I know this spotlight series usually highlights a local brand but Southern California is also home to many wonderful charities and BookEnds is a new favorite. BooksEnds was founded by Brandon, an eight year old boy, who noticed that a local children’s home was in […]
The Central Library is one of my favorite places in all of Los Angeles. Not only is it a beautiful repository for the written word but it also houses an exhibit space where I’ve seen many interesting displays. Their current exhibit, Songs in the Key […]
The day I went to the dessert tasting at Ramekin I made sure to get there a bit early so I could stop by one of my favorite bookstores – Skylight Books. Skylight Books is a fun, independent bookstore in the heart of Los Feliz. […]
Lazy Sunday – a column where I discuss my favorite lazy day indulgences – movies, television shows, books, music and more. I am a sucker for a good memoir. Maybe I’ve heard of the person, maybe I haven’t but if they write a book about […]
Every time I drive through Salinas I see the sign for the National Steinbeck Center and think “some day I’m going to go there.” But, I’m usually tired of driving so long and just want to get to San Francisco. So I don’t stop. And […]
A couple of years ago I attended an awesome event at the Nokia Theater – Tina Fey in conversation with Steve Martin. Two of my favorite comedians together on stage to discuss Ms. Fey’s book – Bossypants. The evening was wonderful – both parties were […]