My suspicion is that there are many discriminating, borderline OCD travelers like myself who double and triple check hotel and destination information across a... »
Los Angeles
Fabrik Magazine – A Staple in the LA Arts Community
While working the LA Art Show last week, I met a group of really great people, affiliated with Fabrik Magazine – a 2-year old small-format magazine widely distributed in the LA Area. This is a magazine that supports local artists and galleries, and they appear to be loved in return. “FABRIK magazine covers Los... »
Snapshot from the 2010 FADA Los Angeles Art Show
I am happily ensconced in a small booth working the LA Art Show for an important client, a well-know art publication. And I’m buzzed by all the art and creative people around me. Artists, hippies, bohemians, eccentrics, taggers-turned-fine artists, hip collectors, hot curators, kids living in an art collective, just doing their... »
Sole Searching – A Runner’s Take On Cultural Immersion or How to Eat Dessert While on Holiday
“The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” ~Martin Mull The moment I pack my suitcase for a journey, I am perfectly resigned about two things. One – that I will not deprive myself of any gastronomic delight or opportunity to drink champagne while watching a sunset (or sunrise). ... »
A fun and hugely-entertaining Santa Monica Beach run
What better way to kick off the new year than a seven-mile run on the beach? I mean – why not take advantage of the mild climate that is the envy of all Rose Parade viewers around the world? That’s exactly what we did. The gorgeous beach, colorful characters and market stalls that line... »

An Indian Summer
Boy and his Bowls
Ramshackle Chic