We spied this humorous photo via Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Twitter feed this afternoon. He's seen here in his office sharing a moment with the ubiquitous Flat Stanley (we've hung out with him too, and advocated for his integrity as a symbol of literacy). more ›

After touristing in Hollywood, hanging at the beach and partying like a rock star at Mr T's Bowl, we hit Beverly Hills. Tourists go to Hollywood to see stars, but you won't see a movie star within miles of Mann's Chinese Theater. Stars work in Burbank, glam it up in Beverly Hills, and get in trouble on the Sunset Strip (Oops, is my Chateau Marmont film missing? I mean, ummm, I accidentally erased that disk). Let's just stick to the Christian awards for now...
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After Flat Stanley saw the tourist sights in Hollywood, and hit the beach, we got lucky because Mardi Gras fell on that Tuesday! Time for Flat Stanley to party! more ›

I have been having a great time in Los Angeles since last week. These are photos of my visit to Redondo Beach. I played in the sand, watched the sunset on the Pacific, and had a lot of fun in the arcade, The Fun Factory. Like my new shades? more ›

The Flat Stanley project was started in 1995 by Dale Hubert, a Canadian schoolteacher. The project is based on the title character in Flat Stanley, a 1964 children's book. In the book, Stanley Lambchop is squished flat, which gives him unique abilities, like being able to slide under doors and travel in envelopes. The project is intended to increase literacy and educate children about geography. more ›