Since I grew up in Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley is always close to my heart. I spend a lot of time in the area and nearby Inland Empire. A lesser-known gem is Pomona Valley where Claremont lies. I’ve been going to Claremont since I […]
Along Comes Mary just had its twelfth anniversary. Since my tagline has always been that “you never know where I’ll show up,” I think I did well to celebrate the occasion. After much debate for nine months followed by a rather swift decision, we traveled […]
The Aquarium of the Pacific has been a Los Angeles staple for over 25 years. I remember when this groundbreaking institution opened in Long Beach. Although my visits to aquariums are limited (I still need to see Monterey), the Aquarium of the Pacific has many […]
Whenever I’m in Highland Park I feel like I’m really in Los Angeles. Sure, LA wears many hats from the glamor of Hollywood to the swank of Beverly Hills. There’s the Miracle Mile for the sophisticated tourist and the foodie haven downtown. But, Highland Park […]
