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
Christmas Travel Memories
Whether I spend the holidays at home, travel widely, or simply go to grandma’s house, I feel compelled to take
A Rainy Day in Temecula, CA
Most people visit Temecula to visit the many vineyards in the area. I went on a stormy Thursday, unusual for southern California, to
Sculpture and Gardens – Palm Desert, CA
I intended to visit the Art Museum at Palm Desert, The Galen, but as things often go, my plans fell through because the museum was closed for remodeling. Funny, I didn’t see anything about that on their website! Lucky for me, adjacent
Holiday Lights at the Ronald Reagan Library
Now that Thanksgiving is over, I look forward to the Christmas season and holiday lights. New this year is a gorgeous display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. I hoped
Dia de Los Muertos – Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The 19th annual event for Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, came early to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery this year, and I
Calico Ghost Town – Yermo, CA
I seldom drive the interstate north toward Las Vegas and when I do, I don’t stop to sightsee. Yes, I’ve heard of the Calico Ghost Town, but always I breezed right by on my way to