As I start this little story, it’s raining outside my window. It’s been raining for several days here in Southern California. I’m not complaining because the rain brings snow to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. That’s a good thing. It also briefly brings
There’s something about books that I can’t resist, and old books have a special appeal. I attended the Rare Books Los Angeles event at the Pasadena Convention Center last week. Although I wasn’t buying,
I recently traveled to Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden to see a rare artistic treat. As of October 2018, RSABG has featured a collection
I recently wrote about my Rose Parade adventures in Pasadena, a destination I reached by train which I caught in Azusa. While I stood on the platform,
What better way to get a feel for the Los Angeles of one or two hundred years ago than to explore its old places? I recently visited a hidden treasure, a cemetery that
Have you ever wondered about the post-parade? What happens at the end of the of the Rose Parade? All those bands, floats, and equestrian units have
New Year’s Day and Pasadena are synonymous, which results in crowds camping overnight, lining the streets, and preparing to see the granddaddy of parades. The Rose Parade, like much of Pasadena, is
I made almost nine thousand photos in 2018; whittling this number down to select the top ten is a daunting task. My criterion was simple, and I rated the photos based on
Whether I spend the holidays at home, travel widely, or simply go to grandma’s house, I feel compelled to take
