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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- November 18, 2024
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 …
- October 21, 2024
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 …
- September 23, 2024
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 …
- July 29, 2024
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 …
- July 1, 2024
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 …
- June 3, 2024
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 …
- May 6, 2024
San Diego offers a broad array of adventures: beach excursions, nature hikes, historic buildings, assorted museums, entertainment parks, etc. The temperate climate draws year-round visitors to “America’s Finest City,” the nickname San Diego boldly claims. However, even though I enjoy …
- April 8, 2024
Located only minutes from downtown, Balboa Park has been viewed as the crown jewel and cultural heart of San Diego. It contains more than one thousand acres and over a dozen museums. The park also houses an assortment of gardens, …
- March 18, 2024
The Sleuthing by the Seaside series is set in a suburb of San Diego and incorporate local landmarks, like the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve depicted on the Home Page. My talented daughter-in-law, Lexi Skousen, painted the beautiful watercolor posted at the …
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