Category Archives: SoCal attractions

Mission Accomplished

Posted on February 4, 2008 by jeannie

I spent a bit of time in Bangkok hunting for a very specific knock-off purse that Bella wanted but never really came close. That is, she wanted a large slouchy Coach purse and I brought her schoolgirl-style Louis Vuitton bookbag. … Continue reading →

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Two Fun Things to Do Over the Holidays

Posted on December 1, 2007 by jeannie

The day after Thanksgiving, we grabbed up most of the family and trucked up the 5 to take a free hot air balloon ride. Now this is not some crazy scary cruise over southern California, but a simple ride 500 … Continue reading →

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A Bushel of Apples for Fall

Posted on September 29, 2007 by jeannie

You can have the endless sunny days and T-shirt weather in October; I miss fall. I miss crisp air, crackling leaves, raking – yes, I miss raking! I miss those huge smell good piles that were good for a few … Continue reading →

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For my birthday

Posted on March 28, 2007 by jeannie

My honey is planning a 22-mile hike to the top of San Jacinto on Memorial Day weekend. And he suggested we stay in a hotel. and he’s doing all the research. A stupendous feat is a perfect birthday activity. Isn’t … Continue reading →

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The World’s Largest Photograph

Posted on December 7, 2006 by jeannie

The following information came from The Orange County Great Park Corporation. They made a camera out of an airplane hangar! WHO: The Legacy Project Photographers:    Jerry Burchfield, Mark Chamberlain, Jacques Garnier, Rob Johnson, Douglas McCulloh, and Clayton Spada. WHAT: The … Continue reading →

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Snorkling

Posted on September 18, 2006 by jeannie

We had an excellent day snorkling off Table Rock in Laguna Beach today. I might even say that it was the best day ever (in Laguna that is … you can’t beat swimming with sea turtles in Maui…) The visibility … Continue reading →

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Knees to the throat

Posted on September 4, 2006 by jeannie

Arms to the boat. This little ditty really works. See, I can wakeboard! and the only ditty you need for tubing… Hang on like a mofo!

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last night of summer

Posted on August 27, 2006 by jeannie

Yes, I know summer is officially until the equinox, but when school starts, it really does feel like an end… this year I don’t have a classroom to worry about and that takes a world of worry from my mind. … Continue reading →

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is there justus?

Posted on August 20, 2006 by jeannie

Only one page further in the thesis – but I pause a moment to give a Justus Motter update, as I see there has been a mild interest in my hi-desert test sites post, since “guest’s” new comment. Jus is … Continue reading →

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I like the way she

Posted on August 10, 2006 by jeannie

talks about art. I have been using Catherine Taft’s thesis as a model. Here is something she wrote recently for artforum online. Just above Catherine’s is another interesting post about the 24-hour interview marathon in London by Claire Bishop. There … Continue reading →

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