Glad you found your way back to the boomers. I scanned your blog about aging. That was interesting. I've lived in NY State my entire life. As a kid, I visited NY CITY a time or two. My mom was a farmer's wife but she loved that city. When I was nine years old, nine of our family members traveled by car and stayed in what once was the Bristol Hotel. I remember all of us pushing onto a subway, afraid one of the gang may get caught in the doors. It's funny the things that remain paramount within the memory.
Glad you're here! I've never been to California. Bet it's great!
Ciao for now,
b. rose