The golden poppy, California’s state flower, blooms every year from mid-March to mid-April. It’s a glorious sight transforms the dead weeds and grasses of Antelope Valley into fields and hills of gold. We’ve gone to see it a few years ago, and returned on Easter Sunday to see it again: More pictures here. If you [...]
I normally wear contact lenses and only use my glasses for times when my eyes need a break from contacts (usually at night) or when my eyes are irritated and can’t tolerate contact lenses. Because I don’t use my glasses that often I don’t upgrade the prescription every year; I can usually wear the same [...]
No matter how many times I mention how I love living in LA (the lovely weather, the near-constant sunshine, the number of places to explore) there are inevitably downsides to the City of Angels. Chief among them is the relentless, never-ending traffic and its twin counterpart, rude drivers. On most days I co-exist peacefully with [...]
About 11 years ago I ran cross country and track in college. I was a decent runner, always placing somewhere between the faster and slower girls. I haven’t run consistently since due to lack of motivation and lack of time. Back in college, we always had our workouts from 1-3 pm, sometimes in the middle [...]
Last Saturday Rene and I took Chuy to a dog beach in the LBC. Normally dogs are not allowed on beaches; there are only a handful that allow dogs on a leash, and an even smaller number that allow dogs to roam free. A portion of the Belmont Beach in Long Beach allows dogs to [...]
I’m not what you would call a graceful runner. I’m one of those that breathe heavily, like that creepy guy who calls in the middle of the night and does nothing but breathe on the line except multiply that by ten. Add to that the sound of someone alternately shuffling and stomping their feet hard [...]
Dear Internet, My cousin’s beloved Rottweiler, Gunner, is sick. He’s lost a bit of weight (12 pounds) and has lost his appetite. He also has a runny rose and has become lethargic. He’s visiting the vet tomorrow to undergo some tests. Please channel your positive thoughts to this dog that loves to cuddle and give [...]
Overheard while giving Chuy a bath at Dori’s Pet Wash last Sunday: Customer: So you two are getting married? Wow! You guys are so young. What are your names? Boy: Nick Girl: Jessica Customer: Jessica, what a pretty name. Good luck to you Nick and Jessica! I don’t think their names were really Nick and [...]
I don’t know what’s been going on with SoCal weather lately. It’s been sunny during the week for the past two weeks but when it comes time for the weekend, the clouds roll in and the temperature drops on Saturday morning. Last weekend was the second in a row this happened, and I hope that [...]
The Mafia’s got nothing on the little operation Girl Scouts run this time of year: selling Girl Scout cookies. Sure, it’s for a good cause, even if each box costs $4 (when was the last time you paid $4 for a box of cookies?). You may say to yourself that by buying these cookies I [...]
