Category: San Diego Life

Stargazing in the Desert

A few months ago, I saw an Instagram post about an upcoming meteor shower which caught my attention. Images of shooting stars illuminating a dark sky were enough to beckon

Summer Camp Adventures

Each summer, we enjoy taking our grandkids on a camping trip in Howie (our home on wheels). It provides a great opportunity to spend quality time with the kiddos and

The Purrrfect Party

When my granddaughter announced that her birthday party was going to be held at the “Cat Café,” I was less than excited. Nope, not a big cat lover. It’s not

Happiest of Holidays

It’s the hap, happiest season of all…. Or is it? In all honesty, I’ve never been one for the holidays. The flurry of social events, long to-do lists, and budget

Smell the Flowers

One of the many perks of retirement, is that life slows down. There are no longer frantic days filled with long commutes and endless tasks. Instead, there is a calmness

Beyond Van Gogh

One of the things that I have missed throughout the pandemic is museum visits. It doesn’t matter if it’s a local exhibit close to home, or something grand across the