When I was 24 I moved from New Haven to Pasadena. I packed everything I wanted to bring with me into a bunch of big boxes and shipped them via UPS to the site of my new unseen apartment on Cordova Street, blocks from Colorado, a mile from CalTech. It would have been romantic and … [Read more...]
Summertime at Dodger Stadium
There's so much more to Dodger Stadium than baseball. On our latest trip, for the June 25 game against the Colorado Rockies which turned into the "longest nine-inning game in the history of Dodger Stadium," we took some time to enjoy the sights, explore a little, and stay even … [Read more...]
Books and Bugs at the LA Times Festival of Books
Got a kid who's crazy about bugs? Bring her to the LA Times Festival of Books April 9 & 10 - fun and educational for the whole family. poster by Shawn Nielsen Think of it as Woodstock or Lollapalooza or I guess now Coachella for books. The annual LA Times Festival of Books, … [Read more...]
An Abundance of Caution
This morning I stood in the empty amphitheatre at my boys' elementary school, listening to the morning announcements with tears in my eyes. I have a standing meeting with the principal every Tuesday. We wait until the morning dropoff madness is over, until the kids are … [Read more...]
Staycation at Residence Inn LAX – Part 1 of 3
After a 1.5 hour slog through Sunday traffic, we finally arrived at Residence Inn LAX. Over the summer I was invited by Residence Inn to stay at their LAX property. I finally accepted when it was clear that I need some quality time with my 10-year-old. The summer had been so busy … [Read more...]