The Graber Olive House
I finally made the trip to the Graber Olive House. I’ve been considering it for weeks now, but just never quite went in that direction. I hesitated this morning because
Snow on Mt. Baldy
Sometimes you just have to tell yourself to be brave and to go out and do something new. I followed my own advice recently and went to the mountains, Mt. Baldy in particular. It’s rather ironic that I
A Closer Look at Red Hill
Isn’t it strange how you can drive through a neighborhood again and again and never really see it? Only when you walk it do you actually notice the details. I had this experience recently while out walking my dog. I’ve driven over
Jem at Pismo Beach
This last Pismo Beach post is purely for the doggy set, or for anyone interested in taking their pooch along on their travels. I’ve stated before that
Pismo Beach in Winter
Blue skies, expansive beaches, and frigid nights best describe my Christmas weekend at Pismo Beach. I don’t consider myself a beach person. Have I mentioned that before? I come from
Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove
In the dim and long ago past I camped at the Pismo State Beach North Beach Campground. Little did I realize
Christmas Travel
My desire to travel over the Christmas holiday is new this year. For decades the season has been spent with family gathered together at
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, part II
My recent outing to Newport Beach was an eye opener. I had heard of the Christmas Boat Parade but had no idea that it was celebrating its 107th anniversary this year. It isn’t as old as the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, which will be 127 this coming New Year’s Day, but still an impressive age.
I was truly surprised by
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Part I
I recently went to Newport Beach for the first time. Yes I know. I’ve lived so close for years and years and just never made the trip down to Orange County. We won’t get into that now. It happens to all of us. This was a Christmas outing, a chance to see the famous Christmas Boat Parade and I went with a local community group. It’s so nice to leave the driving to a bus driver. But being tied to