The123rd Tournament of Roses in Pasadena is right around the corner! The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is right around the corner. Each year Americans are glued to their Television sets. Over the years now even the world has focused their attention on Pasadena, CA. This spectacular floral Float Parade is worth watching by all. I have had the privilege of seeing it up close,...

Snow in Southern California: specifically in Pasadena ….snow in southern California…a strong low pressure system came in from the Gulf of Alaska bringing snow to Pasadena….the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather advisory….. OK I got you, I was just kidding. Yes this happened in January 2011, but this time we had 75 Degrees and Vroman’s my favorite Independent Bookstore ( http://www.vromansbookstore.com )...

There will be a Fireworks Extravaganz in Marina Del Rey, CA this year.The New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular in Marina Del Rey, CA will begin at the 30 Second countdown to midnight to bring in the New Year. I am so excited, since sadly we did not have fireworks at the Fourth of July, this year. Not only will we have Fireworks but more...

Wordless Wednesday in the North End of Boston,MA (little Italy that is)   If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at             310.486.1002       email...

Vroman’s Book Store in Pasadena: A  Part ofCalifornia History last of the Independent Bookstore and a Pasadena Institution Vroman’s Bookstore (http://www.vromansbookstore.com)     was founded in 1894 by a La Salle, Illinois transplant Adam Clark Vroman, he moved to Pasadena because of his wife’s health and the rest is history. After his wife passed away he sold his vast book collection to raise capital to start his...