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Dogs have been constant companions in our lives.  From the tiniest Chihuahua to the enormous Great Dane, dogs are an incredibly diverse species.  Man’s best friend and furry family member provide us with affection and unconditional love.   There are many benefits to owning a dog.  For example, just petting a dog has been shown …

Catalina Island is one of our favorite weekend destinations for adventure and entertainment.  It is about an hour boat ride from SoCal and once you get there, it is so small that you do not need a car to get around.  Even though it is a small downtown, there is a lot to do on …

Back in late October, my husband and I took a weekend getaway to the hillside town of Temecula.  With its award-winning wineries and great restaurants, Temecula is the perfect resort destination. We went during the end of Harvest Season.  Harvest – or “crush” as it is sometimes called- usually falls between August and October.   …

Yay! Spring is finally here. For most of us, it is time to pack away those scarves and gloves and find our sandals. From spring cleaning to planting our favorite flowers, spring is the perfect season to do activities before the hot summer. Along with the season of spring comes longer hours of daylight. This …

When we think of St. Patrick’s Day, many of us think of leprechauns, parades, festivals, and green beer.  What this day commemorates is St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.   There are a lot of traditions and symbols that are associated with St. Patrick’s Day.  To begin with, the four-leaf clover. These clovers are …

In a city known for skyscrapers, painted ladies (colorful Victorian houses), the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Lombard Street and sourdough bread, San Francisco has a lot to do….and lots of great food to eat. I live on the outskirts of the city so I am there quite often. My wife and I like to take …

Once a year my friends and I take an annual trip to the Napa Valley wine country.  We bring our wives and make a long weekend out of it.  Even though we do different tastings, we always pick one winery that we spend the afternoon at.  We take the tour, do the tastings and the …

I am a bigtime bookworm.  This may sound weird to most, but I would rather pick up a good book than turn on Netflix.  I know I am in the minority by saying something like that, but I have a few friends that can say the same.  I’m even involved in small book clubs that …

  Visiting the Caribbean has always been on my bucket list.  There are dozens of islands scattered across the Caribbean. With the warm, clear waters, white sand beaches and endless sunshine, it is truly paradise found!  Well, I finally got the chance to go and could not ask for better vacation.   We visited The …

No matter where you call home there are always new places to go and adventure.  Sure, driving around in a car will let you get places faster and you might drive by some pretty cool views, but it doesn’t compare to being in the outdoors and being rewarded with a beautiful view of the sunset …