To-Do List: Southern California
Ten years ago, I moved a few blocks from the ocean in a Southern California beach town. I am sure it was a coincidence, but that was the exact moment […]
Only One Night in Anchorage, Alaska? Go On A Photo Safari
If you had only one night to call your own in Anchorage, how would you spend it? I found myself in Alaska for the first time last May, with only six […]
Disneyland VIP Tour? Yes, Please.
A relative texted me recently: “Do you want to go on a VIP tour of Disneyland?” I immediately texted back: “Um, yes.” It was the easiest question anyone has […]
A Very Vegas Holiday
When people ask me if I am going anywhere for the holidays, my answer is often Las Vegas, Nevada. There are two reactions to this response: 1) Either complete bafflement […]
California Beach Towns: Who Needs a White Christmas?
Who needs a White Christmas? Snow is cold, wet, and creates a mess on your floor when you track it inside. No, white Christmases are for people who just don’t […]
Maureen's Suitcase 