Janis, what a beautiful post. You have had such rich experiences! I love reading the artist in you and your mom throughout this post. Of course, that is the title! You have inspired me to learn more about Claudel. And that photo of your grandmother and great aunt is amazing!
I was flooded with so many memories, as I grew up in Paramount, California, a suburb of L.A. Los Angeles holds special memories for me--field trips to the Tar Pits and other museums, concert halls and cultural sites. Prom at the Bonaventure. Visiting my dad at the Department of Water and Power. My mom and dad both graduated from Fremont High School. Visiting the Getty Villa Museum before it opened because my uncle was a security guard there. Tommy's burgers with college friends. Being a tour guide for visitors to see Hollywood and other sites. This post makes me want to keep gleaning these memories. Thank you!
I enjoyed watching the "Another Day of Sun" clip again. I found it on YouTube because your link didn't work for me.
Thank you so much for reading and responding! Yes, Los Angeles is so different from many places. I remember driving to Tommy’s on New Year’s Eve with UCLA friends with my mother’s blessing! It was a simpler time. It sounds like you have some wonderful memories as well. Not sure what’s up with the YouTube video. It plays from my letter… so? But it’s a fun clip.
The long-gone Los Angeles museum that I liked in my pre-teen years was the Museum of Science and Industry in Exposition Park. We took field trips there twice from my public schools in Rialto. I haven't been to its replacement, the California Science Center, because it would probably be a disappointment. I also loved the Natural History Museum and would like to go again, since I haven't been there for decades.
Thanks for the response Robert! I haven’t been to Exposition Park in about 10 years either. Change is very difficult. A few things get better and then a few just seem to disappear. I think honoring the spirit of what was there is very important. Preserving history is crucial. Los Angeles is different from any city I can think of. My little visit into one corner was good.
Janis, what a beautiful post. You have had such rich experiences! I love reading the artist in you and your mom throughout this post. Of course, that is the title! You have inspired me to learn more about Claudel. And that photo of your grandmother and great aunt is amazing!
I was flooded with so many memories, as I grew up in Paramount, California, a suburb of L.A. Los Angeles holds special memories for me--field trips to the Tar Pits and other museums, concert halls and cultural sites. Prom at the Bonaventure. Visiting my dad at the Department of Water and Power. My mom and dad both graduated from Fremont High School. Visiting the Getty Villa Museum before it opened because my uncle was a security guard there. Tommy's burgers with college friends. Being a tour guide for visitors to see Hollywood and other sites. This post makes me want to keep gleaning these memories. Thank you!
I enjoyed watching the "Another Day of Sun" clip again. I found it on YouTube because your link didn't work for me.
Thank you so much for reading and responding! Yes, Los Angeles is so different from many places. I remember driving to Tommy’s on New Year’s Eve with UCLA friends with my mother’s blessing! It was a simpler time. It sounds like you have some wonderful memories as well. Not sure what’s up with the YouTube video. It plays from my letter… so? But it’s a fun clip.
The long-gone Los Angeles museum that I liked in my pre-teen years was the Museum of Science and Industry in Exposition Park. We took field trips there twice from my public schools in Rialto. I haven't been to its replacement, the California Science Center, because it would probably be a disappointment. I also loved the Natural History Museum and would like to go again, since I haven't been there for decades.
Thanks for the response Robert! I haven’t been to Exposition Park in about 10 years either. Change is very difficult. A few things get better and then a few just seem to disappear. I think honoring the spirit of what was there is very important. Preserving history is crucial. Los Angeles is different from any city I can think of. My little visit into one corner was good.