All over Dowtown Los Angeles there are remnants of a time that people consider to be much simpler, this link to the past is called a ghost sign. Essentially, a ghost sign is a old hand-painted sign on the side of a building that is an advertisement for a service or...
Every family has traditions. For over 50 years, my grandmother has helped one in our family stay alive by holding on to a small mariachi outfit. About 53 years ago, my cousin wore the mariachi suit when he was about 2 years old, my uncle then wore it when he turned...
After the incident with one of our cars, it was finally time to upgrade. It’s an odd but good feeling sitting a car that doesn’t shake and rumble. 🙂 ← Project: 3six5 – Day 339 – Engine go 'boom' Project: 3six5 – Day 341 – Tradition...
Last Friday on the drive to pick up my son, the engine in my good ol’ Saturn SL2 gave out. Born back in 1995, the car gave many good years. It had a lot of problems but it kept on chugging along. My only regret is that I couldn’t help the car stay well...
Most people think of being on a Hawaiian beach when they hear the word Kona. I, however, think of the wonderful birthday gift that my great friend, Yvonne, brought me back from her recent trip to the islands. 100% Kona coffee. Now, I know that I gave up coffee about 4...
