How I Kayaked in the Pacific and Lived to Tell the Tale

I’ll be honest. That headline is an attention grabber. Although, if you had asked me before I went kayaking in the Pacific, I would have told you that I was a bit scared. And just a little terrified. The reason? Sharks. (One of my three greatest fears, in case you missed it). When I was invited a few … Read more

What California Did For Me

You know what the downside is in the world of social media? Okay, wait. You know what one of the downsides is in the world of social media? The amount of time you spend indoors. Don’t get me wrong. Mobile technology is great. I love that I can do so much with my phone. I love that … Read more

Why Crayons and Summer Don’t Mix

I knew there had to be a bump in the road. I knew that things were just going too well. We moved. We’re finally just about finished with the first stage of unpacking. This is the stage where many boxes have been unpacked, pictures have been hung, and it’s starting to feel like a real … Read more

I love driving. An homage of sorts.

The title of the post is actually an homage to the first episode of the first season of “Mad Men.” I say that like I’m some uberfan that knows everything about the show. The truth is, that’s the only episode I’ve seen but there was a part that resonated with me the other day while … Read more

A Dream Test Drive Experience

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Yes, I’m going to blather on about cars. Yes, they are going to be Toyota cars. But don’t leave yet. I promise to make it fun. You see, I had the chance to visit the Toyota USA Headquarters in Torrance, California last week (ah, yes, now you understand why I had a lovely California pictorial … Read more

Living Vicariously Through My Husband’s Rental Cars

My husband (shaking head). Have you met him? If so, you can skip ahead. If not, here are a few things you need to know. My husband is awesome. He is a handyman plus. He can literally do anything: welding, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, IT, cooking, laundry, and even sewing. I’m convinced they based the … Read more

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