Lions and Leopards and Rhinos, Oh My!…
Word association. I am on my back in Pilates class and Marti, the Empress of Pilates instructors, compellingly calls for table top (on your back, bent knees, legs straight out […]
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Restaurant Reviews
Makin’ The Trek To Take On The “Little Beast”…
I was up most of the night. The Yankees lost in 11 innings to our nemesis, the Boston Red Sox. I am also prepping for an impending storm front at […]
Music
Hot Child in the City…
Just had an email exchange with one of my Chrysalis artists, Nick Gilder. You must remember, “Hot Child In the City.” It was Chrysalis’ first #1 single and boy, did […]
Music
Alabama Shakes Shook The Palladium…
I rarely go to concerts anymore unless it is Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (next concert will be my 30th!) I have seen just about every band multiple […]
Recipes, Retail Therapy
T3…Toby, Trader Joe’s and Target…
My name is Toby and I am a Trader Joe’s and Target addict. I enter these product laden stores and I start to sweat… no, it isn’t menopause, it is […]
Movies
Summer Movie Magic…
Do you remember the anticipation of great summer movies? Not just blockbusters, but meaningful, memorable films to see and share with friends. We all have summer memories of plopping down […]
Restaurant Reviews
Pleasin’ Pu Pu Platter…
Since Tuesday is Restaurant Day, I am serving up a Pu Pu Platter of tasty options. These are geographically desirable, delicious destinations. Los Angeles-Marina Del Rey and great restaurants is […]
LifeStyle, Politics
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff…
14 years ago tomorrow…I am publishing on Monday since Tuesday is the weekly restaurant blog…I was experiencing a truly memorable day on the island of Capri. I had just returned […]
Women's Health
Migraine On The Rocks…
I am focused and frustrated, waiting for the muse to appear and inspire me to write tomorrow’s blog…maybe she is geographically confused. I bet she is sweating it out looking […]
Retail Therapy
Sizzling Summer Sales…
L-R- J.Crew Panama hat regularly $58/sale $34. J.Crew vintage looking necklace $120/$40. Frye Veronica short boots. $300/$198.90. Summer means many different things to many people…beachin’ it, tanning, bikinis, sailing, […]