October brings us playoff baseball and the World Series. It’s packed with evenings of fun frights at haunted houses and theme parks, all capped off with Halloween. In magnificent contrast, November is about warmth in cold weather, family ties—and food. Carved pumpkins disappear and the smell of pumpkin pie fills homes all around the country. … Continue reading The Thanksgiving Meal: A Family Affair
Author: JC Gonzalez
Despite Loss, The Dodgers Are Back
October marks the road to the baseball World Series. For years, you could count on the Dodgers playing through October and reaching the end of this road. A few glorious times, the Dodgers would come out on top. An outcome most recently experienced in 1988. Since 1988, the Dodgers embarked on a trajectory far different … Continue reading Despite Loss, The Dodgers Are Back
Echo Mountain and Inspiration Point: Watching L.A. From The Sky
One thing about living in Los Angeles is you tend to get lost in the magnitude of the city. It’s a large, congested place and it’s necessary to stop from time to time and view the city from above in order to stay sane. One place built precisely to watch the city is Inspiration Point. … Continue reading Echo Mountain and Inspiration Point: Watching L.A. From The Sky
Dodgers August 23, 2017: Almost A Perfect Night
The baseball playoffs have begun and this year is the Dodgers’ best chance yet to make their first World Series appearance since 1988. The organization is far removed from what it was in the 80s. Their last connection to that team, Hall of Fame broadcaster and folk hero Vin Scully, retired last year after 67 … Continue reading Dodgers August 23, 2017: Almost A Perfect Night
Peaceful Protest: As American As Apple Pie
In the aftermath of the sports world's reaction to President Donald Trump's opinions on kneeling during the national anthem, I would like to post some words I wrote the afternoon of January 30, 2017. In the midst of this latest chapter of Trump's tenure, it's important to realize the events are about something much bigger … Continue reading Peaceful Protest: As American As Apple Pie
Blazing Pomona Sun
I have a confession to make. In 37 years of life, I have never attended the Los Angeles County Fair. My wife was in the same position. We set out to change that this year. We used Groupon to find a deal on passes for the whole family. The trip would consist of my wife … Continue reading Blazing Pomona Sun
Los Angeles Noise 