December 16, 2024 A look back at my favorite movies of 2024 I love movies – along with reading, they are one of my favorite ways to relax, unwind and immerse myself in another world. We…
November 29, 2024 25 things we LOVE about Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights! Every year around this time, our holiday vibes kick into high gear when we get our first look at our favorite drive-through holiday light…
November 27, 2024 What to read, eat and watch this week Have you caught Wicked movie fever yet? I first saw Wicked on Broadway in 2011, and we were lucky enough to see the musical…
November 25, 2024 What the world needs now is Brian Jordan Alvarez During dark times, sometimes a hero rises up. In 2024, that hero is a talented young actor/comedian, writer/director and dancer/content creator named Brian Jordan…
November 4, 2024 The French-Asian bakery boom is here Have you been to a French-Asian bakery yet? I remember when Asian bakeries were hard to find, even in a metropolis like Manhattan. Now,…
October 28, 2024 Here are two movies to watch if you like MAJOR twists! I recently finished a month-long rewatch of an old, favorite TV show with multiple seasons (Six Feet Under), so this weekend we shifted back…
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…
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 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…
