Lost in LA: Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier on a cloudy day (April 2023) Santa Monica is a popular beach city in west Los Angeles, and it's the epitome of living the "LA dream:" a world-famous beach, sunny skies 300+ days out of the year, and plenty of entertainment (shops, restaurants, cafés) to keep both locals and visitors busy for … Continue reading Lost in LA: Santa Monica

Malibu Mornings (poem)

(inspired by Malibu in Los Angeles-- May 2021) Malibu Mornings Waves lap over my toessavoring that last biteof sunrise by the sea: I see how the Pacific glidesunder gulls returning to shoreat the start of the day, After sleeping, dreaming aboutthat glorious hourwaking up to mornings in Malibu To sunny eggs and toastand you holding … Continue reading Malibu Mornings (poem)

Lost in LA: LACMA

LACMA at night (August 2015) The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, or "LACMA" for short, is considered the largest art museum in the West of the United States. Besides having over 150,000 works among its many floors and buildings, it also draws one million people-- locals and tourists alike-- to its entrance every year. … Continue reading Lost in LA: LACMA

Destination: La Jolla, California

View of La Jolla (June 2022) Following our first night in San Diego last June, my family and I decided to spend a half-day at La Jolla ("la HOY-uh"), a seaside neighborhood located about 10 miles/16 kilometers from San Diego city proper. Home to a small, but stunning coastline, this part of San Diego offers … Continue reading Destination: La Jolla, California

Destination: Torrey Pines State Reserve, California

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (June 2022) Prior to reaching San Diego during our holidays last June, my family and I made a stop at Torrey Pines State Reserve and Beach, a large 2000-acre stretch of coastline and home to various flora and fauna, including the namesake tree, the Torrey pine. It's a popular spot … Continue reading Destination: Torrey Pines State Reserve, California