The holiday season is officially here and I couldn’t be happier. I love everything about Christmastime. The lights, trees, characters, festivities, and especially seeing the magic through the eyes of my Mabel. When we were invited to check out the opening night of Lightscape at […]
Since 2019, the Dr. Seuss Experience has been touring throughout the USA and Canada bringing the author’s beloved characters to life through a unique pop-up experience. Their current stop for the holidays? Santa Monica. Although I’ve always been a casual Dr. Seuss fan, Mabel adores […]
Growing up I idolized Cher. Although she’s rather a peculiar choice for a child, I didn’t care. I adored her and all of her work. From her films to music and fashion my world was all about her. My biggest dream in life was to […]
How far will one go to get what they want? That’s the question raised in Deathtrap. A delightful horror comedy play written by Ira Levin. Deathtrap is currently playing at International City Theatre in Long Beach just in time for Halloween. I was thrilled to […]
Calling all pups! If there’s kids in your home, you undoubtedly know Paw Patrol. Mabel has had her favorites from the get-go but only recently discovered Chase, Marshall, Liberty, and all of the rest from Adventure Bay. She now screams when she sees anything Paw […]
I vividly remember reading Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye when I was a teenager. I’d bought a hardcover copy at one of my favorite thrift stores in Solvang. I think it cost me a quarter. I’d discovered the works of strong Black women like Alice […]
It’s crazy what a difference a year makes. When Mabel turned one we visited Kidspace Museum on a random weekday. It was a fun outing to Pasadena but I knew a year or so would make a huge impact on her level of enjoyment. We […]
Like millions of kids, I grew up playing with Barbies. I felt like the coolest kid on the block when I got her RV. A few years after that, I got the mini camper. I also had a log cabin, many cars, and countless dolls. […]
Spring has sprung in Los Angeles. With the rain gone for now, we’ve had some gorgeous days. As the evenings get lighter, we know I’m all about exploring. So, when I was invited to visit SpringTopia in Woodland Hills, I knew it was right up […]
Whenever I’m in Highland Park I feel like I’m really in Los Angeles. Sure, LA wears many hats from the glamor of Hollywood to the swank of Beverly Hills. There’s the Miracle Mile for the sophisticated tourist and the foodie haven downtown. But, Highland Park […]
I still remember the first time I saw Pat Benatar. It was the fourth of July weekend in 1995. VH1 (does anyone remember that channel?) was having their annual A to Z weekend. They alphabetically played music videos from nearly every big musical artist name. […]
In the blink of an eye, it’s December. The holiday season has arrived and A Noise Within has quickly put me in a merry mood. The beloved theatre company is performing A Christmas Carol all month for its 10th year. I was thrilled to attend […]
