NETFLIX STRANGER THINGS EXPERIENCE

Nov 13, 2020 | MEDIA & REVIEWS, Travel & Food

What was the experience like at the Stranger Things experience?  Without giving away too much of a spoiler, here’s some information that will help you to decide whether to check this out or not.  I recently received an invitation to attend LA’s fairly new...

KERN COUNTY’S HIDDEN SPA

Oct 19, 2020 | HEALTH & BEAUTY, Travel & Food

About 40 miles northeast of Bakersfield, CA, among the quiet hills and valleys of the Sequoia National Forest, lies a quaint hidden sanctuary called Lake Isabella Hot Springs. This privately owned, one-of-a-kind spa is not easily found when driving on the main road,...

THE AMERICAN LEGION

Jul 17, 2019 | MEDIA & REVIEWS, Travel & Food

In remembrance of my great politician, prestigious veteran father, I had the joy of being invited to the Post 43 American Legion supper meeting on independence day. What a phenomenal night it was to be a guest at this special event. The fourth of July barbecue-style...

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Jul 5, 2019 | AMAZING & BIZARRE, MEDIA & REVIEWS, OPEN JOURNAL & MEMORIES, Philanthropy & Happy Place, Travel & Food

? By Mike Rodriguez   One bright cherry blossom can create a whole warm feeling of spring in the air.  Sakura…There is something magical about this little pink flower that symbolizes the time when everything is awakening, step by step, blossom by blossom,...

OAHU PRISON (OCCC)

May 29, 2019 | MEDIA & REVIEWS, OPEN JOURNAL & MEMORIES, Philanthropy & Happy Place, Travel & Food

? by Kyryll Ushakov Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) was opened in the late 1970s/early 1980s. I was called to pray for the inmates in this prison. This place is a medium-security state prison in Honolulu, Hawaii. It houses adult male prisoners (above the age...

NEW ORLEANS FAMOUS DESSERT

Mar 15, 2019 | Travel & Food

When in New Orleans, beignets are a must. This donut-like sweet treat is one of the city’s most famous food staples that locals and visitors can’t resist. Talking about its history, they were first introduced to the town by the French colonists in the 18th...