About two weeks ago, a small brush fire at Eaton Canyon disrupted our usual Monday night hike up to Henninger Flats with our Boy Scout troop. Fortunately, our awesome L.A. County and Pasadena firefighters were quickly able to extinguish the wind-fueled fire before it got more than about an acre. The bad news… Continue reading Another fun hike… and easy camping
One of my favorite day hangouts is the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, located in San Marino, California. It's a bit over a mile from where I live, and relatively quiet most weekdays. It's perfect for a morning walk or to entertain the kids on no school days. It is also a great place for… Continue reading The Huntington Library: a photographer’s dream
It's Labor Day today, and we're finishing up what was a busy three-day weekend. Today has a bit of a slower pace. The husband is back at work since we didn't make any big plans for the holiday, so it's just the kids and me. Our plan is to join the throngs of people headed… Continue reading Sunny days at the beach
