As a child growing up on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, I surrounded by natural beauty everyday. I enjoyed the views when I was young, but didn’t learn to fully appreciate them until I became an adult. Now the area is still my happy place, where I go to soak in the beauty, fresh air and […]
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4 Fun Filled Days in Long Beach 🏖️
Have you been to Long Beach? This coastal city is at the southern end of Los Angeles County. It’s home to a diverse group of people and has beaches, a busy port and a thriving downtown. There is plenty for tourists and residents to do. I grew up on the coast northwest of Long Beach […]
Pow!Wow! Long Beach 🖌️
POW! WOW! is a celebration of art and culture. Earlier this month, artists were invited from around the world to create murals around Long Beach. This was the second year that Long Beach participated. Other events are held in Hawaii, Washington D.C., Taiwan, Germany, Israel, Singapore, Guam, New Zealand and other countries. I had a […]
Night Dive at The Aquarium of The Pacific
Have you been to the Aquarium of The Pacific? I have been many times over the years and always have fun. However, this visit was a totally unique experience. Night Dive at the Aquarium is an adults only 18+ event. I love children and have enjoyed chaperoning field trips, attending birthday parties and taking my […]
The Queen Mary 🚢
Have you visited The Queen Mary? This luxury liner made it’s first transatlantic voyage in 1936. During WWII, the ship took a break from luxury travel. It was put into service transporting troops and eventually bringing war-brides home to the US after the war was over. They then resumed the business of transporting customers in style. The Queen […]