The only problem with staying in a hotel as nice as the Hotel Monaco is that you never want to leave. … [Read more...] about hotel monaco portland xoxo
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san diego restaurant week
I just came back from a press conference for one of my favorite events of the year -- San Diego Restaurant Week. This year, it runs from September 21-26, and more than 200 restaurants will be offering three-course prix-fixe dinners for $25, $35 or $45 per person and/or two-course … [Read more...] about san diego restaurant week
the inn at rancho santa fe
When you’ve been married as long as Michael and I have, it takes a really special place to measure up to all the implications of a big anniversary. Our anniversary was last week and, although we wanted to go away, we didn’t really want to go far since we had recently come back … [Read more...] about the inn at rancho santa fe
encore! our buick bucket list trip comes to an end :(
After reading about our Buick Bucket List trip for the entire past week, you may be glad it’s ending. But we weren’t. … [Read more...] about encore! our buick bucket list trip comes to an end :(
my buick bucket list trip: gaylord opryland, part 2
After a very filling night, we woke up to this view from the balcony of our Gaylord Opryland hotel room. … [Read more...] about my buick bucket list trip: gaylord opryland, part 2
my buick bucket list trip: gaylord opryland, part 1
After leaving Parnassus Books and picking up some donuts for the road, we headed to Gaylord Opryland, which we had been looking forward to since the beginning of our Buick Bucket List trip. … [Read more...] about my buick bucket list trip: gaylord opryland, part 1
my buick bucket list trip: parnassus books
Every once in a while, things miraculously come together in a perfect storm of timing. … [Read more...] about my buick bucket list trip: parnassus books
my buick bucket list trip: the grand ole opry
No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Grand Old Opry so, after saying goodbye to the Elephant Sanctuary and Hurricane Mills, we returned to the city to spend Saturday night at the “show that made country music famous.” It was awesome. … [Read more...] about my buick bucket list trip: the grand ole opry