The L.A. Dime

Hamlin House has welcomed my brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Tasha, for a visit this week. Over the weekend, we hit Venice Beach to see the freaks and catch some sun. It was a great day for body surfing, and while Tina didn’t ride the waves, she did take the belly for a dip in the ocean.

That night, it was off to the Hollywood Bowl to see John Williams conduct the LA Phil. They did a series of pieces from some of his favorite composers, then got down to business and played all the old favorites: Superman, Harry Potter, E.T., Indiana Jones, and, of course, a series from Star Wars. Dozens of devoted fans waved menacing red lightsabers as the Phil gave us goosebumps with Vader’s Imperial March. It was a wonderful evening, and a fantastic stroll down memory lane. The man is our Mozart. He is a genius.

Sunday was a trip to Santa Ynez wine country. A beautiful drive up the 154, nice wines — we really enjoyed the Gainey Vineyard — and a quaint lunch at the lovely Los Olivos Café.

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