was last December during the Thomas Fire, California’s largest wildfire. Based on that, you can see my timing is often less than spot on when planning a trip. Nonetheless the coast
Acquiring Beauty at FIDM
With the awarding of the Oscars last Sunday, I want to remind you that FIDM Museum still has the Motion Picture Costume Exhibit on display as well as
Strawberry Time at Tanaka Farms!
While much of the United States may still be in the throes of winter, Tanaka Farms in Irvine, California, is enjoying strawberry season. It’s been many years since I
Five Reasons to See Motion Picture Costumes at FIDM
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising is a school of art and design. Fortunately for us, this school has a