Discover Burgee Dave’s in Camptonville, California
[Since this piece was written, Burgee Dave’s suffered a devastating fire. The good news is — they are rebuilding and the historic portion of…
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Making the Case for Bold Colors in a Minimalist Wardrobe
I keep seeing people argue against minimalism because they don’t want a capsule wardrobe full of “boring” neutral colors. My question is, where does it…
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Tips for Successfully Navigating Your First Acupuncture Session
The practice of acupuncture is continuing to gain momentum and fans in the United States though it has long been thought beneficial in other parts of…
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Seven Years Later (And a Tiny Bit Wiser)
In April, I celebrated my seventh anniversary of leaving my stable, corporate job. It was a job I held for nearly 17 years. It…
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Quitting Your Job: The Best Advice I Didn’t Take
When you first decide to quit your job, you will receive a lot of advice on how to quit. Some of it will be brilliant,…
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Breaking Out of a Wine Rut
Have you found yourself in a wine rut lately? I admit that I tend to land on something I enjoy and stick with it. For…
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Have You Tried Mercado’s Happy Hour Yet?
I’m a big fan of “Happy Hour,” and I am always on the hunt for great ones in Los Angeles (despite my dueling desire to…
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Adding Ruidoso, New Mexico to Our 2018 Travel Plans
Even in Los Angeles, you can feel the change of season in the air. And while fall is only barely knocking on our doors,…
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A Journey Through California’s Tecopa Hot Springs
The air was warm and dry, even on a late afternoon in February, when Andy and I first traveled to California’s Tecopa Hot Springs. The…
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Step Aboard The Queen Mary Hotel
The Queen Mary Hotel has the distinction of combining an incredible history with amazing architectural details. Both elements appeal to Andy and me, so when…
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