October 24, 2024 No one parties like a catamaran party crew When I think back on all the wonderful vacations we’ve had in far-off tropical places, there’s one particular common thread that spans decades. There’s…
October 21, 2024 A magical new holiday light show for 2024 Long-time readers know I’m a sucker for a great light show. We’ve been obsessed with Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights for years. I’m a…
October 14, 2024 These international desserts rock my world Offer me common, everyday, typical American desserts or sweets and, more often than not, I’ll likely say “no, thank you.” Donuts, cake, pie and…
October 7, 2024 How to have a great time in Los Angeles, CA I’ve written guides for first-time visitors about our favorite things to do in both Columbus and NYC – two of my favorite cities. Now,…
September 26, 2024 We loved the Feline Good Social Club in Long Beach We travel to Los Angeles at least once a year to see my family, so we’ve done many of the typical LA touristy things…
September 23, 2024 Big Sur has my heart forever There’s no place in the world more romantic than Big Sur along the northern California coast. Big Sur is known for its rocky cliffs,…
September 19, 2024 American Nightmare on Netflix is a must-watch I’m not usually a huge fan of true-crime shows; as a writer, I typically prefer artfully crafted stories. Yet I can’t remember getting more…
September 16, 2024 I function best with my emotional support sunglasses If you know me in real life, you know that I am rarely without my old, familiar sunglasses atop my head. But if you…
September 12, 2024 Have you ever wanted to cuddle a capybara? Capybaras have always seemed like the most chill and friendly of animals to me. I am constantly seeing videos and pictures of capybaras in…
September 9, 2024 Unusual international candy flavors I’ve come to love Candy flavors in the U.S. are pretty consistent across brands. Most American sweets have common fruit flavors like lemon, orange, strawberry, cherry, grape or…
