This morning, as I watched the leaves fall in my backyard, I was hit with a familiar feeling—the quiet passing of time. It’s funny how the changing of the seasons always brings that reminder, as if nature is nudging us to pause and take stock. Just this week, […]
In today’s episode of “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up,” a gang of thieves in California has been arrested for the great avocado heist of 2024. Yes, you heard that right—avocados. Apparently, the allure of creamy green goodness was just too much for these desperados to resist. Picture […]
Five years ago, when I first moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco, I was excited for the warm weather, palm trees, and southern California vibe. Then as the months came and went, I came to realize that that vibe was not vibing all that much with me. […]
I am a dog person. Always have been. They fill me with great joy and warmth. I just want to squeeze and roll my doggie over. Despite being a dog person I have had cats. Although, that was not wise at all considering my high level of allergies. […]
When I headed out to California in 2015, we had just experienced 30 days plus of snowfall. North of us, in Boston, had been even worse. As a result, we were ready for a change in weather. We were ready to not shovel. We were ready to not […]
In California, specifically the southern part, individuals are obsessed with traffic, cars in general, and referring to the highways with a definite article. Everyday we hear how “The 405” is backed up for 20 or more minutes. Numbers are a big deal here in that respect. They […]
Every now and again a city girl like myself needs to get away from the city streets. Especially when in Los Angeles. You do have to pick carefully, however, because you dont want to end up in a suburban enclave just like Los Angeles. ‘Cause what’s the point […]
Ever since my son was six months old, I have loved taking him on trips. For his first birthday, we went to Atlanta, Georgia. Not super thrilling but I had a business trip and he got to go to the Coca Cola factory there. Oh wait, that was more […]
I am an unabashed New York proponent. I love New York and always will. I always find it interesting and laughable when others who have never been try to put the city down. Especially Californians, so many that I have met, that have never really been to another […]
My son loves pizza. And that is an understatement. When we went to Rome, he was ecstatic because he could feasibly have pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That was the definition of extreme happiness. He grew up on New York pizza. Well, he is still growing up […]
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