Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, June 10, 2017

Mountain View News Saturday, June 10, 2017 

Walking Sierra Madre…The Social Side

by Deanne Davis 


“Summer means happy times and good sunshine. Itmeans going to the beach, going to Disneyland, havingfun.” Brian Wilson 

“Disneyland is a work of love. We didn’t go intoDisneyland just with the idea of making money.” Walt 
Disney

Summer is, indeed, here, and our Texas girls,
daughter, Crissy, and granddaughters Jessie and Emily,
9 and 7 respectively, have finally arrived. We have beenplanning their trip to California for what feels likeyears and it’s utterly delightful to have them here inour clutches where we can take them all the places welike to go, surround them with cousins they’ve nevermet, and have them smile one million times while 
somebody else takes their picture....well, actually, thatsomeone is usually me... and here is one of the picturesI’ve taken. 

They arrived last Thursday and will be here till nextSaturday, which is way too short a visit, but VacationBible School at Wylie First Baptist starts on Mondaythe 12th. They’re registered, the shirts are boughtand they’ll be there! We headed to P F Chang’s inVictoria Gardens off the 15 as soon as they landedat Ontario for the traditional lunch...our family’stradition... whenever anybody gets off a plane, we headimmediately for P F Chang’s for steamed dumplings,
kung pao shrimp, crispy honey shrimp, a glass of wine,
pictures with the big horse in front, and to scheduleplans. Friday we went to see “Captain Underpants”
which was an absolute hoot. We all loved it, laughedourselves silly then went to dinner with Aunt Leah andUncle Chuck for another fabulous time. 

Saturday was pool party at Aunt Patti’s and UncleDave’s and cousins, uncles, aunts, great-uncles andall sorts of folks from two year old Brady to 91 yearold Uncle Jay had a great time swimming, eatinghamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, fruit and potato salad.
Sunday after church was a repeat of Saturday andMonday they’re all off to KidSpace and John and I areregrouping. Regrouping means a nap.

Some weeks ago, Emily, who is 7 and just successfullyexited First Grade with an award for reading, called usto tell us what she had in mind for her visit. I quote,
“Grandma! I want to go to Disneyland and the beachand LegoLand and everywhere!” We’re planning a tripto the beach on Wednesday and tomorrow is the longawaited, greatly anticipated trip to Disneyland. Johnand I used to take the kids, when they were little to 

Disneyland and we had coupons – A through E - forthe rides. “A” tickets being for boring stuff and all thegood/scary rides were “E’s”. I also don’t remember it 
costing a lot. Of course, I could be confused, but I cansee us all now riding the Mad Hatter’s Teacups, SpaceMountain, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Pirates of 
the Caribbean and, of course, Small World, without 
having to take out a second on the house.

Talking over coffee with Aunt Patti, who is takingCrissy and the girls to Disneyland tomorrow, with bigcousins, Nicole, Blake and Luke who all have annual 
passes, she casually dropped the information that itwill be “just $318.00 to get in but then there will befood and drinks, too.” You know that feeling when theworld sort of goes dark and you think you might faint?
I felt that. $318.00? Seriously? Yep! But they will havean unforgettable time and John and I will, too, as wewon’t be going!

Walt said he didn’t go into Disneyland with the ideaof making money, but I think something’s changedthere at the Happiest Place On Earth. So we dug downdeep in our pockets, looked under the couch cushions,
told each other we’re pathetically out of date and aresending the girls off tomorrow loaded with enoughdough to get in, ride everything, eat their way throughthe entire Magic Kingdom and buy a few dozensouvenirs. Hey! You don’t get to Disneyland every day,
especially if you live in Texas!

Crayons and coloring books, puzzles, damp bathingsuits and very small pieces of clothing are all over theplace, but we couldn’t be happier. Those of you outthere who are looking forward to a visit from smallpeople, just remember to enjoy every moment anddon’t worry about anything else. “It’s a Small Worldafter all!” 

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis 
Blog: www.authordeanne.com 
“A Tablespoon of Love, A Tablespoon of Laughter” isnow available at 
Sunrise Books + Coffee at Pasadena First Church of 
the Nazarene – 
just down the road on Sierra Madre Blvd.
Kindle readers, give yourself the gift of:
A Treasure Map, A Drunken Owl, and 47 Rattler’s ina Bag

It’s on Amazon.com on my book page!

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LOCAL AUTHOR DEBUTS NEW BOOK AT SIERRA 
MADRE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Linda LaRoche launches her first novel, Dust Unto 
Shadow, at the Sierra Madre Public Library onSaturday, June 10, at 2:00 pm. LaRoche will read aselection from her book, answer questions, and willhave copies of her book available.

A powerful story about a family, bonded by honorand separated by circumstances and culture, DustUnto Shadow paints an unforgettable portrait ofrelationships during a dark period in history andcelebrates the bond of love that connects mothers 
and daughters. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
Media Contact: Meegan Tosh, Associate Librarian 
Agency Name: City of Sierra Madre 
Email: city@cityofsierramadre.com 
Telephone Number: 626.355-7186 
Website: www.cityofsierramadre.com 
Sierra Madre, CA. – June 5, 2017 LOCAL AUTHOR DEBUTS NEW BOOK AT SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY 
Linda LaRoche launches her first novel, Dust Unto Shadow, at the Sierra Madre Public Library Saturday, June 10, at 2:00 pm. LaRoche will read a selection from her book, answer questions, have copies of her book available. 
A powerful story about a family, bonded by honor and separated by circumstances and culture, Unto Shadow paints an unforgettable portrait of relationships during a dark period in history celebrates the bond of love that connects mothers and daughters. 
Linda LaRoche, author of Dust Unto Shadow 
Read, Discover, Connect @ Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra 91024, Telephone (626) 355-7186, Text (626) 662-1254, www.cityofsierramadre.com/services/### 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
Media Contact: Meegan Tosh, Associate Librarian 
Agency Name: City of Sierra Madre 
Email: city@cityofsierramadre.com 
Telephone Number: 626.355-7186 
Website: www.cityofsierramadre.com 
Sierra Madre, CA. – June 5, 2017 LOCAL AUTHOR DEBUTS NEW BOOK AT SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY 
Linda LaRoche launches her first novel, Dust Unto Shadow, at the Sierra Madre Public Library Saturday, June 10, at 2:00 pm. LaRoche will read a selection from her book, answer questions, have copies of her book available. 
A powerful story about a family, bonded by honor and separated by circumstances and culture, Unto Shadow paints an unforgettable portrait of relationships during a dark period in history celebrates the bond of love that connects mothers and daughters. 
Linda LaRoche, author of Dust Unto Shadow 
Read, Discover, Connect @ Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra 91024, Telephone (626) 355-7186, Text (626) 662-1254, www.cityofsierramadre.com/services/### 
TEEN SUPER SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

Applications are available at the Library for: Summer ReadingReading Buddies ProgramVolunteer, Reading Buddies, & Teen History Docents. New this year, for students going into high school

only. This program will ask kids to sit and read withSummer Reading Volunteerchildren ages pre-k through 3rd grade. 
Grades 7 and up (6th graders going into 7th grade areperfect). Help sign people up for the summer readingTeen History Docentsprogram and assist with general maintenance of theFor grades 7 and up, learn about local history, andlibrary and other projects throughout the summer. learn to feel at ease speaking in front of people 

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