[Since this piece was written, Burgee Dave’s suffered a devastating fire. The good news is — they are rebuilding and the historic portion of…
View More Discover Burgee Dave’s in Camptonville, CaliforniaAuthor: Patricia
Making the Case for Bold Colors in a Minimalist Wardrobe
I keep seeing people argue against minimalism because they don’t want a capsule wardrobe full of “boring” neutral colors. My question is, where does it…
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The practice of acupuncture is continuing to gain momentum and fans in the United States though it has long been thought beneficial in other parts of…
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In April, I celebrated my seventh anniversary of leaving my stable, corporate job. It was a job I held for nearly 17 years. It…
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When you first decide to quit your job, you will receive a lot of advice on how to quit. Some of it will be brilliant,…
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Have you found yourself in a wine rut lately? I admit that I tend to land on something I enjoy and stick with it. For…
View More Breaking Out of a Wine RutHave You Tried Mercado’s Happy Hour Yet?
I’m a big fan of “Happy Hour,” and I am always on the hunt for great ones in Los Angeles (despite my dueling desire to…
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Even in Los Angeles, you can feel the change of season in the air. And while fall is only barely knocking on our doors,…
View More Adding Ruidoso, New Mexico to Our 2018 Travel PlansA Journey Through California’s Tecopa Hot Springs
The air was warm and dry, even on a late afternoon in February, when Andy and I first traveled to California’s Tecopa Hot Springs. The…
View More A Journey Through California’s Tecopa Hot SpringsStep Aboard The Queen Mary Hotel
The Queen Mary Hotel has the distinction of combining an incredible history with amazing architectural details. Both elements appeal to Andy and me, so when…
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