Inglewood, California

Taking a little time off from our nice little community in the desert we stopped first in the Los Angeles area to visit relatives.  When a cousin came down with a contagious disease (cold) we decided to take that time and find the house we presume Earl's folks lived in at time of his birth.  We are sure this was the home where his older sister first arrived but not definite on Earl's timing since it was a few years later.  In any event, found the address on the marriage certificate and found it still here after all these 70+ years about a half block from LAX.  Makes sense since Earl's dad worked for aerospace industry.  He probably walked to work in those days.  It was fun roaming around and seeing the sights and then we could be so thankful we don't live there!  Always something to be thankful for to be sure.  Had a wonderful visit with Earl's Aunt Tootie and cousin Patrick.  Weather was a little warm but still bearable and the ride was okay too.  

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