If you're looking for spooky things to do within the city of Los Angeles in the month of October here is a list of events you may enjoy. They range from Halloween to Harvest and Fall activities for the whole family. Nights of the Jack King Gillette Park in the Santa Monica mountains will be illuminated with Jack-o-Lanterns. You'll be able to drive through. It takes … [Read more...]
Echo Park Lake A Calming Escape from LA City Life
Echo Park is a community in Los Angeles not far from downtown that is artistic and diverse. It's where bohemians and hipsters commiserate in gentrified coffee shops, hang out in cozy bars, or shop in far-out boutiques. It also has an edgy side, with its share of homeless, and colorful characters. But one place everyone can go for relaxation and a touch of nature is the large … [Read more...]
Sabor a Cabo Annual Food and Wine Festival Preview
When I was in Los Cabos with my daughter a year ago we had a ball. You can read about our trip here. Now I can’t wait to go back. At a press event, I learned about "Sabor a Cabo," an annual food and wine festival. Four Los Cabos top chefs were there with samplings of their appetizers. To say our tasting was fantastic would be an understatement. The event took place at … [Read more...]
Finding Your True Self – Who Are You?
Have you ever asked yourself - "Who is my true self?" It's a mysterious question because some of us have no idea who we are really are. I was at a conference and one of our speakers was Nia Peeples. She’s an actress best known for her part as “Nicole” in the TV series “Fame.” Nia talked about the process she's been going through to re-brand herself. Throughout her acting … [Read more...]
Greek Style Leg of Lamb Recipe From the Valley Greek Festival
One thing I love to do on Memorial Day Weekend is to hang out at the Valley Greek Festival in Northridge, California. The sounds of Greek music fill the air as dancers and San Fernando Valley locals kick up their heels in joy as they dance. This time, the Festival staff offered an event I couldn’t pass up. They did a cooking demonstration on how to roast Greek-Style Leg of … [Read more...]
