I’m a sucker for a good gift shop. Why buy some massed produced item when you can get something unique? That’s why whenever I’m in Eagle Rock I make a stop and Leanna Lin’s Wonderland. Leanna Lin’s tagline is “a playful jewelry studio/shop/art gallery” which […]
The Gamble House has long been a favorite of mine. This perfectly preserved Arts and Crafts gem in the heart of Pasadena is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited and I consider it one of the “must see” sites in the […]
Recently I made my summer trek to the Hollywood Bowl to see Pink Martini in concert. Now there’s not much point in writing a post about my visit because it’s such an institution that I’d just be preaching to the choir. It would be like […]
Have you ever had one of those places that you always mean to visit but never get around to? Coit Tower has been one of those places for me. Every time I’m in San Francisco I intend to visit it but I never do (kind […]
Every time I drive through Salinas I see the sign for the National Steinbeck Center and think “some day I’m going to go there.” But, I’m usually tired of driving so long and just want to get to San Francisco. So I don’t stop. And […]
A couple of years ago I attended an awesome event at the Nokia Theater – Tina Fey in conversation with Steve Martin. Two of my favorite comedians together on stage to discuss Ms. Fey’s book – Bossypants. The evening was wonderful – both parties were […]