As much as I love browsing Target, I still try to support local whenever possible. Knowing my dollar is going to help a small business always feels more rewarding. I was in shopping heaven when I arrived in South Carolina’s Downtown Greenville. Not only is […]
As our heatwave continues in LA, it got me thinking of the San Francisco Bay’s brisk weather. When I took a road trip up Highway 101 last summer, the various temps at each stop kept me on my toes. I walked the heated streets of […]
A mighty heatwave is outside my door here in Los Angeles. Despite yesterday, April 25th, often deemed as the “perfect date,” temperatures of 95 and 101 are a bit high for now. Perhaps Mother Nature knew we needed some excitement amidst the quarantine? After the […]
Happy…day? I don’t know about you, but these quarantine days are beginning to seem like one BIG day. It felt good to promote some favorite cities last week on Along Comes Mary’s Support Local series. I’m back on this Easter weekend with a new installment […]
Welcome back! Thanks to all who gave me great feedback and love on my first installment of Support Local. In these strange times of health safety closures, we’re all in this together. It breaks my heart to think of all the local businesses that are […]
During these times, I’ve had a lot of extra time on my hands to think. Think about new blog series, articles, ways to support during this “pause,” and so forth. As I’ve said before, I don’t want to give up on my website nor not […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to produce your very own one person show? Whether you’re a seasoned actor, writer or have zero experience in creating a live production, everyone has the creativity, stories and tools within them to make something magical. […]
Whether you’re a local or tourist, there’s one part of LA I recommend everyone spend some time: 3rd and Fairfax. There, you will find The Grove, CBS Studios, a Whole Foods perfect for people watching and The Original Farmers Market. Down the street from there, […]
Who knew Camarillo was such a dog-friendly haven? Since we live in Ventura County, I’m never far from the city. After our fun evening with Imaginarium Atlantis, I knew I wanted to learn more about Camarillo. Fast forward, and we just wrapped up a “dog-gone” […]
I visited Carmel-by-the-Sea for the first time over a decade ago. Way back then, I was impressed at the ease of gluten-free dining. Fast forward to today, and we’ve visited as a family almost a dozen times since. Each trek, I’ve been lucky to discover […]
What do I do when I realize preschool is off for a week? Hit the road, of course. I’d been wanting to get back to Solvang for a while. Throw in a week of gorgeous weather, and Mabel and I were able to head up […]
It’s no secret that I love classic TV. Although there are plenty of modern series I’ve enjoyed, nothing beats the oldies. So, when my connecting flight from Charlotte to Roanoke was canceled, I decided to make an alternate plan. I grabbed a rental car and […]
