Celebrating Nichelle Nichols’ 85th Birthday!

Before I met my husband, I admit, I was not much of a sci-fi fan at all. Or, pop culture person, you might say. I’d certainly gotten hilarious looks from other guys I dated when I might mention, very casually, that I’ve never seen Star […]

Read more

My Word of the Year

Another year ending can usually mean one thing: Mary is at her computer procrastinating at keeping up with her annual tradition: Choosing a word of the year. (But, unlike some past years, I don’t have a glass of wine in hand.) Since my first year […]

Read more

6 Must See’s on the 17 Mile Drive

Well, I finally did it. After several amazing trips to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, we at last drove the world-famous 17 Mile Drive on our holiday trip with the dogs. Beautiful and tranquil, there are indeed several spots in the area with just as gorgeous views and […]

Read more

My Top 5 Concerts of 2017

Something that I will always remember about 2017 (aside from getting married–that was sort of a big deal) are the phenomenal concerts I was fortunate enough to attend. Literally some of the most fantastic concerts I have seen yet happened this year. Just for fun, […]

Read more

The Federal Bar & Georgos Wines Prepare to Ring in 2018!

One of Los Angeles’ many budding neighborhoods boasting with artistic flare and nightlife action is none other than North Hollywood’s NoHo Arts District. Cruise down Lankershim or Magnolia and at your finger tips are an array of restaurants, bars and fun “hole in the wall” […]

Read more

Gluten-free Italian Done Right at North Italia!

With the holiday season officially upon us, that means we are busier than ever. Whether you are juggling work or school with parties, shopping, cooking, writing Christmas cards, making lists and checking them twice (see what I did there?), it’s always important to take time […]

Read more