Viewing the 2020 Rose Parade Floats
What better way to start the new year than taking the train to Pasadena to
JPL Open House: Five Reasons to Attend
For those of us living in Southern California, late spring is a lucky time to be a resident because
Rare Books in Pasadena, CA
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,
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
Pasadena Rose Parade Floats
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
Huntington Library – Chinese Garden, San Marino, CA
I recently attended a photography workshop, a portion of which was spent at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Our assignment was 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
Fenyes Mansion – Pasadena, CA
Since Pasadena is rich in history and fine historic buildings, it seems logical for me to do a series on interesting homes. The first was the
Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2018
Once again this year I was lucky enough to snare tickets for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Open House held in Pasadena, California. Admission is