Our oldest daughter, Ava, was 5 the first time she noticed an upper-grade classmate wearing a crisp, white gi with a white belt as she hurried from school to karate class with her mother. Pointing in their direction and whispering, “Mommy, loooooook,” Ava was instantly transfixed. I figured she was more impressed with the gi […]
Some of the nation’s top young-adult writers are coming to Pasadena Central Library Sept. 21 – and you and your family are invited to join them. The library is once again partnering with Bridge To Books for Pasadena Loves YA (www.pasadenalovesya.com). This literary afternoon, taking place from noon-4 p.m., includes four panel discussions led by […]
On Sept. 21, hundreds of museums across the country will invite visitors in free in honor of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day. More than a dozen are here in SoCal, and you’ll need a special ticket to take advantage of this once-a-year deal. Visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday to claim yours and score free admission for two people (one […]
Alhambra and Monterey Park are both famous with foodies for having some of the best Asian eateries not only in Southern California, but in all of North America. Dispatches on these venues are part of what made Jonathan Gold the first food writer to ever win the Pulitzer Prize. My wife and I live in […]
What parent isn’t curious about what their child’s future holds in an academic and professional sense? If you are like many parents, you want to support your child’s childhood passion and talents to help ensure they not only have a fun and fulfilling childhood, but a rewarding career as well. Here are five tips to […]
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