Pop culture, politics, travel, entrepreneurship, motherhood and following your goals? Yup, I've got A LOT to say.
Check out the latest from my blog:On the Road: The Living Desert Zoo
Who knew there was a zoo in the middle of the desert?! I had no idea until I did a google search for "L.A. Day Trips" and the Living Desert Zoo came up. Because le kid LOVES animals and we hadn't really been anywhere in a few weekends, it seemed like a no-brainer to...
read moreHow do you feel about Mondays?
I used to hate them. My hate for Monday would start on Sunday evening, really, as I had to mentally prepare myself for another week in my classroom. Although I loved (most of) my students, I wasn't happy being a teacher. It was tiring, emotionally draining, and I was...
read moreWhat Inspires You To Travel?
Do you have a wandering spirit? Are you always itching for your next trip? Well...join the club! Over the weekend I attended yet another travel show. Although I just spent time wandering the booths of the Travel & Leisure Show in Long Beach just two weeks ago,...
read morePhoto Trippin’: San Francisco
Have you been to San Francisco? Back in 2010 (my, how time flies!) Le Kid and I drove up the coast and visited San Francisco. Although I'm a native California girl, would you believe I had never been to 'Frisco? Shocking! But faced with a summer off from work, I was...
read moreLondon Lowdown, Part 1 (with video!)
Last month I took my first solo trip across the Pond and landed in London, England. Although I had been planning my trip for MONTHS (and dreaming about it even longer), once I was on the plane I was FILLED with nervous energy. The questions ran through my head: Would...
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Feeling Cultured at the L.A. County Museum of Art
Who doesn't love pretty pictures? Even if you're like me and can only name a handful of artists, I have a profound appreciation for the arts. Over the weekend, le kid and I made our way to the L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA). They were having a Target-sponsored...
read moreTrippin’ Soundtrack: What’s On Your iPod When You Travel?
I love music. I can trace nearly every significant moment in my life to a particular song or an album. And for as long as I can remember, music has been inextricably connected to my life. When I was growing up I'd listen to Jodeci and write fan letters about how fine...
read moreBest of the Best: What Places Make Your List?
Michaela, of the travel blog Awe Inclusive, tagged me to fill out the list for my “Best Of” of travel. So without further adieu, let’s get started. Best Domestic Travel Destination New York City: I’ve had the pleasure to travel around the U.S. a great deal, but...
read moreSan Antonio Winery, Downtown LA's Best Kept Secret
When you think of California wineries, what comes to mind? Napa Valley? Santa Barbara? Temecula? Downtown L.A.? *record scratch* What...Downtown L.A.? Although most people love California wines, when they think of bastions of wine-making here in the state, Downtown...
read moreSan Antonio Winery, Downtown LA’s Best Kept Secret
When you think of California wineries, what comes to mind? Napa Valley? Santa Barbara? Temecula? Downtown L.A.? *record scratch* What...Downtown L.A.? Although most people love California wines, when they think of bastions of wine-making here in the state, Downtown...
read moreLunchtime Trippin’: Hermosa Beach
Have you ever needed to just get a away for an hour or two? Yesterday, I rose very early (I couldn't sleep) and immediately got to work. I wrote articles for my main gig and I also crafted pieces for my other projects. Around noon, I engaged in a little Facebook...
read moreI Was On The Radio!
This morning I appeared as a guest on the Santita Jackson Show on WVON out of Chicago to discuss people of color who vanish without a trace. This was my third time on the show, but this is the first time I had the good sense to record it. [youtube...
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