What do I do when I realize preschool is off for a week? Hit the road, of course. I’d been wanting to get back to Solvang for a while. Throw in a week of gorgeous weather, and Mabel and I were able to head up […]
Have you ever been to SkyPark at Santa’s Village? Although the recreation park and campground are open year-round, it’s magical for the holidays. SkyPark at Santa’s Village just opened on November 16th for their winter festivities; complete with the first snowfall of the season. I […]
It’s no secret that I love classic TV. Although there are plenty of modern series I’ve enjoyed, nothing beats the oldies. So, when my connecting flight from Charlotte to Roanoke was canceled, I decided to make an alternate plan. I grabbed a rental car and […]
I’ve been on some fantastic trips these past two months. In between Virginia and New York City (more on that soon), I had a beautiful visit to the Delaware Beaches. It was my first time in the state and I think staying in Rehoboth Beach […]
On my MATPRA adventure, I was so excited to see Virginia for the first time. I flew into Charlotte and hopped in my rental car to head towards Roanoke. My route enabled me to see some of the stunning Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s been […]
I’ve been in this online writing “world” for over a decade. Despite that, it had been a while since I’d attended a conference. I was selected to attend MATPRA, the Mid-Atlantic Travel Public Relations Alliance’s annual conference for travel media professionals. Gathering this year in […]
It’s already the middle of August. The temperatures continue to rise here in SoCal but that isn’t stopping the parade of pumpkin spice and harvest decor coming in. This has been an exceptionally good summer of activities and enjoying precious days with my Mabel. We’ve […]
Who knew there was a scavenger hunt in the Getty Center? Thanks to Urban Adventure Quest, we got to experience one of our favorite museums in a new way. We just had fun celebrating Mike’s birthday. I wanted Mabel and I to give him a […]
I’ve found a common theme over the years with winemakers. Many discovered winemaking as an outlet from a job that is much more strenuous. Yet given that winemaking is a science, it’s usually a match made in heaven (or a vineyard) for detail-oriented, hard-working people. […]
Since I grew up in Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley is always close to my heart. I spend a lot of time in the area and nearby Inland Empire. A lesser-known gem is Pomona Valley where Claremont lies. I’ve been going to Claremont since I […]
I’ve been fortunate to have a special “place” that Mike and I have visited since we met. I was going on two years of writing on this website when I was invited on my first press trip. Mike and I had been together for merely […]
Memphis is a city I want to see more of. I’ve been twice now and although the visits have been brief, they leave me wanting more. On our last trip, I was fortunate to see some new sights and an old favorite. Memphis Museum of Science History […]
