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Summer Travel Update
It’s been awhile since I’ve updated my website! The spring and summer was a busy season of travel — a whirlwind couple of months with visits to Moab, Utah and Austin in April, Puerto Rico and Toronto in May, and Murphys, California; Oahu, Hawaii; and Bellingham, Washington in June! That was followed by a little [...]
The Best of Green: St. Patty’s Day Travel Photo Tribute
The holiday of green shamrocks and leprechauns is upon us. To celebrate and get in the green spirit, here are some of my favorite recent GREEN photos!
When timing is everything…
Saturday night was one for the record books. My little brother is a huge Ryan Adams fan. So for his 21st birthday in October, I said I’d get tickets to a Ryan Adams concert. As luck would have it, the alt-country/rock singer-songwriter was on tour and scheduled to perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall. I [...]
A Shoulda Woulda Valentine’s Day
Two days ago, upon seeing photos of the snow and mountains on the Facebook wall of my friend and business partner, Pamela Sorensen, I got online and started checking flights. She was in Aspen, one of the few Colorado ski resorts I haven’t visited, staying at a beautiful luxury resort, The Little Nell, with her [...]
Why Whitney Houston is on the Soundtrack of My Life
When news broke on Saturday evening about the death of Whitney Houston, it was one of those moments that many of us will remember for years on end, knowing exactly where we were, who we were with, and random details of little importance. Just as I remember exactly where I was standing when I got [...]
First Roadtrip of 2012
Not everyone loves road trips. I happen to NOT be one of them. I absolutely love them. The open road. The unexpected. The simple joys along the way that you miss if you fly into the metropolitan core of a city. And if you’re with a companion, there’s the reminiscing of prior years’ adventures and [...]
Beloved Estonian Chef & Author to Introduce Estonian Cuisine at 2012 “Taste Awards” in LA
I am so looking forward to meeting and interviewing one of Estonia’s most beloved chefs in Los Angeles next week! I will be with her as she shops for ingredients and prepares the food that will be served at the 2012 Taste Awards reception next Thursday. By special invitation, Chef Marika Blossfeldt, author of the [...]
Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen: the Key to Coral Conservation?
I am rarely disappointed by 60 Minutes. In fact, I think it’s one of the few television news magazines that still exists which consistently delivers important, thorough, well-reported, relevant stories that matter. I DVR it every week and often don’t get a chance to watch for a week or two or more later, but I [...]
A Personal Year in Review: 2011
As we say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012, I am particularly grateful for having had a year full of blessings, joy, good times, a few bad ones, a whole lot of laughter, and of course countless adventures near and far! It was a year in which boundaries were broken, new friendships were made, [...]
I’ll fill you in on a little secret…
My friends and I recently stumbled upon a true gem in Southern California. It’s called “California’s Secret Desert,” and I sure do hope it stays that way. We visited Borrego Springs after a weekend of wine tasting in Temecula, figuring that getting to this desert paradise in the middle of nowhere would a lot closer [...]
Relying on the kindness of strangers – could you do it?
Two recent NYU film school graduates, Sarah Sellman and Greg Grano, set off on an adventure to test a simple concept: the kindness of strangers. In the summer of 2010, armed with nothing but their curiosity and a camera, Sarah and Greg traveled the country relying on the kindness of strangers for a home each [...]
2011 Highlight: Alberta, Canada
This Spring, I took a trip to Alberta, Canada, where we explored the city of Calgary (including a preview of the famous Calgary Stampede), the gorgeous town of Banff, and the breathtaking beauty of Lake Louise. The expansive landscapes, grandiose mountains, crisp air, challenging hiking, horseback riding, vibrant wildlife, warm hospitality, and the most charming [...]
Pacific Punch Picks for Holiday Movie and Book are out!
The Punch Picks for Holiday Movie and Book are out! Here’s why: Hugo: A Love Song to the Magic of Film It’s been a busy few months and while I love escaping into the world of film, I haven’t made the time to actually check any out in months! Until last night… I went with [...]
Quebec Makes a Mark in Hollywood
This fall, 65 artists and designers from the Canadian province of Quebec came to Los Angeles to present a unique program that would highlight their strength, innovation, and creativity. Events throughout the month included a film festival at the Egyptian Theatre, live music, a stand-up comedy evening, a fashion show at the Hollywood & Highland [...]
