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Saturday Morning Browsing – News From the Web

April 23, 2016

News from the Web ~

Sitting in the quiet of Saturday morning, with a big cup of tea, Craig and I spend an hour catching up on what’s new on the Web. We each share with the other anything that would pique our interest. We are bombarded by news constantly (mostly negative) and I think it is helpful if someone else curates a few stories for me.

Throughout the week I receive updates and posts from various news sources and from other bloggers. When you subscribe, the articles that are sent to you are literally custom made for your interests. Ah, the convenience of technology! Here are a few links we found interesting.

The amazing Vin Scully gets an avenue of his own – We just love the Dodgers and have enjoyed listening to Vinny’s gilded voice since we were kids. This is Vin Scully’s last season broadcasting for the Dodgers, he is 88 years young!

My Newest Adventure: A Blog Series for Women Over 50

April 20, 2016

Between the Lines: A wonderful new blog series by women over 50 ~ Just when I thought I knew a lot of female bloggers, I was introduced to a whole new group! Katherine, from Katherine’sCorner.com invited me to be a part of a blog series written by some f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s women over 50. Age …

Sunday Yoga Class at Chihuly Garden and Glass

April 18, 2016

Just when I think that Seattle cannot be any more lovely or get any more hip, I went to Sunday yoga class at Chihuly Garden and Glass. One hundred and fifty participants practiced yoga together in the enormous Glasshouse which is nestled directly under the iconic Space Needle.

Saturday Morning Digital News – Curated by Me!

April 16, 2016

On Saturday Morning, we like to catch up on what is happening in the digital news. There is so much to read and catch up on, that Craig and I take turns sharing stories with each other about all sorts of topics.

A few stories curated by us, for you, from the world of digital news…

According to Food and Wine Magazine: Brogurt is Apparently for Men

Wondering what to do in Downtown LA? Visit the Grand Central Market!

April 15, 2016

Need some ideas for what to do in downtown LA?

Los Angeles is quite the “happening” city with lots of great new places to visit! Have you been lately? First of all, allow me suggest that you should call it DTLA and you will be popular with all the cool kids. Second, go hungry because there are so many great places to eat you will need to save room!

Craig and I had heard about the transformation of the Grand Central Market in to a food lover’s paradise and we finally took a couple of hours to go visit. Travel tip: If you can, go during the week and just before lunch to beat the crowds and the lines. There are many terrific restaurants where hungry eaters line up for quite a while!

A Breathtaking Visit to the Tulip Fields in Washington

April 20, 2020April 9, 2016

A visit to the tulip fields in Washington should be on everyone’s adventure list!

Our daughter Alex has lived in the state of Washington for nine years and because of this, I have known about the spectacular tulip fields for years. You should be aware that a visit to the tulip fields is a wonderful way to spend the day, but it is an adventure in timing. First you need to plan a trip to Seattle, then you need to plan to go in April, then you hope it doesn’t rain and make everything super muddy, then you need to hope that they will be blooming when you arrive!

Empty Nest: New Update for the Fixer Upper Renovation

March 24, 2020April 7, 2016

The outside stucco color is a vanilla malt, the doors are a fabulous color of persimmon, and the trim is a chocolate-brown.

More news on the fixer upper renovation!

Oh boy, there is a lot to talk about. I started reviewing older posts from as far back as September. My video makes it fun to see the old house and I was so optimistic that we would be completed in seven months but the reality is more like nine months. What is a couple of months when we have a lifetime of enjoyment ahead of us!

My original video:

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Savor Laguna: A fantastic foodie walking tour in Laguna Beach!

April 15, 2016April 4, 2016

view of lagun from Wyland — The view from the deck of the Wyland Gallery, downtown Laguna Beach, CA.

A walking tour in Laguna Beach… yes please! Not only did I have the privilege of leisurely walking and eating my way through the charming streets of Laguna, but I learned a great deal of the history of the area as well.

Although I lived in South Orange County for 27 years, I must admit that my knowledge of the history of Laguna Beach was rather limited. However, Jeanne Lange of Savor Laguna dazzled me and the enthusiastic group of my fellow travel bloggers with wonderful stories of the founding fathers (and mothers). You will have to take the tour in order to learn of the original settlers, movie stars, artists and entrepreneurs who established this amazing beach town.

An Update of the Renovation of the Empty Nest

March 24, 2020March 23, 2016

Last week was a total blur, but in the midst of seeing old friends in Orange County, meeting the sweet new baby of my wonderful boot camp leader and attending the Women in Travel Summit, we stopped in to see the renovation of the Empty Nest.

Bye for now- I’m at the Women in Travel Summit

March 16, 2016

I am headed to the Women in Travel Summit in Irvine, CA! Today through Sunday I am excited to travel back to the OC! I will be attending the Women in Travel Summit in Irvine CA. I look forward to meeting other female travel bloggers, to connect with brands, build expertise, and engage …