The Badlands at Anza-Borrego State Park
A few weeks ago I visited Anza-Borrego State Park for an off-road tour of the wildflowers. Included in that excursion was a bonus trip to the Badlands, the Malpais. As you probably have discerned, I
San Diego Weekend
It’s a tradition that my daughter and I take a weekend off in March and treat ourselves to an outing. This year we went
Spring Camellia Show – La Canada – Flintridge, CA
My recent search for spring flowers brought a surprising result. I ended up at the Southern California
Yorba-Slaughter Families Adobe
By now readers of the website must realize I have a fascination with historic places, so it will come as no surprise that recently I was searching the internet for a new destination and
A Frosty Morning in Southern California
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
Origami Sculpture – Claremont, CA
I recently traveled to Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden to see a rare artistic treat. As of October 2018, RSABG has featured a collection
The Fairmount Cemetery – Azusa, CA
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
The Tournament of Roses Post-Parade
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
My Ten Best Photos of 2018
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