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Things That Make Me Smile: Bubbles on Venice Beach

Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, and exhausted? Me, too. I’d love to say that I have a solution for that, but I mostly have lemon…

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Food and Drink Los Angeles

Why are Los Angeles Bakeries Struggling?

Patricia September 29, 2025 Bakeries California Food and Drink Food and Wine Los Angeles Travel

This weekend, we had to say goodbye to one of our favorite Los Angeles bakeries. Sinners & Saints brought us delightfully decadent treats that included…

Oedipus the King, Mama! poster of Elvis in a toga holding a microphone with a spotlight on him and a classical building from the Getty Villa behind him. The Troubadors. Troubies.

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Los Angeles Theater: Oedipus the King, Mama!

Patricia September 23, 2025 California Los Angeles Theater Those Someday Goals Travel

Sitting high above the Pacific Ocean on the edge of Pacific Palisades and Malibu, the Getty Villa is one of the most stunning museums in…

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California Population Under 200 Travel

A Long-Delayed Journey to Salvation Mountain

Patricia September 19, 2025 California Road Trips Travel

Once upon a time, a man named Leonard C Knight appeared in Niland, California, on a mission to spread his message: “God is Love.” He…

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Venice Neptune Festival Brought a Joyful Vibe

Patricia July 22, 2025 California Festivals Those Someday Goals Travel Venice

Remember back on January 1st when I still had hope for the future? I wrote this blog all about my New Year’s resolutions. Well, now…

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The Los Angeles Fires

Patricia January 13, 2025 California Climate Change Los Angeles Sustainability Those Someday Goals

When I took the main photo of the smoke over Venice, I knew the Los Angeles fires would be bad. I had no idea how…

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Holidays

Sliding into 2025: Happy New Year!

Patricia December 31, 2024 2024 2025 California New Year's Eve Road Trips Those Someday Goals Travel Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade

I like to think that we are sliding into 2025 with a happy New Year vibe that comes close to these festive boaters at this…

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California Holidays

Festive Boats and Christmas Lights at the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

Patricia December 24, 2024 California Christmas Decorations Christmas Lights Drone Lights holidays Marina Del Rey Road Trips Those Someday Goals Travel Venice

Christmas lights, Hanukkah decorations, and a Festivus nod made it into decorations for the always fun Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. While I uploaded…

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California Holidays

Drone Lights Over the Marina Boat Holiday Parade

Patricia December 20, 2024 California Christmas Christmas Lights decorations Drones holidays Road Trips Those Someday Goals Travel

Drone lights in the sky are all over social media and the news right now. While I can’t give you any info about New Jersey…

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California Holidays

The Holiday Lights on the Bridges of the Venice Canals

Patricia December 19, 2024 California Christmas decorations holidays Lights Road Trips Those Someday Goals Travel Venice Venice Canals

If you need to lift your spirits, head to the Venice Canals in the early evening to see the holiday lights that adorn the bridges.…