Zimbabwe in Our Backyard: Roar and Snore at San Diego Safari Park

Several years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to South Africa and Zimbabwe on safari. It was a trip I wanted to experience with my family, and with Road and Snore I ... Continue Reading →

Coachella 2016 – Full Coverage

After years of attending Coachella, from before they added a second weekend, I decided to see if the experience is any different going the second weekend. This year, it was different ... Continue Reading →

A Family Affair – My Brothers and I

My Brother and I Hotel Café 3/05/16 These guys are the soundtrack to your date night – grab your significant other, get dinner, and check these guys out. My Brothers and I bring ... Continue Reading →

TOSCA – San Diego Opera

One of the most frequently performed operas in the world, the San Diego Opera continues its phoenix-like rebirth with a solid production of Puccini’s classic. Set in Rome in June ... Continue Reading →

Santa’s Favorite Gifts

All the ornaments are tucked away for another eleven months. What did Santa like the best? Here are a few of my favorite gifts this season. While attending art school designer Chris ... Continue Reading →

La Brasa – Somerville’s Finest

Somerville was an area I sorta remembered when I lived in Boston many decades ago. Adjoining Cambridge, the town had a few record stores I would seek out. As part of a recent college ... Continue Reading →

Mammoth Mountain 2016

Growing up back east, skiing for me meant scraping snow off the windshield, battling icy roads and generally crowded conditions upon arrival. When I moved west, all my new California ... Continue Reading →

Bertram Inn – Boston’s Best Kept Secret? Not For Too Much Longer

It came time to show my high school daughter the rich academic culture of Boston, and rather than stay in a cookie cutter hotel, we opted for the charm of the Bertram Inn. Conveniently ... Continue Reading →