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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Roger

The Richard Nixon Museum didn’t open until 10:00, but the gift shop opened at 9:30. I went in and asked if I could carry the chair around with me. The people I spoke with were very friendly and gave me … Continue reading →

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Richard Nixon’s Birthplace

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Roger

Nixon’s birthplace cottage is right next to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. I was on the first tour of the day. Nixon’s father, Francis, planted the pepper tree on the right side of this next photo. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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The Donut Hole

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Roger

I drove down to La Puente on Sunday to The Donut Hole. There were about 40 donut varieties on display behind the windows. The woman at the register refused to speak to me except to say that they didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Seven Days, Seven Donut Shops

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Roger

Donut shops are to southern California what hot dog places are to Chicagoland — you can’t go a mile without spotting one. I discovered this fact on the Internet while looking for things to do during my week in the … Continue reading →

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Flight to California

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Roger

I spent a week in the L.A. area for the CPC conference. On the way out, I spotted this canyon. I’m not sure where we were, but I’m guessing it’s somewhere near the Grand Canyon. Just before we landed in … Continue reading →

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