Been too under the weather to see them any sooner than last night. Got all bundled up in our 40 degree weather. 88 degrees in Hawaii for 15-years… takes some doing to get used to the cold. Mandeville Canyon, a road in West L.A. has some of the best lights. Here are some samples:
This is a familiar area for me. Had a family friend who lived in Mandeville. Next main road is 26th Street. That goes straight to the Brentwood Country Mart, an enclave for west-end shoppers who stand in line at the BBQ Chicken place inside a courtyard around a fire pit. These were my old stomping grounds when I was raising my family. Quick trips to the toy store, then a basket of chicken and their delicious seasoned french fries. Xtra BBQ sauce for dipping, please!
My friend Marlene’s father owned the grocery store there, but I didn’t know that then. Took me many years to reunite with her and discover how small the world really is. No wonder I felt like “The Mart” was a home away from home.
Being back in L.A. rekindles these memories, especially when I visit these same places now and occasionally still see a familiar face. I love traveling the roads of my old haunts, still so alive with young families enjoying all the same things I did.
Happy days in 2013! Make them that way through patience and perseverance.
Lovely Beautiful Lights in LA Donna !
Glad to read about all your sweet loving memories !
Hard to believe !
That your still around !
After all these years !
I hope that you stay !
Hard To Believe – Donna Loren
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrYO_aCN4Ow
I know something about love !
Tell him your never gonna leave him !
Make him see the moon up above ?
Women were created to !
To make love their destiny !
Tell Him – Linda Ronstadt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Evqdf5p7k
Wishin’ and Hopin’ – Donna Loren
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J50FNmU3L-0
LA City – Connie Lim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_NGsa9Lr74
Ain’t it good ? Ain’t it right ? I have never been loved like this before !
Rock Me Gently – Andy Kim – Beautiful is the dream that makes you mine !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ym3RlvVR9M&feature=related
Happy New Year in 2013 wishing you lots of Love, Joy & Cheer !
Those Bright Lovely Lights Can Make You See Your Way !!
Downtown – Petula Clark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKCnHWas3HQ
Love Can Make You Happy – Mercy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF3MEpMciNA
THE ROAD TO LOVE
To fall in love is a beautiful thing
To fall hard and watch as you shatter
On the road when nobody is there to catch you
And to watch as they walk off into the darkness
To hold on to those scraps that you once had
That you can still remember of them
And to watch as they board a train with another
To take them away off into the distance
Now you must live for the future and to slowly
Ever so slowly pull yourself back together again
Piece by piece day by day slowly
You must continue on your road and wander
Knowing that you could fall apart again at any moment
Because you are broken-hearted with no future
Because they were the glue that has left you
And now you are held together by nothing
As you slowly continue down your path
Looking for your road into the future
And hope that your paths will cross again
Someday and to pray that someday
Someway they will intertwine again
To find there true love forever
I’m In Love – Northern Soul – Philly’s Len Barry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6mOCZRZJmk
I Think I’m Going Out Of My Head – Vikki Carr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1jWvGtVMaw&playnext=1&list=PLBA47F71CE124A07A&feature=results_video
Among The Young – Donna Loren as Vikki & Nooney Rickett IV- Beach Party & Pajama Party
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx8m0LZWRp8&list=PL516D54100251E742
New Love – Donna Loren – Beach Blanket Bingo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX4pjADY1Q8