A brilliant young violinist heads off to the Royal Academy of Music to fulfill his dreams. A boy who needs to please everyone. And then he is taken on by the London Symphony. There's only one problem. The pressure to... Continue Reading →
You know I have to love this! From the world of dance, we have "Les Indies Galantes" which translates into "The Amorous Indies." The full opera consists of a prologue plus 4 acts. Each act is a separate story. This,... Continue Reading →
I'm getting older. There is far more sand in the bottom of my hourglass than the top. I don't need a calendar to tell me this. I know it in my body.
Another hike down Piru Creek. I love this hike but since last winter it has become a bit rough. Trees have fallen, rocks have slid and huge amounts of greenery have sprung up. I park at the usual gate. The... Continue Reading →
Here is what I did instead. I've been fairly sedentary for the last three months. We've finally had a rainy winter. I've been working part-time and somehow the cold and rain always managed to come when I'm off work. The... Continue Reading →
I need more reader interaction. Especially comments. Blogging is a lonely world. You don't ever meet the people who have caught your interest. You don't get to go hiking with them or visit for tea or meet up anywhere. There... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite hiking destinations! I have been going out to the Sespe for about 35 years now. I never fail to enjoy it. It is vast, 219,000 acres of land with hundreds of miles of little-used trail plus... Continue Reading →
Danger! Danger, Will Robinson! I am a clothing-optional kind of guy. Taking CA Highway 2, aka the Angeles Crest Highway, north from Glendale to a few miles shy of Wrightwood, you will cross Dawson Saddle. At 7901 ft., It is... Continue Reading →
Back in late October 2016, I went with a group to Saline Valley Hot springs. This is quite possibly the most remote location in California that can be reached by vehicle. There are several ways to get there but the... Continue Reading →
