Culture
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Play :: Celebrate National Friendship Day
“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather is one of those things that give value to survival. “ – C. S. Lewis Friendships are so important to help you get through the rough times in life and enjoy the happy times. I think back to the women I’ve met along the way and who have had an impact in my life and I am so thankful we crossed paths. Some of these friends I am no longer in touch with but I still look back fondly on these friendships. I was so happy to hear that there is a national…
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Reflections :: Honoring Life’s Passings
In a few weeks it will be the anniversary of the death of my aunt Mary. I have written here about her before; she helped raise me in that my parents shared a house with her and her husband. Her daughter is the closest I will ever have to a sister. The kind that I talk to almost every day, stay up late waiting for, eat unhealthy food with, and sing songs badly and too loud for no reason other than because the car windows are down. We both just went through chaotic, emotional weeks of great change. While processing on the phone, we only barely touched at…
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Culture :: The Titanic and Bodies Exhibition Tickets Giveaway
Next week, my daughter and I are going to tour the Premier Exhibitions, Titanic: The Experience and Bodies: The Exhibition in Buena Park where the former Movieland Wax Museum use to be. I have always been fascinated by the stories surrounding RMS Titanic and loved the movie when it came out years ago. At the moment, my daughter’s favorite book is Dr. Seuss’s Inside Your Outside which talks about how the body works so I think she will enjoy the Bodies Exhibition. I am told the two exhibitions are appropriate for ages seven on up. This would be a great activity to do with the kids while they are on summer break…
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Culture :: Entering the World of Roller Derby
Enter the Fascinating World of Roller Derby: Years ago, I met Sariah through my husband’s good friend Darren. I immediately like Sariah as she is just one of those women who has a real zest for life and loves to push herself to the limits. And boy is she strong! She has five children and still continues to test her physicial and mental strength. For example, she wanted to learn how to fly so she decided she would become a fly-instructor. She started taking Yoga and Pilates and ended up getting certified to teach both and her latest adventure entails joining a Roller Derby team and entering the world of Roller…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: Rolling Greens Nursery
The Beauty of the Succulent: Many of you might know that I absolutely love succulents. I love how easy they are to take care of and how they fit perfectly with a modern décor. Oh, and did I mention they are so easy to care for? One year, I gave my black-thumb girlfriend a pot filled with beautiful succulents for her birthday and she still has them. She who has proclaimed to have not an ounce of a green thumb! I came across Rolling Greens nursery while looking at the SoCo Facebook page and saw they offers classes for adults and kids! I know firsthand how much kids…
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Inspirational Mom :: Randi Zuckerberg of Zuckerberg Media
While on a family trip in Tahoe this year, I received an email from the ladies over at Zuckerberg Media who wanted to see if I would like to collaborate together on some projects. I remember looking through the company website and reading about the woman behind the company, Randi Zuckerberg, and was amazed at how much she has done and accomplished. She was one of the early executives at Facebook and nominated for an Emmy Award in 2011. There are superwomen like her out there and I always find them inspiring. It really comes down to doing what you want to do with your life, and not letting…