Instead of being a good productive member of society, I took today off. It’s been a few interesting weeks, and I wanted some alone-time with my wife. (Plus, we had to celebrate that she’s a Gemologist now!)

And there are few nicer ways to spend a sunny spring afternoon than being outside, having butterflies all around. One of the benefits of living in L.A. is that you can pretty much fulfill every wish you have without ever leaving town. In this case, that means a trip to the Pavillion of Wings at the Natural History Museum.
It was a fantastic experience – see my photo gallery if you like butterflies. But even if you don’t like butterflies, the NHM is a must-see if you live in Los Angeles. The exhibitions are well done, and it’s one of the few museums that don’t talk down to their visitors. Expect more reports from there – we were so impressed that we became members.