LA may be known for Venice, but to me, Long Beach has the better canal community – Naples. It may be less famous than its cousin to the north, but I think Naples feels more like the “real” Venice (Italy) than the city’s namesake. My favorite time to visit Naples is on a December evening. [...]
LA is known for its warm climate, beaches and palm trees. But a scant 2 hours away from the city lie several mountain playgrounds. Big Bear is perhaps best known, and boasts several ski areas. But I like Idyllwild, in the San Jacinto mountains, precisely because there aren’t any lakes for boating or ski resorts. [...]
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“If they asked me, I could write a book…” – Lorenz Hart I didn’t set out to write a book – but that’s exactly how it has turned out. L surprised me with a photobook made from pictures and postings at this blog. I was actually quite amazed that pictures taken on the BlackBerry turned [...]
There aren’t sleigh rides or snowmen, but Christmas in Southern California is not without its tradition. One of my favorites is the boat parades – everything from dinghies to yachts decked out in lights that cruise throughout our coastal harbors. The tradition dates back to 1907 when a gondola outfitted with Japanese lanterns comprised the [...]
What started as a short “urban hike” after breakfast at the Corner turned into a marvelous adventure behind the Hollywood Bowl. L and I parked the car on Hillcrest Drive so that I could finally see the Freeman House. I’ve seen several of Frank Lloyd Wright’s textile block houses in Southern California, but this one [...]
Friday night was another adventure in Culver City. This time, the focus was on a play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. I met L, P & K at Bamboo on Venice Boulevard for dinner. Bamboo focuses on Carribbean cuisine. I had the Bahia Shrimp, which was pretty nice. The best part was definitely the corn [...]
