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
Tag: abundance 2017
Beauty Abounds
Beauty abounds. It surrounds us each day. It can take us by surprise, warm our hearts, step in and leave within seconds or it can bring joy on a daily basis. Beauty can be tasted at times or it can be felt. It can bring us to our knees metaphorically or physically. It is here… Continue reading Beauty Abounds
Time on My Side
Two weeks into this work-free bliss and I am smitten with the luxury of time! With time on my side, I have been able to make good use of it by investing it on friends, my kids and my husband. I have gotten some quality me-time which has re-fueled me as well. I have hiked,… Continue reading Time on My Side
Breaking Work Ties (and it feels so good!)
I quit my job this week which is one of the best decisions I have made in a long time- long overdue as well since I pretty much knew three months into this job that it was not a fit. After over 30 years into this game of work and careers, I have clarity as… Continue reading Breaking Work Ties (and it feels so good!)
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
Hygge Me
So I was perusing Pinterest, looking for a crock pot lemon chicken recipe that I swore I pinned but apparently didn’t and I come across an image on my feed which drew me in. It was this beautiful, warm bedroom, decorated in muted neutral tones of gray and beige. The bedcover looked soft. The lighting… Continue reading Hygge Me
I Hid the Cookies
I hid the Girl Scout cookies. The only problem is that I know where I hid them. Damn diets! Hate them! BUT… when you go to the doctor for a routine physical and you realize that #1- you gained 10 pounds since your visit last year and #2- you now KNOW why you were avoiding… Continue reading I Hid the Cookies
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
My Mountain Part 1
I live on the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, a range which parallels a portion of the Los Angeles Pacific coastline. It is a beautiful range which, from its peaks, offers spectacular 360 degree views, incorporating the ocean, islands,and valleys rich with farmland and suburban as well as city views. Pretty incredible when you… Continue reading My Mountain Part 1
Friendship Foursomes
There are so many types of friendships. Some are reliant on the past while some are built on the future. Some friendships challenge us to be better people and some drag us through the mud, making us wonder time and time again why we hang around. Some friendships are transitory and others last a lifetime… Continue reading Friendship Foursomes
Abundance 