Category Archives: popular culture

The Authors Next Door

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Tim

I grew up playing the card game Authors. In my childhood I hadn’t read most of the books featured in the game, but the more I played, the more familiar I became with each author’s works. Mark Twain, of course, … Continue reading →

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The Will Rogers house

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Tim

On a visit to Los Angeles recently I was once again drawn to Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades.  I had been there  years before and was fascinated with the way the house exuded the personality of its … Continue reading →

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Memories of TV Korea

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Tim

On a recent trip to Los Angeles it was a sunny spring day and I wanted to hike. I ended up at a place at once familiar and remote. I recognized the shape of the mountains instantly. I was in … Continue reading →

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