My daughter has lived in San Francisco for over a decade. There are many great attractions in the city center. If you’re a first-time visitor, you may want to drive the winding road down Lombard Street, or take the Cable …

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I recently returned from a trip to Boston. My son and his family moved across the country for a new business opportunity. Long ago, Horace Greeley, a New York newspaper editor, uttered a now famous piece of advice: “Go West, …

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Read More »

There are lots of fun trails to hike in San Diego. But very few include slot canyons. During a recent family reunion, we convinced our crew to go on a nature walk at Annie’s Canyon Trail. We like to take …

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As I mentioned in an earlier blog, Balboa Park is a National Historic Landmark located in the heart of San Diego. It houses museums, gardens, theaters, and trails. The Park hosts many community events throughout the year. One of the …

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Never underestimate the power of a timeless melody. Music can fill your heart and touch your soul. Sometimes a song functions as a time machine, triggering sweet memories from the past. My husband and I both play the piano, and …

Wonderful Tonight Read More »

In the fall, my thoughts inevitably turn to pumpkin patches, pumpkin spice, and the quaint historic gold mining town of Julian. Julian is located in the Cuyamaca mountains about an hour east of San Diego. The town was founded in conjunction …

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My husband and I recently accompanied our daughter and her family on an excursion to Legoland. It was déjà vu of sorts. Legoland California opened in Carlsbad, thirty-five miles north of downtown San Diego, when our youngest child was in …

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Growing up by the beach, I’ve always had a natural affinity for aquatic animals. I lived in Manhattan Beach during most of my childhood and the Huntington Beach area during high school. After college, my husband and I settled in …

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The Fourth of July is only days away and I can’t wait. I always look forward to Independence Day – friends, family, food, and fireworks. A winning combination. Whether you attend a block party or just chill at home, the …

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I love fresh flowers almost as much as dark chocolate. When we graduated from college and began our life as a young working couple, my husband developed the habit of purchasing a bouquet of flowers from the kiosk on the …

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