Living in California, I often take for granted at how cutting-edge we are. Terms like sustainability, Eco-friendly and non-GMO are fast becoming buzz phrases throughout the country at last. Yet, several roots for conservation and sustainability lay in my golden state. I was reminded of […]
The 21st annual Sonoma International Film Festival is officially in the books. Held in the center of California’s Wine Country, the Sonoma International Film Festival kicked off last week for five days of independent feature-lengths, animated shorts, foreign films and documentaries. While respected for its […]
It was all about the PaleyFest at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre last week. The Paley Center’s annual festival brought forth some of the top names to celebrate the best in television. The week-long festival kicked off with a tribute to Barbra Streisand and rolled out the […]
(Editor’s note: It’s always sad to have to report when a beloved place has retired. As of October 2023, Big Sky Cafe is no longer in business. Please check out my numerous articles like this one featuring other gluten-free oriented places in and around San […]
I’ll always remember when Along Comes Mary was approaching its first birthday. I attended Expo West, which is now one of my now-favorite yearly events. In 2013, every other item still didn’t quite have an allergen friendly icon on its package. So I felt in […]
(I was thrilled when PBS invited me to the screening of their new documentary, the Homeless Chorus Speaks. Sadly, I was busy in Anaheim at Expo West. Luckily, my good friend Melanie from LA Explorer headed out to the Beverly Hills premiere for me. Read […]
I’m walking down the tree lined Park Street in Downtown Paso Robles. it’s a brisk Central California evening. While it’s not too joviality on the streets, take a look inside to one of the several bars and restaurants, and you will see small, lively groups […]
As San Luis Obsipo continues to grow, so does their impressive array of eateries. What was once an agricultural town known for its college crowd, San Luis Obispo is quickly becoming the place to be for a great time on California’s Central Coast. Whether you’re […]
Living your truest life is sexy. Encouraging those around you to laugh and smile is inspiring. These are just a couple of the things that went through my mind this past weekend as I got to attend opening night of the Un-Authorized Musical Parody of […]
Living in Los Angeles, people will often assume that all of the celebrity sightings and Hollywood shenanigans go down in, well, Hollywood. That’s not always the case. Sure, Hollywood is home to the stars but did you know several studios and filming sets are in […]
It’s the most controversial holiday. Do you love it? Do you despise it? Do you celebrate with roses and chocolate or cry and wallow into your Ben ‘n Jerry’s while binge watching This is Us? I am talking about Valentine’s Day. While like any holiday, […]
Contemporary and jewelry stores are an important breed of shopping. Yet, can often be seen as passé. While the ease of shopping online from the comfort of your own place on your computer is inviting, it definitely has its time and place. I was reminded […]
