Simon Says Mimosa Tree SimonJune 11, 20120 This tree in our neighborhood has the same name as the orange juice and champagne drink and is beautiful when it...
Simon Says Passion Flower SimonJune 8, 20120 This flower was spotted just around the corner from our house in a very unlikely hedge. It is the flower of the...
Nanny State Happy Nannies Day SimonMay 13, 20121 I failed. The City of Pasadena has banned plastic bags beginning in July. I had opposed the ban on my blog when it...
Simon Says Mallow SimonMay 1, 20121 One of the best flower photos I have taken in a long time. Click on the photo and look at it full screen you can see...
Simon Says How Lake Avenue Got Its Name SimonApril 30, 20120 Lake Avenue is one of the major streets in Pasadena. Before the revival of Old Pasadena it was also the main shopping...
DECLINE Remembering When SimonApril 21, 20122 "You despair when you recall how much you've forgotten." James Lileks National Review Columist The Hasting...
Simon Says Rose Parade 2012 SimonJanuary 4, 20120 The Rose Parade is not held on Sunday so this year we walked down and saw it on Monday (1/2/12). What a nice social...
Simon Says Wind Storm SimonDecember 14, 20110 On the last day of November we had a giant wind storm in Southern California. It was particularly bad in the San...
Recommendations Think Globally SimonOctober 11, 20110 Think Globally Drink Locally. From the check at Lucky Baldwins newest location in Pasadena. The closest you can...
Recommendations Public Art in Pasadena SimonAugust 3, 20100 This morning while we were walking in Pasadena we found this piece of public art across from the Paseo Pasadena. It...