Like many of us do, back in January I was thinking about the new year. We never know what the year will bring, but all of the days that go by inevitably add up to the ups and downs, the adventures and trials, and just the ordinary and extraordinary happenings of life. I wrote a … Continue reading More Good Things
An Attempt at Poetry
While taking my dog out for a jog just the other day, life felt good, the weather felt great, and I felt inspired to write a poem. The morning was quite lovely with a soft breeze, although heavy clouds started rolling in as the day continued. It was raining by the early afternoon, but the … Continue reading An Attempt at Poetry
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Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Soul
It seems like one of the major buzzwords of the Covid pandemic was "self-care." In today's blog post, we're going to talk about the importance of self-care, and find ways to create more balance between the mind, body, and soul. More often than not, life is hectic when you're an adult. Different responsibilities present themselves … Continue reading Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Soul
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Weekend Wander: Harmony, CA
If you've ever wanted to visit a small town that happens to be big on artistic talent, then the hidden gem of Harmony, California is the place for you to see. Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on Highway 1 along central California's coast, the one-block town of Harmony is more like a … Continue reading Weekend Wander: Harmony, CA
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Weekend Wander: Little Italy Farmer’s Market, San Diego
When you think of San Diego, located in sunny southern California, you likely have a vision of palm trees, sunshine, surfers, and a major metropolitan city. Farmers and fresh produce are probably not things that come to mind. Well, the Little Italy Farmer's Market combines them all...with maybe the exception of the surfers. Every Saturday, … Continue reading Weekend Wander: Little Italy Farmer’s Market, San Diego
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Weekend Wander: The Ghost Town of Bodie, CA
If you're interested in ghost towns or California Gold Rush history, you might want to check out a place called Bodie for your next road trip. Located east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and a long, winding, 100-mile drive past beautiful Yosemite National Park (or 200 miles from Sacramento), the ghost town of Bodie … Continue reading Weekend Wander: The Ghost Town of Bodie, CA
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Weekend Wander: Monterey Bay Aquarium
The city of Monterey, California is full of fun things to do, delicious foods to eat, and beautiful things to see. One of the best things is the Monterey Bay Aquarium! The Monterey Bay Aquarium opened in October 1984 and quickly became world-renown. The space in which it resides was once the Hovden Cannery, which … Continue reading Weekend Wander: Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Weekend Wander: Mission San Juan Capistrano
Let's explore one of the most well-known Spanish missions in California: Mission San Juan Capistrano. Mission San Juan Capistrano is known as the "Jewel of the California Missions." Founded in 1776 in present day Orange County, this mission was the seventh of 21 missions built up and down the state of California. Like the other … Continue reading Weekend Wander: Mission San Juan Capistrano
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Weekend Wander: Forestiere Underground Gardens
Looking for a unique spot to check out this summer? The Forestiere Underground Gardens may be just the place for you. Located in Fresno, California, the gardens were created and designed starting in the early 1900's by a man named Baldassare Forestiere. Forestiere was an eager and hard-working immigrant from Sicily who had purchased 80 … Continue reading Weekend Wander: Forestiere Underground Gardens
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Weekend Wander: Solvang, California
The little village of Solvang is a true delight. Nicknamed "Little Denmark, USA" and "The Danish Capital of America," Solvang was founded by three Danish immigrants in 1911 and is located in sunny Santa Ynez Valley in sunny Santa Barbara County. In fact, the Danish word solvang translates to "sunny field," which my mom and … Continue reading Weekend Wander: Solvang, California
Moxie and Mishaps 