Sometimes the best medicine for a stressful day is just grabing the camera and heading outdoors! Fortunately for me, I don’t have to go very far to find something interesting that catches my eye! There is so much construction going on just beyond my neighborhood. Although, it is very dense, they have built in some…
How Euphoric, A Statement, Not A Question.
I’m part of a terrific group of people that come together every Wednesday from 11-12 not too far from my house. We are Toastmasters, Speakers By The Sea. http://www.meetup.com/TOASTMASTERS-Speakers-by-the-Sea-Club/ When my friend first introduced me to Toastmasters last year, I thought I knew what this organization was all about. My preconceived notion was that if…
Back To Life, Back To Reality (En Vogue)
After several months of travel blogging, it’s time to get back to my regular life, which includes my camera and my radio show. All these songs are swirling around in my head. Does that happen to you? Do you have a permanent “Jukebox Hero,”(Foreigner) playing in your head as well? I’m reminded of a calmer…
Strangers On The Shore
It’s always special to take advantage of a walk along the water’s edge at the beach. This day did not disappoint and was especially appreciated given the dismal deep freeze my friends in the Midwest and East coast are stuck with. This is the Venice Pier, originally constructed in 1905, but a severe winter storm…
The Venice Canals…Venice, California
As we round out the last few days of February, those of us on the West Coast send our friends on the East Coast a sampling of why we enjoy these winter days. Now to be fair, to my friends on that side of the map; when it comes to fall, you have us beat…
The Grammy Museum
One of the benefits of living in a big city is the entertainment possibilities. Yesterday was one of those days, when despite the traffic, I joined some friends in downtown Los Angeles, known by some as DTLA. Not WeHo, West Hollywood, or SoHo, in New York or You Ho, oh never mind. This day was…
Malibu, it’s Not Just a Beach
Having family visit from back east is a great opportunity to once again, be a tourist, this time in a city not far from my home. Malibu Beach is just up the road about 45 minutes, depending on the traffic. Malibu, known for its pristine beaches and surfers is also home to the rich and famous,…
Fisherman’s Village, Marina Del Rey, California
I know I spend a great deal of time sharing my travel adventures on this blog. Today, believe it or not, I was actually cold in my house. After a lengthy summer of sweltering heat for us in Los Angeles, it was beginning to feel like fall. The time changes and suddenly the weather did…
All Aboard
Welcome to Metrolink. Now what? Parking is free, that’s a good thing. Buy a TAP card. Confused, just ask the regulars standing around, everyone was very helpful. The TAP card is your access through the turnstile that allows you to board the train. There it is over there. Maybe you’ll need a bike at your…
I Love LA
How often do you take advantage of the city you live in? A few weeks ago I boarded a double decker bus along with some of my friends to do just that. You may have seen “tourists” riding in buses; cameras blazing, as they snap away at sights that those of us that live in…