FIDM 2019 Costume Exhibit
I look forward to this time of year in Los Angeles because it means that the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) will have its
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
Durrell House – Azusa, CA
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,
Palm Springs Air Museum
I was eager to make the drive out to Palm Springs once again because I heard that their Air Museum had World War II fighter planes, specifically
2018 Spider Pavilion – Museum of Natural History of LA County
It’s time for the 2018 Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. This is an outdoor, up-close lab where one can walk through spider habitat. It’s perfect for autumn! Of course, I made a visit this year. Who
King Tut – California Science Center
I’m lucky to be within easy (did I say that?) driving distance of Los Angeles and its fabulous museums. As a result, I don’t miss the special, once-in-a-lifetime things like
The Aquarium of the Pacific – Long Beach, CA
This year, 2018, marks the twentieth anniversary of the Aquarium of the Pacific. Since it seems to be a permanent fixture having survived
Mission Santa Barbara
It’s been several months since I posted my story about Mission San Gabriel and as I’m always looking for a reason to
The Gamble House – Pasadena, CA
I concluded my recent exploration of local historic homes by visiting the Gamble House In Pasadena. As with most of my adventures I was looking forward to the tour, but