Setting My Intentions for Maui

October 1, 2011

The last couple of days have been a flurry of deadlines, packing and birthday celebrations. As I was going over my packing list for tomorrow’s departure for Maui it occurred to me that perhaps I should be approaching the trip in a different way. Instead of items I need to take, what kind of experience [...]

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SoCal Surf & SUP

September 26, 2011

I’m already planning my To Do List for my next few lifetimes. Two things that have made the list — 1) become a pop star a la Madonna and Lady Gaga, 2) be a professional surfer and participate in the X Games. Though these plans are in place for other futures, that hasn’t meant they’ve [...]

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Back from Travels

February 28, 2011

Sorry I’ve been off the grid this month, but… I’m back! Here’s a photo to whet your appetite from a post ahead this week.

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“Rio” By Way of LA

January 30, 2011

There’s always a bit of magic happening in Los Angeles. Friday was no exception as I was transported from Century City to Rio within seconds. I was “beamed” there in the happiest of ways — via Twentieth Century Fox’s press junket for their upcoming 3-D animated film, “Rio.”
Leading up to The Zanuck Theatre was a [...]

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A Glass of G’Day — Australia Week Brings Cheers

January 21, 2011

G’Day USA! Australia Week is underway in Los Angeles. Indeed, it runs through January 29 in various US Cities. I was lucky enough to be invited to the Australian Premium Wine Dinner & Tasting hosted at Twist at The Renaissance Hollywood last night.
How better to greet guests than with a glass of wine? Or in [...]

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dineLA Kicks Off at Sofitel Los Angeles’ Stone Rose Lounge

January 19, 2011

Who says you shouldn’t start with dessert first? Tonight, I celebrated dineLA’s kick-off event at Sofitel Los Angeles’ Stone Rose Lounge by making a beeline for Chef Kerry Simon’s dessert table. Tempted by all that sugary goodness? Let’s look a little closer, shall we?
Kerry Simon is known for his Simon Junk Food Platter featuring treats [...]

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Favorite Pools Around the Globe Meet SCAQ

January 16, 2011

I’ve had the pleasure of swimming in some extraordinary pools around the world, like this one at Cabo Azul Resort in in Cabo San Lucas.

Had an errant crab as a lane mate in this pool at Likuliku Lagoon Resort’s pool in Fiji.

And swimming under bridges and waterfalls at The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Residences Kapalua Bay’s [...]

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Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk — The January Edition

January 14, 2011

With the New Year has come a new slate of monthly Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk events. In December, Jo and I were both there, but didn’t bump into each other. This time we decided to “carpool” on the metro. Just outside the Pershing Square stop discovered Angel’s Flight. How did I miss that before?

Even [...]

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Monkey House Brewing Company Meets Great Harvest Bread Co.

January 11, 2011

Today, some of my favorite things collided in a wonderful way. I’m an avid reader of the blog Kath Eats Real Food. At the moment, Kath and her husband Matt are in Montana training to open their own Great Harvest Bread Co. in Charlottesville, Virginia. Gracing her blog over the last couple of days — [...]

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Dove’s Bodies Meets Lululemon

January 7, 2011

I love working out. Always have, despite knee issues that occasionally sideline me. Living in Los Angeles, I’ve also been lucky to meet some outstanding teachers over the years. Among them — Dove Rose Grennan.

Dove has these green, laser beam eyes that know when you’re slacking off. Even when her back is turned. Something I [...]

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