DETAILS, DETAILS...

photo by Eduardo Sciammarella

Sooo, where is NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory really located?  Pasadena, you say?  La Cañada, you think?  Well, "technically, La Cañada won JPL from Pasadena in 1976 when it incorporated as a city, but Pasadena has succeeded in annexing the campus in the court of public opinion."   (Think The Big Bang Theory, and The Martian, as two recent JPL 'Pasadena' groupies.)   True the mailing address shows Pasadena, but physically it is in La Cañada.   At least both cities know a good thing when they see it!   story           

Principle in the type:  "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works . . . "    Bible  

COMING UP ROSES

photo by John Lambert Pearson

"Erika Karen Winter's 'wildest dreams' came true," as she was "crowned the 98th Rose Queen" for the 2016 Pasadena Rose Parade.    “ 'I went into complete shock, my knees buckled a little,' said Winter of hearing her name . . . "    During judging, "Winter stood out as a leader " due to her volunteering, peer counselor work, and activity at school in cheer, dance, student government, and more.          news              

Principle in the type:  "Adventure is important in life.  Making memories matters.  It doesn't have to be a secret seaplane and a historic sports moment, but to have a great life you need great memories.  Grab any intriguing offer.  Say yes to a challenge and to the unknown.  Be creative in adding drama and scope to your life."                                     Rob Lowe,  Love Life             

LEGO MANIAC IN A GOOD WAY

photo by Jurgen Lousberg

Lego lovers came in droves to last weekend's Brick Fest Live, in Pasadena, California.  "Thousands . . . were invited to check out the latest LEGO-related offerings from a host of vendors, get up close with serious builders and their creations and take part in assembling their own plastic block masterpieces."  news      Go ahead and build something.

Principles in the type:  "Don't be afraid to leave for the open sea.  Don't be afraid to confront the waves of your future, the storms of professional challenges."    Claudio R.M. Costa

ROOTING FOR YOU

photo by Son of Groucho

"Weak roots, years of drought and a battery of rain caused a pine tree to collapse onto a group of day campers near the Rose Bowl . . . " in Pasadena, California.   "The roots left in the ground after the tree fell were girdled and relatively small . . . " reported a specialist.   No one was killed, thankfully.   news               Roots go deep with hard work, growth, and conviction.

Principle in the type:  "Sometimes we may ask God for success, and He gives us physical and mental stamina. We might plead for prosperity, and we receive enlarged perspective and increased patience, or we petition for growth and are blessed with the gift of grace. He may bestow upon us conviction and confidence as we strive to achieve worthy goals. And when we plead for relief from physical, mental, and spiritual difficulties, He may increase our resolve and resilience. "        David A. Bednar