Anna Curtin, my Aunt Ann (and my dad’s only sister), was my pinnacle of female independence and strength at an early age. As a kid we would visit my fun, loud, and sparkly Aunt Ann who had numerous boyfriends and husbands that fell by the wayside, and when in her mid-30’s, she adopted a baby on her own. This was sometime around 1980, where divorce … Continue reading In memory – 5 things I learned about life from my Aunt Ann
If iconic locations can inspire artistic majesty, then the City of Angels is pure magic. Few cities have inspired more songs about their wonders. From old school rockers to modern rappers, song mavens in all genres pay tribute to Los Angeles. These nine songs celebrate everything that makes LA unique. If it’s cold and snowy where you’re located, put in your earbuds, turn up the … Continue reading 9 Songs That Perfectly Represent LA
UPDATED: COCO QUEEN in West Hollywood, FUKU in Santa Monica and STRFSH in Santa Monica can all be delivered on Grubhub. 20% off on all take-out and delivery orders at CoCo with the code: Quarantined Queen. For STRFSH and more options at SOCIAL EATS – there is a drive-thru pickup in the 3rd Court Alley and free local delivery. Simply call 424.317.5429 upon arrival and … Continue reading Three amazing places for quick chicken in LA
A girl in a cheetah print dress, heels, and matching hat cruises elegantly on a bike down the small paved street backed up to a jungle. Tulum, Mexico is steamy in late May and it’s hard to not move without dripping in sweat. I wonder how she keeps her makeup on as she looks like she just stepped out of Vogue. An older Mexican man … Continue reading Mix up your Tulum vacation, but does paradise come with a price?
Less than an hour flight (or 6-hour drive) from Los Angeles, you can change your scenery and flee LA for an extended getaway with a completely different feel – the San Francisco Bay. Down and around the Bay, mix up your geographic and cultural flavor by staying in 3 distinct locations for an unforgettable trip – Berkeley, Chinatown, and the Presidio. Get to know each … Continue reading Savor the San Francisco Bay 3 ways
It was the Irish who put the “e” in whiskey. And you can really taste the difference. Irish whiskey is distinct from other whiskies around the world, offering a flavorful profile all its own. But while the rest of the industry has relocated to nearby Cork, Teeling is proudly distilling in Ireland’s traditional home of whiskey-making. Earlier this year, the company opened the first new … Continue reading A Teeling Tasting at The Tasting Kitchen
Screams of whooo and wheee and whoo hoo echoed around our boat of about a dozen people as iPhones were on full video mode and some of us just hoped to memorialize the experience in our minds. You may have thought we were at a concert as we sipped and cheers-ed our Kona Big Wave beers, but we were on a 25-foot inflatable zodiac in … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Hawaii (the Big Island) in a few days
As hip-hop first exploded throughout New York City’s boroughs and surrounding towns, a new generation was emerging: the first to be raised on the genre. At the center of it all was a collective known as The Juice Crew, as led by the charismatic radio personality Mr. Magic, whose Rap Attack was the first program of its kind on a commercial station; that show was, of course, … Continue reading Author Ben Merlis On His New Book, Cold Chillin’ Records & More
The old song fibbed — sometimes, it does rain in southern California. When you can’t head to the beach to tan, what do you do for fun? Only whatever you want! The City of Angels offers a plethora of fun things to do. Whether you want to get scientific or explore your creative side, you’ll find plenty to do and see regardless of the weather. … Continue reading What to do for Fun in LA when it rains
The Grand Opening of the new Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos kicked off its arrival with a SMASH – on the southern tip of Mexico’s 1,000-mile-long Baja Peninsula. Hard Rock’s classic Guitar Smash included over 50 participants on the beach swinging and smashing strings – with all proceeds benefitting a local charity. Leading the cause for this Hard Rock brand staple was celebrity host, Mario … Continue reading Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos opens with a SMASH
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