I did it! I just finished the NaNoWriMo writing challenge. I wrote over 50,000 words in the month of November. And I finished with time to spare. There is still an hour left in the challenge. So if anyone was wondering why I wasn’t posting as frequently, I actually have two reasons: the NaNoWriMo 50,000 word challenge and the WordPress
Read moreWith the cool rainy weather, I decided I wanted to find some comfort food to warm me up. I was actually planning on looking for something new to try in the Hastings Ranch area of Pasadena but nothing appealed to me. So I kept heading east on Foothill until I reached Baldwin. I am in that area often, at the
Read moreEvery time I drive down Lake, headed toward downtown Pasadena, I notice the sign for Teri & Yaki. I have a sister named Teri and I always giggle at the spelling of the name of this particular food establishment. So I figured I would stop giggling and actually stop in to check it out. I took the Metro Gold Line
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Descanso Gardens is another one of my sanctuaries. They have been making a lot of improvements, including an art gallery and new urban garden areas up by the Boddy house. The exhibits change out but they are always linked to the Gardens. This is a great place to get away, hike, take in some art, and enjoy the fresh air.
Read moreNationwide, today is Small Business Saturday, a chance for Americans to support their local economy by spending this annual shopping weekend buying gifts at the Mom & Pop shops in their neighborhood. Yesterday was Black Friday, the reason why I personally hate the winter holiday season. People are lining up, pushing & shoving, trampling over others and for what? To
Read moreMy friend recently decided to try Stand-up comedy. She discovered that Redwood Bar & Grill offers a Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic night on Wednesday nights. So this Wednesday, I decided I would take the Metro over to the Civic Center and watch her routine at the Redwood Bar & Grill. If anyone is interested in taking a chance at Stand-up
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