I’ve been a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s films for as long as I can remember. One of the things I love about his films is that I can imagine them in a live setting. Scenes like Norman Bates’ explanation of “some place” to an uncomfortable […]
While Seattle may take most of the credit for being home to coffee and grunge, don’t be fooled. Just 60 miles out of the Emerald City lays Olympia, a diverse city with a bit of an edge and plenty of alternative vibes. I was thrilled […]
I’ll never forget my final night in Maui. We were on our honeymoon and Mike treated us to a sunset dinner cruise. While I had always been nervous at the thought of being at sea, I adored the cruise. Any chance I get, I love […]
When one is on Camano Island in Washington, one must pay a visit to Camano Island Coffee Roasters. I’ve been a coffee lover since I was 12 years old. Although I cringe a little that I began getting caffeinated at that young of an age, […]
For the past 7 decades, the Ojai Music Festival has been a staple for celebrating classical music. Each year, a music director is given the freedom and resources to imagine four days of musical brainstorming. Some have approached their task with caution, fearing that Ojai […]
