I have finally passed that milestone, one that I have been anxious about for the past two years. I don’t understand why I felt that way – being 30 doesn’t feel that different from being 29 a few days ago. If anything it’s lifted a weight from my shoulders, and now I’m ready to move [...]
I am T minus one day away from starting a new chapter in my life. Starting tomorrow, my age will no longer start with the number 2. It will be replaced by its older, sassier sister 3. For the past two years I have been freaking out by the prospect of turning 30. I was concerned [...]
During a hazy Sunday, as ash fell from the skies above LA, Rene and I took Chuy for his weekly walk. Every weekend we choose a different walk from our Walking L.A. book, and this week we chose Hancock Park. Hancock Park is an upscale neighborhood located near the tony Wilshire Country Club, and near [...]
Sunday night was a catastrophe. At the outset everything looked good – I had gotten all the laundry done and put away and even cleaned the house – and was looking forward to relaxing and watching back episodes of Law & Order: Criminal Intent until I called it a night. There’s nothing better than getting [...]
(Rant On) Lately I’ve been wondering what time of the year it is. My calendar, my phone, my computer, the internet – they all say it’s mid-November. Yet the weather here in Southern California tells me it’s August. Which one should I believe? All throughout last week we have been having a heat wave. In [...]
This week my company launched what may be an enormous time sucker: a networking site for employees within the company. A Facebook for Work. Sound like a bad idea? That’s what I think. Several days ago I got an email about the launch of an online tool called “People Connection.” Currently it’s in the testing [...]
A week ago I ducked into Target and bought a few essentials: paper towels, shampoo, lip balm and gum. It was a get in/get out kind of day, which is the opposite of my regular Target visits. I usually have a list of things I have to buy, and after I find everything I wander [...]
My husband Rene has always had vivid dreams. Back when we were in high school (we have been together that long – over 10 years) he always had these wave dreams, especially during the summer. There was always a variation in his reaction to the wave – sometimes he would run from it and other [...]
Los Feliz is a charming neighborhood northeast of downtown LA, home to some of the most exclusive addresses in Southern California. This neighborhood is known for its architecture, particularly Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis-Brown House and Hollyhock House. Inspired by my current book club selection, Loving Frank by Nancy Horan, I chose Los Feliz as the [...]
Last Wednesday I won tickets to watch a hockey game at Staples Center. I don’t normally watch hockey but I love visiting Staples Center, especially the luxury box. The thing about Staples Center is that it’s not only a place to watch games – it’s also a great place to watch people. This is where [...]
