Easier said than done. No matter your religious beliefs, this is the ideal time of year to think of others. Giving back during the holidays:
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Pasadena Ronald McDonald House Charities
Donate to help provide families of criticall...
When my daughters were young, they and many of their friends rode at Flintridge Riding Club. They also enjoyed the holiday horse camp at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.  There are many desirable equestrian neighborhoods in Los Angeles; Bu...
Fourth of July Fireworks 2014: When my daughters were young, fireworks were mandatory for the Fourth of July. Many Pasadena and La Canada residents have great vantage points for viewing the Rose Bowl fireworks. The CV show can be enjoyed by s...
There are many reasons to enjoy living in the Los Angeles Foothills. One of them is Deukmejian Wilderness Park.
Year-round activities include campfires and third Saturday Wilderness Workdays.
The Trails:
Dunsmore Canyon Trail, 0.9 mi...

Happy April Fool's Day! Here's one of my favorite pranks:
appy April Fool's Day! Years ago, we visited Maui with friends. At the time, George smoked. He often snuck away for a cigarette. Alternatively, he lit up on o...
Valentine’s Day 2014 Gift Ideas: Valentine’s Day personifies love. You can make it about your spouse, child, or significant other. Or, in honor of the new pope, you could make it about someone less fortunate. If you love animals, yo...
Photos from MLS at time of purchase in 2012
You will have to attend Pasadena Showcase House to see the after, but here are some facts:
Designed by Stiles O. Clements . Clements designed many notable buildings and homes including Hollywood...
Super Bowl 2014 Appetizer Ideas:
I am not a sports fan – I have never been, and other than the Detroit Pistons, no professional teams interest me. Super Bowl weekend events and parties are not one of my favorite activities. I can’t sit a...
After the holidays I find my home in an uproar. Is it because of all of the cooking and the additional family members helping in the kitchen? Sometime after Thanksgiving, my garlic press disappeared. It was heavy duty stainless steel, �...
I love spaghetti, and my grandmother made the best meatballs and spaghetti sauce. Fortunately, she taught me and three or four times a year, I prepare an enormous batch. I don’t love to cook, but I appreciate great food; it takes two da...