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We happened upon this statue as we wandered into the Los Angeles Farmers Market in search of lunch. The fact that the wings are decorated with maps made me stop and take a closer look. Here’s what the plaque says: I like the idea of angels getting a vacation – and also that they might [...]
Before our recent trip to Los Angeles I was contacted by Smart Destinations and offered a chance to test drive their Go Cards, which offer free admission to 40 different attractions and museums. I was intrigued by the idea of making one purchase and then having free admission to a number of museums and attractions. [...]
On Easter afternoon, we loaded up our gear and headed from Los Angeles to Phoenix, where Matt’s parents live. And no, we weren’t on camels. Although we might have been better off if we were. Here’s my brilliant travel tip of the week: When you’ve been driving through desert for about four hours in a [...]
So here’s the thing about trying to live blog from the road – sometimes you have days that are so chock full that they really warrant an entire series of posts. I’m finding this to be especially true as my kids get older and have more stamina and longer attention spans. This past Saturday was [...]
We started out our first full day in Los Angeles at the Euro Pane bakery on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. When we lived in Pasadena six years ago this was our favorite breakfast spot, and I was delighted to see that nothing has changed, from the green walls to the thick, strong coffee to the [...]
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