Kawasaki – A leader in the beginning – A leader today! Kawasaki introduced the world to a whole new type of recreation with its Jet Ski® watercraft—creating a new market niche plus passionate and enthusiastic devotees along the way! In 1973, Kawasaki released the world’s first mass-production Jet Ski® watercraft, the JS400, which created a new market for personal watercraft, mainly for […]
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Burgundy off-the-shoulder Maxi Dress by Lulus $94 The season for more formal date nights and going-out starts in the fall. Women’s fashions change dramatically, but most of these dresses are very classic and can last for more than one season. Here we present “going-out dresses,” with the quality of designer boutiques, yet at prices only […]
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“No, I wasn’t trying to be streamlined or futuristic,” architect Charles Deaton said, explaining the evolution of his Sculptured House in Genesee. “I was going to do a piece of sculpture for its own sake. It became long and low and flat because of the internal planning, and also to be part of the mesa. […]
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AN EXERCISE TO HELP WITH ONE OF LIFE’S BIGGEST DILEMMAS Who Am I? Seeing yourself in a new way by combining your self-view with the perceptions of friends, family, and peers. Above a Johari Window is divided into four window squares. The philosopher Charles Handy thinks this concept is easier to comprehend if thought of as “The […]
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The Broad Art Museum’s exterior is an unusual lattice-like facade that floats around the outside walls of a rectangular building. The Broad Museum on Grand Ave. (downtown) is a contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli Broad and his wife Edythe, to exhibit their personal collection of modern (post-war) and contemporary art. The very unusual […]
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California is known for it’s wine country in Northern California, and for it’s magnificent, year round produce from Central and Southern California and for it’s healthy cuisine. All of these elements come together in this hearty vegan, rice and vegetable dish. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups of fresh sliced white mushrooms 1/4 cup white wine […]
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A favorite of many Bed and Breakfast’s in California is the “Dutch Baby” pancake, usually served with fresh berries and powdered sugar What Is a Dutch Baby Pancake? Pre-Made Blended Batter, a Hot Oven, and a very Hot Skillet are the “winning combination” for the perfect Dutch Babies! Start with a thin, pancake-like batter and a […]
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As we dined the scene above was the view from our table. 1500 Ocean Restaurant is the top-of-the-line dining experience at the Del Coronado Resort, and one of the top-rated restaurants in the San Diego metro area. 1500 OCEAN – A SCENIC 5 STAR BEACH-FRONT RESTAURANT Inspired by its beachfront setting at the Hotel del […]
Mmmmm Paella! Our connoisseur of dining-out has been at it again. He’s always on the hunt for great food and eating his way into new adventures. In this issue he tries brunch at “Bar Dough” and dinner at “El Five”… both in Denver, Colorado. AT BAR DOUGH Bar Dough is an Italian kitchen that […]
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By Cathy Addoms Fall is great when the weather cools down and the leaves change. But it’s also a time when things get busy as we head into the holiday season, kids may be going back to school and sometimes you just need some food ideas and options that will make your life easier. This […]