A Visit to Anacapa Island

I’d never heard of Anacapa until last weekend when my daughter treated me to a Wildlife Cruise. Departing from Oxnard, our three hour cruise included a trip to the edge of Anacapa. Despite the fact that many folks from SoCal have at least visited Santa Catalina, this was my first visit to the Channel Islands My daughter knew enough to... read more

Being a Local Tourist

I played local tourist this past week and checked out two spots worth sharing. One is familiar and the other is brand new. The familiar spot is the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas. Those of us who’ve lived for decades in North County San Diego still call it Quail Botanical Gardens. Since my last visit, they have moved the entrance.... read more

Angels and Other Creatures: Mount Auburn Cemetery

During a recent visit to New Hampshire to help my sister move, I passed by many cemeteries. As historic as they were, I never saw an angel statue. As my trip ended, I realized I couldn’t possibly leave New England without seeing at least one angel. I did some research, found Mount Auburn Cemetery, and allotted myself an hour to tour it prior to... read more

Need My Angels

We are already two months into 2021 and I haven’t seen an angel yet. San Diego weather is perfect for angel hunting right now: sunny with a light breeze. Is that breeze from an angel’s wings you might ask? I had two requirements for my search. One, a cemetery I haven’t visited before. Two, it needed to be within an hour drive from my... read more

It’s a Stroll in the Park – Heisler Park

A few months ago, my husband and I needed a “day”cation and decided to drive an hour north to Laguna Beach. We started with a delicious lunch on the outdoor patio at C’est La Vie. Afterwards, we headed to Heisler Park. This park offers an easy one mile walk along the coastline. In addition to the ocean views, there are 17 pieces of public... read more