Over the weekend there was a get-to-know-your-neighbors block party in our ‘hood. This sort of gathering is rather old-school, and far too uncommon these days. I don’t think we all need to be best friends with our neighbors.…
Special Olympics
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Special Olympics Athlete Oath This past week saw the Special Olympics 2015 World Games throughout Los Angeles. And it was fab.…
New Sights
This weekend I was at the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society for a meeting. I find myself there every now and then, and though the meetings I attend are always held in the same room, I am…
You Get What You Need
L.A. can be hard. She teases and she tortures. She promises and she robs. She doesn’t always see your worth, and she sure as hell doesn’t always give you what you want. But every now and…
Rock Camp 2015 – Showcase at The Troubadour & Wrap-up
Saturday was this year’s Rock Camp showcase and it all went down at The World Famous Troubadour! Though the day’s moments followed the same order as those of years past, it was fresh and exciting. Each of…
Recovering, Thank-You-Very-Much
So yesterday was the big Rock Camp Showcase. And I am so looking forward to sharing the deets with you, as well as wrapping up my thoughts about this year’s camp. But let’s be honest – I’m beat.…
Rock Camp 2015 – Day 5
As I write this, I am almost too tired to keep my eyes open. So forgive my fumbling in describing Day 5, the last day of Rock Camp. The Bulls (shown above) played during lunchtime and I…
Rock Camp 2015 – Day 4
Every year at Rock Camp, Day 3 is usually what we call Breakdown/Breakthrough Day. Emotions run high. Energy is waning. Basically – a lot of what’s been bubbling beneath the surface finds its way out. And while there…