Mike Johnson remembers the moment his life changed and the unlikely place it happened. He was at J.C. Penney in Montclair when he recognized a fellow shopper as Sam Maloof. The famed woodworker, who spent most of his life in the Inland Empire, had made a rocking chair for President Jimmy Carter. Johnson nudged his … Read more
Covina Bowl used to be an occasional haunt of your columnist/bowler. I had last visited the midcentury modern gem for a 60th anniversary party in 2016, where a cake was baked to resemble the building’s distinctive silhouette, and again in 2017, days before its 50 thunderous lanes went silent. I was back earlier this month. … Read more
2023 is ending with a lot of turmoil, isn’t it? Following the news can be discouraging. To be honest, for me sometimes reading the headline of a front-page story is all I can take. A general sense of war or unease is enough on some days before moving on to something more pleasant. But there’s … Read more
