I first discovered the works of Claude Monet when I was in high school. I don’t know how or when but I do know that it was life changing. Prior to discovering Monet and Impressionism I had never really thought about art but once I […]
Thanks to Southern California’s multi-cultural landscape there’s an abundance of institutions devoted to the unique cultures that make the area so special. One such place is the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena. Currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, the museum recently debuted its latest exhibition Intervention: […]
If you ask me what I’ve missed most during the pandemic I won’t even hesitate when answering. Museums. Man, have I missed them. As an avid museum goer for much of my life it’s been difficult not having access to my local gallery spaces. Luckily, […]
Critics often like to say LA is bereft of culture and that’s just…baloney. LA has culture coming out of its ears. Not only is it home to such famous works of art as Van Gogh’s Irises and Gainsborough’s Blue Boy but it’s also home to world […]
It’s a new year and for me that means one thing – it’s time to tighten the belt. I love splurging at Christmas time and equally love getting back to budgeting in January (I’ve always been on the thrifty side). But just because I’m back […]
When traveling I often find some of my favorite discoveries are places I had no intention of visiting in the first place. A pit stop in Oregon led me to Cottage Grove and it’s connection to film history. A request for a quick breakfast spot […]
