June 22, 2021: My Birthday and Father's Day
When I woke up yesterday morning, I could not have been happier to see a text from Jeannie, my American BFF living in Paris, France.
June 15, 2021: Restrictions Lifted!
Today, June 15, we celebrate a big day in California: COVID-19 restrictions are lifted!
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June 11, 2021: Greek Films
Last month our dear Greek-American friend Maria shared with us new Greek cinema from the 2021 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival.
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May 27, 2021: Hugs
Perhaps he was simply telling them, “I love you.” I will never know...
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May 22, 2021: First Dinner Date in Over A Year
Saso, a new restaurant at the historic Pasadena Playhouse. I got excited when I saw its Basque-inspired menu online!
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May 14, 2021
Ah, that first sip of my morning coffee is magic. Thank you, coffee gods, my day has officially begun.
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Hungarian Wine Is Above The Radar Once More
Hungarian wines could be a household word today, but two world wars and communist rule forced a major pause.
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Trevor Tortomasi Interviews Carl Hill on Taiwan Talk
In another fantastic interview, “Wisdom from the Black Expat – Podcaster, Traveler, and Bar Owner – Carl Hill,”
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International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association 2021 Photo Contest
I am deeply honored to receive awards from the 2021 International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Annual Photo Contest
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April 12, 2021
Spring is in full bloom and attention has turned to Lawrence of Arabia, our desert tortoise.
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April 07, 2021
On a COVID-inspired Easter Sunday drive, we discovered a wild botanical habitat and urban oasis at The Arlington Garden in Pasadena, CA.
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March 29, 2021
On Thursday, March 25, our sweet Lola made her way to Rainbow Bridge...
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March 16, 2021
It was a crisp 37 degrees when I woke up this morning. Nothing like clean air after a rain and perfect weather for morning walks.
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March 11, 2021
March 2020 may be a blur. But probably not. The worldwide Covid-19 pandemic came crashing down on all of us.
Let’s not go back there again.
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March 7, 2021
Just recently, following numerous tests and procedures to learn why Lola’s white blood cell count has been dangerously low, an aggressive ly
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