Summer 2021 is nearly upon us. Slowly but surely, things seem to be going more back to “normal.” Many are returning to air travel, but I plan to hold off a bit longer. That’s not a huge problem for me given I love the open […]
I’ve had a love for Rubio’s Coastal Grill since I moved to SoCal over ten years ago. One of the original “fast-casual” dining experiences, Rubio’s began back in 1983 in San Diego’s Mission Bay neighborhood. Just a stone’s throw from Mexico, they quickly became a […]
Who’s ready to head into the most wonderful time of the year? There are a plethora of fun events coming to SoCal and I was thrilled to check out the opening night of Holidays In Your Car. Kicking off at the Ventura Fairgrounds, Holidays In […]
Botanical gardens continue to be one of my favorite places. I’ll certainly not see enough in my lifetime, so finding a new one is always a treat. The latest to discover? The Sherman Library and Gardens in picturesque Corona Del Mar, California. Having spent a […]
Raise your hand if you’re going stir crazy sitting at home. I know I’ve been. With my last assignment for the website in February, I was thrilled when the newly opened Stables Inn of Downtown Paso Robles invited me for a stay. Given the strange times we’re in, of […]
Although summer has officially arrived, the season may look a bit different for each of us this year. Am I right? Usually, summertime finds me hopping airplanes, planning adventures, and a road trip or two. Given where we are still in the world, I’ve decided […]
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 […]
So, it’s been a few weeks since my last post. When I hit “Publish” on my Springtime in Washington piece, little did I know that we would soon move into a worldwide pandemic and go into quarantine. While I’m fine and show no signs of […]
