YES IT IS USUALLY VERY HOT IN PALM SPRINGS, CA- HOWEVER THIS IS DEFINITELY A NICE LITTLE PLACE TO VISIT IF YOU LOVE EXOTIC DESERT PLANTS PARTICULARLY CACTUS PLANTS. I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING ALL THESE DIFFERENT MARVELS OF PLANTS WITH THEIR UNIQUE DESIGNS BY NATURE.…

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THIS WAS A GREAT DAY TO CATCH SOME SHOTS OF LOCAL SURFERS AT ONE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL BEACHES HERE IN CALIFORNIA- DANA POINT. I ACTUALLY WASN'T EXPECTING TO TAKE PICTURES OF SURFERS-SO I WAS VERY PLEASED THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET SUCH NICE PICTURES.…

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THE CURRENT PANDEMIC HAS US AT HOME AND DOING MORE EATING THAN ANYTHING-BUT I PERSONALLY HAVE DONE MORE PREPARING FOOD TO COOK ON THE GRILL OUTSIDE SINCE THE STAY AT HOME ORDERS. HOW ABOUT YOU? IT'S GETTING WARMER AND IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO COOK OUTSIDE. HERE'S A LIST OF BBQ GRILLS AND RELATED PRODUCTS YOU MAY WANT…

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DID YOU KNOW THAT MANY HOMEOWNERS ARE TURNING TO HOUSE-SITTERS MORE OFTEN THESE DAYS TO DETER THEFT WHEN THEY TRAVEL FOR LONG PERIODS? YES - MANY PEOPLE ARE MAKING THEMSELVES AVAILABLE TO HOUSE SIT TO EARN AN INCOME- EITHER FULL OR PART TIME. 

"A win win for House-sitters and Homeowners?"

You know the…

THROUGH MY MANY VISITS TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- NOT ONLY DID I LEARN ABOUT THE WONDERFUL MIXED CULTURE OF THE DOMINICAN PEOPLE, BUT I GOT A CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT THE OTHER CULTURE THAT SHARES THE ISLAND OF HISPANOLA, THE PEOPLE OF HAITI.

HISPANOLA AS A WHOLE WAS ALWAYS UNDER THE RULE UNDER VARIOUS WORLD POWERS DUE TO ITS PRODUCTION OF SUGAR.…

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I WANTED TO SHARE SOME OF MY EARLY WORKS THAT I ILLUSTRATED WHEN PEN & INK WERE MY FAVORITE MEDIUM TO WORK IN. I WAS REALLY ATTRACTED TO THE DETAIL I COULD OBTAIN WITH DRAWING WITH THIS COMBINATION-PARTICULARLY WITH HAIR USING A TECHNICAL PEN.…

I TRULY ENJOY CREATING PORTRAITS ON WOOD. I'VE ALSO BEEN FASCINATED WITH THE ELEGANCE, BEAUTY , AND PRECISION OF THE ART AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF EGYPTIAN ART. IT IS CERTAINLY A HEAVY INFLUENCE ON ME WE I TAKE ON A PROJECT LIKE THIS. I WANTED TO PORTRAY AN ELEGANT ROYAL IN PEACEFUL CONTEMPLATION.…

Who remembers flying their first Kite? I remember getting my first kite as a youngin and having to run like crazy to get it in the air. Because I grew up in the inner-city...my kite would usually get caught in the power wires above and my feeling of freedom by Kite flight would quickly end and because Los Angeles has such great weather most of the year…

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SANTA MONICA SUNRISE #1 CANVAS PRINT



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In these challenging times we face today,it is always necessary that we continuously seek out positive energy to keep moving ourselves forward to live our lives. DR. DE VIDA GILL-A Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a Professional Life Coach and Author who…

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The NEW YEAR is a great time to enjoy Cocktails and Spirits. Wines that are seasonal are now available to enjoy to add a special touch to your experience. An absolutely Great Spot to make either a quick stop or destination is SAN ANTONIO…

This wonderful Historic Park is a must visit if you're interested in learning more about the importance of the Citrus Industry and it's Impact on Southern California. Believe it or not the entire Citrus Industry in Riverside started from two Orange Trees planted by Eliza Tibbetts that were given to her by the Department of Agriculture in 1873. You'll…

I try to maximize the talents I've been blessed with and one of the best ways I've been able to do that by putting my designs onto CUSTOM PRODUCTS-which then customers can purchase at their leisure. I really appreciate all of the support from all of you be it taking a look at my different projects, browsing my shop, or making a purchase-Thank You!

Truly one of the Best Attractions in Palm Springs-The Palm Springs Air Museum houses some of the most MAGNIFICENT AIRCRAFT that served and flew during WWII. I was chosen to cover the Air Museum as an assignment for my TELEVISION NEWS studies-and I just have to say that this was a lot of work, but I gathered lots of information for my package. Tell me what you think of…

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HAWAII is so layered in its levels of Amazing and Natural Beauty.I couldn't stop taking pics and couldn't wait to share them in this article.I recommend taking one of the many tours available that will take you in any direction.…

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During my pedestrian days coming up I would often find myself having to ride Public Transit and I would often end up at the famous L.A UNION STATION in order to transfer to another bus or Rail. One thing I love about Union Station is that you can get…

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 Olvera Street: A Historic Journey Through Los Angeles



Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Olvera Street stands as a vibrant and culturally rich testament to the city's history. With its colorful market stalls, traditional Mexican architecture, and a lively atmosphere, Olvera Street has become a…

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It was truly a Blessing to be able to visit and behold these amazing ancient structures in Mexico. They are majestic the same way they are massive in size and learning the history from our tour guide about CHITZENITZA was just as impressive. It is the…

I have driven by PLAZA MEXICO which sits just off the US 105 Freeway in Lynwood, CA.for years and I finally decided to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the plaza is designed to be as similar to many of the town centers in many Mexican Cities in Mexico. There are many, many things for your senses to take in here. So…