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Friday, August 7, 2009

Half Day at Huntington Library


We took this opportunity to have fun with little sister Desiree and her family, plus Mom of course.

B.A. and I visited a 'Downstream: Colorado River Photographs of Karen Halverson' exhibition. Karen is an accomplished landscape photographer who has spent more than 20 years exploring the American West. Along the Colorado River, we spotted a series of historic images we have been, e.g., Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, etc.

In addition, the exhibition of 'Samuel Johnson: Literary Giant of the 18th Century' is amazing. Legendary as a writer, moralist, and conversationalist during his lifetime, Samuel (1709-84) achieved fame with the publication of his Dictionary of the English Language in 1755. A l0t of valuable manuscript are in display.

The quick lunch was spent at the fairly new Chinese Garden. I have to say the food there is a big disappointment. Don't try it unless you really have to.

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