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. They are my favorite places to go to get a dose of the holiday spirit in the City of … [Read more...]
Special Occasion Gifts For Baby Boomers Who Love to Give
Are you looking for special occasion gifts to send to a loved one, friend, or colleague? I've put together a list of gift ideas that are easy to order online during the holidays or any time of year. Some companies even offer gift baskets that arrive each month. Those are always fun! Make someone you know feel special by sending them your thoughtful appreciation and gratitude. … [Read more...]
The Holiday Season Surely Begins with A Christmas Carol
Imagine if we'd never heard of Charles Dickens. We wouldn't be sitting inside Rochester's packed Geva Theatre Center on a Saturday night, watching the Wilson Stage make ready for a beloved tradition, here in their fair city. A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' timeless tale of redemption for one of London's most horrid and despised characters, effectively tugs at the … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Zoo Lights : A Phantasmagorical Holiday Visit
When do friends in their 60’s turn into kids again? They do when they go to Griffith Park to see the Los Angeles Zoo Lights display. Seven of us old farts met up there after New Years to check it out. I used to take my kids to the Los Angeles Zoo all the time when they were little and we lived in Hollywood. We were even members for a while. They were always enthralled … [Read more...]
