P.O.L. (Person of Leisure) Adventures

P.O.L. (Person of Leisure) Adventures Not defined by your 9 to 5 job or work? Like to have fun? Discover new places? Find adventure? Even in your own backyard? You just may be a p.o.l.... yourself? P.O.L.

WHAT IS A "PERSON OF LEISURE"? Ten years ago, a friend of mine's sister told me about how the company she worked for basically paid her to work from home allowing her to do what she wanted when she wanted. She called herself a "person of leisure". Nice concept I thought. I also liked the sound of that moniker too. As the natural born entrepreneur in me already related to this idea of not being tied to a desk 9 to5 (I’m currently a small business owner and haven’t worked a 9 to 5 desk job since 1998), I quickly adopted this concept as my own and over time and turned and expanded that "person of leisure" moniker into a MINDSET. A mindset many whom I've met over the years eagerly wish to adopt themselves but often don't know how or where to start. Who DOESN'T want to be a "person of leisure" right? In simple terms, to me, a "person of leisure" or “p.o.l”, is someone who is not defined by their 9 to 5, someone who may not even have a 9 to 5 job, but consistently makes time to have fun, enjoy life and appreciate even the most simplest of pleasures. Most importantly, a p.o.l. can find adventure right in their own backyard. Sound interesting? Want to put the wheels in motion to becoming a p.o.l. Well you can - you need only to have a desire to have fun and experience new and interesting places, do new things and be willing to make the time to make it happen. ADVENTURES

So this is what p.o.l adventures is about - giving others inspiration to have a little fun, a little adventure - on a weekly and monthly basis. I'll be posting p.o.l. adventures I take - some will be planned weeks/months in advance - others will be impromptu events. Some of these adventures will be titled "Huellventures" - daytrips inspired by the California's own, Huell Howser, and his California's Gold, Road Trips with Huell Howser and Visiting with Huell Howser series. Huell never ceases to find amazing, interesting and historic things to see and do, right here in our own backyard. He has 25+ years of adventures to pull from so we'll never run out of unique places to visit! If you've read this far, can relate to what I'm saying (or at least find the idea of being a p.o.l intriguing) and you now have an uncontrollable urge to find a new, less stressful job or jump in your car and drive to the nearest historic roadside diner or plan a trip to the nearest national park, perhaps you have what it takes to become a p.o.l :)

I'm not sure where this is all going to go - who knows, perhaps this will inspire legions of fans and followers all around the country and world :) But in the meantime, I invite you to post your own p.o.l stories, experiences, tips, comments and of course photos of yourself (and fellow p.o.l friends) out and about, living up the p.o.l lifestyle. There's a big, wonderful world out there but adventure can literally be found just around the corner....

Robert DaGasta
the original p.o.l

Oh boy……
09/12/2026

Oh boy……

08/22/2026

YOU WILL NOT NEED A MUSEUM TICKET TO EAT HERE.

Skywalker Grill opens September 22 on the roof of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park, the same day the museum itself opens. The thing that makes it more than a museum cafe is right there in the announcement: it is open to the general public as well as museum visitors, and it stays open beyond museum hours with its own Resy line. Rockwell Group designed it. The opening menus are published, and the Skywalker Ranch Wagyu Burger is 37 dollars. 🍔

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Why It Matters

🍔 Skywalker Ranch Wagyu Burger, Lobster Corn Dogs, Dungeness Crab Cakes

🏛️ Rooftop of the Lucas Museum, operated by Rhubarb Hospitality

🎟️ No museum admission required to dine

🌙 Keeps its own hours and stays open beyond museum hours

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The Details

📍 One Lucas Plaza, Los Angeles

🗓️ Opens Tuesday, September 22

🕐 Its own hours, separate from the galleries. Check the Skywalker Grill or Resy listing

💰 Opening menus published, Wagyu Burger 37 dollars, reservations on Resy

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💡 Insider move: check the hours before you drive out, because the Grill keeps its own schedule separate from the galleries and stays open past them. The opening date itself is the thing to watch: September 22 is a Tuesday, the listed regular schedule shows Tuesday closed, and the museum has not published an opening day exception. Confirm dining availability on the Skywalker Grill page or Resy before you go.

Saved you a Google search. — LA Today



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Rooftop dinner before the galleries or after❓

07/31/2026

The Westwood Bruin Theater is reopening! Toronto-Based Exhibitor Takes Over Lease!!! Bravo Rui Pereira for leading this crusade! Article within the thread!

07/31/2026

🔗 Find out more at the link in the comments.

Canter's Deli turns 95 this year, and the iconic Jewish deli and coffee shop will sell its hot pastrami sandwich — with coleslaw, pickle and chocolate chip rugelach — for 95 cents.

Is there a catch? No. But dine-in only, limit one per customer.

✍️ Gab Chabrán
📸 Courtesy Canter's Deli

Remembering when me and Michael Hall went to Griffith Observatory on September 12, 2012 to watch the Space Shuttle Endea...
07/23/2026

Remembering when me and Michael Hall went to Griffith Observatory on September 12, 2012 to watch the Space Shuttle Endeavor Flyby then volunteered 3 weeks later on October 12 to be part of Mission 26 and walk the Shuttle through the streets of Los Angeles to its final destination, the California Science Center. Then 4 years later on May 21, 2016, we volunteered again to complete Mission 26 and was the the large External Fuel Tank to the California Science Center as well. Now 10 years later, Space Shuttle Endeavor is finally on display in full launch position ready for the general public! Looking forward to visiting!

The historic original Pea Soup Andersens in Buellton which was established in 1924 and closed 100 years later in 2024 ha...
07/16/2026

The historic original Pea Soup Andersens in Buellton which was established in 1924 and closed 100 years later in 2024 has finally been scheduled for demolition. End of an era. About to be erased from existence except for photos and memories. Here are pics of our times visiting there along with pics in 2024 after it closed. Always sad when places like this which were popular and successful in their heyday, fall by the way side.

Each time a vintage place like this from a bygone era goes away it's as if a piece of history vanishes. Fortuantely, we ...
07/16/2026

Each time a vintage place like this from a bygone era goes away it's as if a piece of history vanishes. Fortuantely, we visited a few times over the years during trips up north before it closed in 2024. They just don't make places like this anymore.

The former location of an iconic California roadside restaurant will be demolished.

Read more: https://ktla.com/news/california/iconic-pea-soup-andersens-building-set-for-demolition/

My Happy 250th concept realized through glorious AI:) Enjoy your celebration whatever you do! 🇺🇸
07/03/2026

My Happy 250th concept realized through glorious AI:) Enjoy your celebration whatever you do! 🇺🇸

Happy 100th Birthday Mel Brooks!
06/29/2026

Happy 100th Birthday Mel Brooks!

Happy Father’s Day! Whether you’re relaxing at home or hitting the road, enjoy the day:)
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Whether you’re relaxing at home or hitting the road, enjoy the day:)

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