The first six months of 2020 has been extremely rough for me. Sometimes It’s hard to write because it hasn’t let up. I find myself looking for solace, mostly in nature, because it’s healing. Many others feel the same way. My summary of the last few months I lost my partner in early February to cancer. Immediately afterward, Los Angeles was put on lockdown because of the … [Read more...]
Museum of Illusions: Where Even Old Kids Can Have Fun
In a world of Instagram pics, where do you go to find something unique? Well, if you’re in Los Angeles you can go to the Museum of Illusions on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame. I was invited for a visit, so Doug and I jumped on the LA Metro from North Hollywood and got off at Hollywood and Highland. Hollywood Blvd isn’t for everyone The boulevard is a zoo but great … [Read more...]
Best Los Angeles Holiday Events and Activities: Who Needs Snow?
I'm dreaming of a White Christmas! Well, not exactly, I like our warm weather here in LA. And, believe it or not, Los Angeles does a fabulous job of celebrating the holidays even when it's 90 degrees outside. I compiled a list of Los Angeles holiday events if you happen to be in the area. As a Los Angeles blogger, these are some of my favorite places to go to get a dose of the … [Read more...]
Visit Catalina Island: Leave the City for an Island Getaway
One of the nicest things about living in Los Angeles is being by the sea. There’s nothing as healing as the ocean air. We have plenty of beaches but if you really want to get away from it all, visit Catalina. It’s 26 miles across the sea from LA and is so easy to get to by boat. I started going to Catalina when I was a kid - a zillion years ago During the 1960s … [Read more...]
Los Angeles October and Halloween Events
The Los Angeles area goes all out for Halloween and since it’s the home of movies and celebrities, kookiness and fun are on over-drive. Our weather is temperate and as a Los Angeleno, I can tell you that October in Los Angeles is one of the best times to visit. It’s still warm enough to wear summer-like clothes but not so hot it’s stifling. We don’t have to worry about snow or … [Read more...]
