March marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST) in California. The idea that we must adjust our clocks one hour twice a year is outdated but it does bring one benefit: the return of sunny Los Angeles evenings. When visitors think of L.A., they usually envision “fun in the sun.” Unfortunately, that's not really … Continue reading Daylight Saving Time in Los Angeles
Thoughts
Live First, Write Second
These days, everyone with a computer and an Internet signal writes about the food they eat, clothes they buy, places they visit, places they dream of visiting, and people they wish to meet. Some do it for fun but others may believe this to be a stepping-stone to a writing career. We all know there … Continue reading Live First, Write Second
Goodbye, 2017
The year 2017 is officially behind us. It was not a particularly great year but it’s always an achievement to survive the year. After all, it was certainly an eventful year. The Trump Presidency became a reality and began to unfurl as expected but also in surprising ways. My oldest daughter turned 15 while my … Continue reading Goodbye, 2017
The Power of Fear
Fear is a powerful emotion. Under the right circumstances, it makes us better and pushes us forward. Under the wrong ones, it stops us from moving in any direction. In many ways, the most meaningful characteristics of our lives are results of how we reacted in moments of fear. The human brain is what sets … Continue reading The Power of Fear
The “Joys” of Christmas
The Christmas season is upon us. Expect crowded malls, lots of spending, and congested parking lots. I'm accustomed to the first two but gridlocked parking lots are still the worst characteristic of the holidays. From childhood to adulthood, the holiday shopping mall of choice has been the Glendale Galleria. The shopping area doubled in size … Continue reading The “Joys” of Christmas
A Painful Commute Through Los Angeles
I sat on the Five watching the temporary dividers, empty construction trucks, and mounds of gravel off to the side as my car inched forward. I slowly moved north out of Orange County wishing I were anywhere else but on the freeway. “The Five is never the answer.” This has become my motto over the … Continue reading A Painful Commute Through Los Angeles
Los Angeles Noise 