More Angel Friends

I recently visited some dear friends in Nevada City, California. If you are not family with this area, it is a beautiful region northeast of Sacramento. Its history dates back to the gold mining days and visitors now enjoy year-round recreation, cultural events and entertainment. Knowing my angel passion, I was delighted to learn about the... read more

Val’s Trip to Alaska – Really!

As many of you know, my name doesn’t usually come to mind when discussing nature and wilderness. But I’m not getting any younger and now is the time to try new adventures. My latest was to join a friend on a road trip through Alaska. We planned to spend two nights in each of our destinations. Starting in Anchorage, we drove south to... read more

My Summer Angels

Each time I see an angel statue, I am impressed by the different emotions it evokes. Here are some of my favorites from this summer. I saw this elegant beauty in the Musee Marmotton. This grieving lady was at Pere Lachaise Cemetery. The strength of this warrior angel is amazing. Found this one in the Church of St. Paul of St.... read more

My Angel Friend

I recently visited the Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside. It has been a few years since my last visit and it didn’t disappoint. This Mission is a beautiful and serene place with its historical church, museum and cemetery. Prior to leaving, I visited the gift shop. And there I spied my angel friend. As lovely as the angel is, it was... read more

24 Hours in Pasadena

Even though I have lived in Southern California for many years, I’ve never made it to Pasadena. I know about it only because the Rose Bowl is played there. But recently, a relative’s milestone birthday celebration brought me to this interesting city. What first struck me was the architecture. Our hotel was walking distance from Old... read more