Loni Stark
An evening at Chez Pat and Barry’s
It was the perfect spot for some smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill on top of blinis paired with white wine.
Santa Baby!
After waiting patiently behind many children and babies, I finally had my chance to sit on Santa's lap.
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I knew this was the real Santa...
Elephant Poo Poo Paper gives new meaning to green Christmas cards
Just when I thought I've seen every variation of Christmas cards out there, Susan O— surprised me yesterday with a very curious card. I...
Cirque du Soleil’s OVO: An evening at the big top with insects and an egg
I stepped into the magical world of acrobatic insects under Cirque du Soleil's blue and yellow big top.
Oil painting: Memories of meandering through the streets of Rome
The other thing my teacher keeps emphasizing is the magic of a little bit of cad red to give colors some life.
The Alchemist: A dreamy journey of the heart more than the mind
I have read several books by Paulo Coelho and like the others, The Alchemist is again about one individual's journey to find happiness and...
An Opera House in the middle of nowhere?
I recently received a note from Sandy Scheller regarding Amargosa Opera House.
Ever since I watched the documentary on this magical opera house in the...
Winnetka: Javier Dunn strums rhythmic songs of sunny days
November was a cold and crazy travel month for me...period.
I was reminded many times while in flight with screaming kids strategically placed around me,...
Financially savvy Christmas gift advice
With the holidays in full swing as consumers try to push 2009 into the distant past and retailers make a concerted effort to get...
Dinner with the Queen of Scones and her magic flashlight wand
While in Loreto Bay, we received an invitation from the Queen of Scones herself, Kathy W— for an evening of fine dining with plastic...








