Married Life

Catalina Island: Fifth Anniversary

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Don’t Knock Wood They say the Fifth Anniversary is wood. Apparently, for our Fifth Anniversary, it’s virus! Our hopes for a Mexican cruise dashed by disease, International travel will have to wait. Next up on the Bucket List: Santa Catalina Island! A four day romantic getaway is the perfect alternative.[…]

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The Palm Springs Thing: Korakia Pensione

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During an especially horrid time in my life, I stumbled on a dream:  an article in Sunset Magazine about a beautiful Palm Springs oasis called “Korakia.”  I tore that page out and pasted it on my bulletin board, promising myself that one day I would visit this magical retreat.  Years[…]

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Date-Aversary at the Brigantine in Del Mar

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We were looking for someplace fun to celebrate our Sixth Date-aversary.  That’s the sixth anniversary of our first date, and it happened to fall on a warm Saturday night.  We are huge oyster fans, and The Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar in Del Mar had been on our bucket list[…]

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Getty Center Getaway: A Cultural Peak

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Into each life, a little culture must fall.  Well, should anyway.  When you live near a city like Los Angeles, “culture” shouts from every corner.  But we’re talking capital-C Culture, as in the Getty Center.  It’s a perfect Day Two of a visit to LA. Often when we attend events[…]

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