I’m reading Aftershock the very good new book by Philippe Legrain. It address the question of what will happen next now that the immediate crisis caused by the housing bubble in the US and the U...Read More
When we were in Carmel at the end of our Paso Robles trip we serendipitously ran into the McDaniels our neighbors from 25 years ago. We had dinner the next night and caught up on what our children ...Read More
When you go to Paso Robles, CA, and you should, have dinner at Il Cortile Ristorante and if they are serving it try the Black Truffle Risotto. Oh my. Excellent service, an excellent and inexpensiv...Read More
This morning while we were walking in Pasadena we found this piece of public art across from the Paseo Pasadena. It it a very beautiful bronze mountain goat on a limestone fountain pedestal. The l...Read More
On the same day that Mike S and I went to Bellflower to view the finger art we went to Santa Fe Springs to see their public art. It turned out to be well worth the visit. I’ve put together a...Read More
Michael S. and I went down to Bellflower and Santa Fe Springs on Sunday morning to look at some public art. Michael is an expert on the public art in LA and an excellent adventure companion. It wa...Read More
Our Friend Paula B went to Morocco on a photography expedition. She took some amazing photos. Here is one: You can see another 30 on Picasso. Well done Paula. You made me want to go to Morocco....Read More
When you are in Maui go up to Napili for breakfast at the Gazebo Restaurant. The people who run it do a booming business and have a good sense of humor. There is often a line so they have a sign: ...Read More
Nick A. is a friend of Gene and Carole in Richmond Hill. He has a very creative blog site. It includes insights one can only get from someone who is both creative and a quadriplegic. If you want...Read More
We stayed for three nights at the Tabacon Resort near the Arenal Volcano. It was cloudy when we were there except for when it was cloudy and raining. What Arenal looks like when it is not raining Taba...Read More