O Happy Holidays, Full of (De) Lights

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Tryptophan, Thanks and Travel

 

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Boardwalk at Moonstone Beach, Cambria, Californa

In the last few weeks, I haven’t been doing a whole lot of writing here.

Instead, I’ve been writing a novel.

Y’know, like one does.

But for the Thanksgiving holiday I’ll be traveling again: Adam and I are heading up to Central California to go cove exploring, wine tasting and beachcombing in Morro Bay, Paso Robles and Cambria.

Y’know, like two do.

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Utah’s National Parks: Permanence and Change

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Rock towers at Utah's Capitol Reef National Park

As some of you may have noticed (hey, we’re all busy), it’s the start of October 2011. Ten years ago this week I was off having a grand time with my mom and dad, exploring a remarkable swath of southern Utah.

Looking back on that trip, I’m still amazed at the endurance of love, family — and the Earth itself.

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Bertolli’s (Glorious) Italian Food Tour of L.A.

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Placemat at L.A.'s Caffe Bella Roma

Courtesy of Bertolli, we recently took a unique 9-hour tour of Los Angeles, indulging in Italian food from restaurants and purveyors all across town.

The verdict? A truly delicious day spent enjoying a version of our home city that we’d never seen — or tasted.

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Couple’s Getaway to San Antonio, Anyone?

 Couples Getaway to San Antonio, Anyone?

The Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas

Fancy a little summer weekend away with some American history, flowery gardens and a glide along a tree-lined river?

Why yes, I thought so.

And thanks to a special travel giveaway from the San Antonio Visitors Bureau, here’s your chance to make it happen!

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