M. L. Johnson:
Om and Aah
Just about a block from the beach, winding Sunset Boulevard dizzies the most diehard drivers who often catch only a brief and bedazzled vision of this oasis sheltered amid the curves on the south edge of the road. Housing a swan-filled lake with a vintage Mississippi-esque houseboat and immaculate gardens and grounds, Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine beckons peace-seeking locals as well as religious pilgrims from around the globe.
Dedicated in 1950 by Swami Parmahansa Yogananda, author of...
March 2nd, 2008 | Los Angeles | Read More
My Fluffy Kitty is Prettier Than Your Old Goat
Olvera Street (El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument), the city’s famed tourist attraction, isn’t just a popular spot for eating Mexican food and buying novelty souvenirs. Numerous festivals are held here year-round. Perhaps none captures the spirit of L.A. more perfectly than the "Blessing of the Animals." Held in its present location since the 1930s, this annual event takes place on the Saturday prior to Easter (this year on 22 March). The colorful procession includes...
February 27th, 2008 | Los Angeles | Read More
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