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SANTA CRUZ: Mountains to Sea

Posted on March 30, 2018 by admin

Stars and weather aligned for a couple discovery beach days… first morning started a beach perfect day in Capitola Village looking for the morning cup of coffee… found it at Mr. Toots and enjoyed it by the beach… continued on … Continue reading →

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MOVIE NIGHT: Contact

Posted on August 26, 2017 by admin

“Contact” is a film that takes place at the intersection of science, politics and faith. Those are three subjects that don’t always fit easily together. The movie is based on a novel by Carl Sagan, who told us with such … Continue reading →

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SAN JOSE: Happy International Jazz Day!

Posted on April 30, 2017 by admin

A short visit to see the Tech Challenge and a second visit to Fragile Waters brought us the surprise of jazz in Downtown San Jose… how could I have forgotten that today is the International Jazz Day? Well, we love … Continue reading →

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DESTINATION: Asilomar Anniversary

Posted on April 3, 2016 by admin

Short, anniversary weekend at Asilomar State Beach. Finally 🙂 We had booked rooms at Best Western Inn & Suites and Rosedale Inn, both nice in their own way, but fell in love with Asilomar!

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CITINERARY: Thanksgiving in South California

Posted on November 20, 2015 by admin

[11/24/2015] Morro Bay – Comfort Inn Morro Bay [11/25/2015] Santa Barbara –Motel 6 East Beach [11/26-29/2015] Venice Beach – Su Casa at Venice Beach Venice Beach: Gehry’s Binoculars Building | Venice Beach House | SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF MURALS … Continue reading →

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Musical Gifts: Joshua Bell and Friends

Posted on January 5, 2014 by admin

There is something about this Christmas Confusion that fascinated my kids, after watching it quite a few times they’ve and asked for more 🙂

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MOVIE NIGHT: The Polar Express

Posted on December 13, 2013 by admin

The Polar Express A doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

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Halloween Movie Night: A Troll in Central Park

Posted on October 31, 2013 by admin

A Troll in Central Park was such a sweet movie for Halloween! Not to mention the imaginary itinerary to Central Park 🙂

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HOLIDAY: Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by admin

Have a Happy Healthy Halloween! Enjoy some of our favorite books, films, games and music for Halloween!

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Surprising Sunday: International Cottages

Posted on June 16, 2013 by admin

First real day in San Diego happened to be Father’s Day, so we thought to have a fresh start at La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market on our way to Balboa Park where we wanted to spend the day. La … Continue reading →

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