Susan and I had such a good time on our food tour of Chicago – it was one of the highlights of our surreal post-Oprah-taping days last September (shout-out to Evie Bernard)– that when we recently received a Living Social offer for a half-price food tour right here in San Diego, … [Read more...] about Our San Diego Food Tour, a.k.a. Eat, Eat, Eat
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four writers and a whole lot of readers: my week at the jewish book fair
You don’t have to be Jewish to love the San Diego Jewish Book Fair, as my friends Jae Kremer and Jean Johnson can attest. Each year, it just gets better and better, attracting big-name authors of best-selling books and helping America’s Finest City (hey, not my idea) take the … [Read more...] about four writers and a whole lot of readers: my week at the jewish book fair
georgia (o’keeffe) on my mind by karen karbo
Happy birthday, Georgia O'Keeffe, and happy publication date, Karen Karbo, whose How Georgia Became O'Keeffe: Lessons on the Art of Living comes out today! Karen is the author of two other fascinating biographies -- The Gospel According to Coco Chanel and How to Hepburn: Lessons … [Read more...] about georgia (o’keeffe) on my mind by karen karbo
celebrating 11-11-11 with jamila tazewell, founder of 11:11
With the holidays too quickly approaching – Halloween seems to turn into Christmas/Chanukah overnight! – I thought I’d help you out with some great gift ideas so you can start your shopping early, online and by making a difference. In honor of today's date, I knew we had to … [Read more...] about celebrating 11-11-11 with jamila tazewell, founder of 11:11
Judy Collins vs Katy Perry: The Times They Are A-Changin'
Even though I have to admit I was never a huge fan, I went to see Judy Collins at the Belly Up in San Diego over the weekend. She is an icon, after all. But back in the day, you were either a Judy Collins fan or a Joni Mitchell fan – they were sort of the Edward and Jacob of … [Read more...] about Judy Collins vs Katy Perry: The Times They Are A-Changin'
Hillary Jordan and Jasmin Darznik at the Words Alive Authors' Luncheon
My mom and I went to our favorite annual event yesterday – the Words Alive luncheon. Every year, this fantastic organization, which promotes literacy in so many important ways, invites two authors to speak to an ever-growing audience which makes me realize that San Diego has … [Read more...] about Hillary Jordan and Jasmin Darznik at the Words Alive Authors' Luncheon
An Open Letter to 11-Year-Old Girl Scout Miriam Mendoza from Olivia Klaus, Director of "Sin By Silence" Airing on TV Tonight
Every 9 seconds, a woman is beaten. That fact alone should be enough to get you to set your DVR to tape Sin by Silence when it makes its world broadcast premiere on the Investigation Discovery Channel tonight. This documentary about the survivors of domestic violence who are … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to 11-Year-Old Girl Scout Miriam Mendoza from Olivia Klaus, Director of "Sin By Silence" Airing on TV Tonight
Tips for Staying Married Forever!
Yesterday, I featured “8 Tips for Staying Married Forever” by Iris Krasnow, the author of The Secret Lives of Wives. After reading Iris’ tips – most of which I agree with, although I do think number 6 is a little iffy – I thought, “Hey, we should share our own tips.” After all, … [Read more...] about Tips for Staying Married Forever!