I’ve gained weight the past year or so. I don’t own a scale so I’m not entirely sure how much, but enough that some favorite pieces of clothing squeeze tight…
Avenue of the Giants: a bucket list drive in Northern California that I finally checked off on our campervan road trip!! I had no idea what to expect other than…
While on our campervan trip, we swung by the Point Arena Lighthouse for what we thought would be a quick visit, but turned into a long one because this place…
I’ve been meaning to stop by the James Turrell Skyspace in San Francisco for years. (Honestly, I tried to find it before but couldn’t get there due to a private…
Does charcoal mouthwash work? After my disastrous trial with activated charcoal teeth whitener powder, I’ve been steering clear of charcoal oral care products. For the longest time, I’ve been in…
While working from home, I wear either maxi dresses or jumpsuits. I find they are the comfiest thing to wear while parked on the couch writing – long ago I…
Summertime is always full of weddings. Heck, even technically my own wedding was in the summer (September, which I always think is fall, but the first day of fall was…
One of my favorite parts about living in San Francisco is the proximity to Napa Valley. I’m lucky enough to go wine tasting in this world-famous wine region every couple…
I love Portland. I love the weird vibes, the bountiful donut and coffee shops, the art scene and how so many gems are within walking distance to each other. Plus,…
Along the Southern Oregon Coast Trail is the stunning Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor (boy is that a mouthful!) This state park is home to so many fantastic hiking…
Twice a year, Robin and I do our “deep clean.” We set aside a weekend to go through our entire apartment, take everything out of the drawers, pull out everything…