I carry a nalgene with me almost everywhere, and I drink the water out of it through a stainless steel straw. But I recently got the chance to sample New Zealand water 1907Water, a naturally-sourced alkaline water, and it is delicious, even if it does come in individual water bottles. Maybe because said water bottles…
I mention the mama a lot on this blog, and not only because she’s been a constant reader since ::gasp:: 2007!, but mainly because she’s been a constant supporter of this blogger since 1984. My mom is a business partner, co-investor, best friend, champion, teacher, and provider. She has the most integrity of any person I have…
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“I’d look like you if I gained 10 pounds!” … says my mom, who we all know I love dearly. After she asked my dad if she could get fat because she’s tired of working out and just wants to drink wine. He told her no. She asked if she could gain 10 pounds. He…
Go to ANY National Park(s) for free this entire week, through Sunday! The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation invite everyone to celebrate National Park Week. From April 16 – 24, you are invited to celebrate all that America’s more than 400 national parks have to offer; in honor of the National Park Service Centennial this year, all…
[UPDATE: OMG!] Reception: Artist Eva Malhotra Saturday, April 30, 2-5 p.m., Newport Beach Central Library Friends Room Meet artist Eva Malhotra and learn how she creates the unique works of art that are currently on exhibit in the Central Library. Is she a painter or a sculptor? Malhotra combines a variety of techniques to create her art, including…
Monday vibes. Let’s all remember why we moved here.
Pieces of my soul. That’s what I’m grateful for this week. Monday marked 9 years since my best friend was killed. It seems so long ago, yet so recent. The feeling of loss fades, but will always be present—because he is, and has, a piece of my soul. Appropriately, I celebrated his birthday and the anniversary of his…
I am crushing hard on Meghan Trainor’s ‘No.’ SO OF COURSE since I also love Britney, I could not have been more excited to discover a mashup of “No” and B’s “Overprotected.” Here is that slice of heaven: Happy humpday.
The best therapy. Banging heavy weights. Snatch, deadlift, power clean. Squat, lunge, press. New job has me doing this less, and I didn’t know how much I needed it until I wasn’t doing it. And I got grouchy. REAL grouchy. Apologies to everyone who ever interacted with me over the past couple of weeks. I’m…