Living in Southern California, while pricey, has many perks which is why we stay and put up with the ridiculous mortgage, the traffic, the cost of gas etc. The weather is a given. Being a native, I would curse the Rose Parade as our pure sunshine on New Year’s Day would radiate through millions of… Continue reading Staycation
Category: Travel
The Old Place
Shawn and I had a chance to sneak out for a few hours, sans kids, to have dinner with friends as this super cool restaurant called The Old Place, which is exactly that- an old place, nestled within the canyon halfway between Malibu and Agoura. Not only is The Old Place old, but it is… Continue reading The Old Place
My Mountain Part 2
The other day, four girlfriends and I took to the trail up to the top of my mountain. I have reached the summit on two other occasions. The last time was 5 years ago. The trail is more than a leisurely hike. It is rated “moderate” however it takes time and patience to scale up… Continue reading My Mountain Part 2
Road Warriors
You live among them. Some live in your neighborhood. Some might be friends. Some you come across at the market when they are in town and some you do business with. In normal life, we act just like you. We raise our kids in the suburbs. We try our best to be present at softball… Continue reading Road Warriors
A Room with a View
The view you see when traveling north from LA to the Northwest never loses its magic for me. The Ring of Fire which holds the Cascade mountains in its arms possesses some of the most majestic peaks in the World. While I wish I could come up with a word more unique, majestic is the… Continue reading A Room with a View
Abundance 