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Spring is in the air!

Flowers are flourishing... the ground garnished with greenery. Hike the hills of Fryman Canyon and you'll lose yourself in a wild, lush, green garden. The brush is bigger than I ever remember... forcing even the tallest of fitness fanatics to stand on tippy-toe to take in the city view. Dainty yellow flowers dot the hillside and Los Angeles feels a million miles away.

In the world of sports... March madness means grown men glued to the tube... cheering like very happy children. Female fans too are filling out those forms... those brackets for college basketball's best. How fun for UCLA fans!!

Baseball is back! Opening day is upon us. The Dodger's digs have had a major money makeover.
-no more long lines for ladies waiting for the loo after tons of toilets were added
-Dodger Dogs will still be my choice for fine dining... however, for those with less traditional taste... you may want matzo ball soup, or a big diner-style burger, or to pass up the Churros for cheesecake. Canter's Deli, Ruby's Diner, and Mrs. Beasley's have all set up shop.

Californians can celebrate the real reason we're all here. Our weather wealth. And I continue to be reminded of our rewards. Yesterday, by a woman returning to Idaho after a working week in Long Beach. They're still skiing in Idaho, although she insists spring skiing is beautiful. I'm reminded of our weather wealth... by a long lost cousin who called to say he moved out west. "The worst day of weather in the west beats Buffalo, New York and its winter wonderland any day" he says. I'm reminded of our weather wealth... by my friend's mother visiting from Canada and returning to layers upon layers of snow.

Time to put away the fall fashions and warm winter wear. The fake fur, the soft suede, the cool coats, the sweaters, the cords, the boots. Spring cleaning means cleaning out your closet. Time to unload the unwanted. Looking for a place to put those career clothes from seasons past? "Dress 4 Success" dresses women in need for the workforce. Their website is www.dress4success.org. The ladies of Los Angeles television news donated 250 garments last spring! Perhaps the largest one day donation on record. The "Good News Foundation" is holding donation drive 2008 starting next week. Their website is www.thegoodnewsfoundation.org. (Carlos... we'll need your van for transport!)

Time once again to enjoy our beautiful beaches. I sought out sunny Santa Monica last weekend... and it was indeed sunny last weekend. Sat in traffic for a good ten minutes on packed PCH. Rented a bike on the beach and peddled all the way to Marina del Rey. We dined at an open-air diner... ate appetizers(seafood, of course)... and sat through the sunset.

Ah... springtime in southern California.
Take time to enjoy!
Stop and smell the... Cherry Blossoms.
Feel free to share a favorite thought, memory, or tradition!