California Summer Sunday

California Summer Sunday

Ocean waves caress the shoreherring seagulls keow and soarpalm trees sway in gentle breezeand bathing babes–a summer’s tease. Golden rays kiss the sandlovers stroll hand in handkids fly kites along the pierin sky so blue, so vast, so clear. California...
4th of July 2024

4th of July 2024

We had a lovely 4th of July. It was a crystalline day in the neighborhood, so we took a long walk at Mile Square Park. The park buzzed with families from all backgrounds—Mexican, Vietnamese, Korean, Palestinian—all joyously celebrating the holiday.In true American...
Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

The actual vote for independence took place two days on July 2, 1776. John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.” However, the official adoption of the Declaration of Independence...
The Nixon Library

The Nixon Library

A few weeks ago, we visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. It was a memorable trip through a pivotal chapter of American history. Built on the grounds of Nixon’s childhood home, the museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens,...
The Nixon Library

The Nixon Library

A few weeks ago, we visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. It was a memorable trip through a pivotal chapter of American history. Built on the grounds of Nixon’s childhood home, the museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens,...