I tried Grammarly's online grammar check free of charge because I wanted to see if it was smarter than me. It wasn't, but it made some good subjective suggestions that were surprisingly intuitive for a robot. Here's the flow of events: I subscribe to the Dr. Laura podcast. … [Read more...]
You’re Welcome in Laney’s Closet – Upscale Clothing Swap in Agoura Hills
There is a magical place tucked behind Agoura Road that is filled with frocks and trinkets and purses and shoes! It reminds me of the closet in "Heaven on 5th" in the Sex and the City movie. Except it's not Sarah Jessica Parker, it's Laney Vivo, and this is her … [Read more...]
Flashback Friday: Jukebox Hero
You're just not cool unless you're wearing sunglasses inside and sticking out your tongue. … [Read more...]
A Worthy Excursion: Manhattan Beach for Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
The Friendship Circle is a wonderful organization that pairs students with their peers with special needs, to offer camaraderie and support, at school, at home, and in the community. There are chapters in 80 cities and in other countries too. We have one here in Agoura Hills. In … [Read more...]
Songs That Make Me Say Hell Yeah! “Royals” by Lorde
Here is it, folks. The first song I'm posting that doesn't stab me in the heart. I can't remember the last song that grabbed me by the gut and led to me buying it and playing it over and over until my family yelled at me to stop playing it already. This may have happened last … [Read more...]
Martha Stewart Is Kind of Right
Oh, the shorts in a bunch. My Facebook and Twitter feed is all up in a tizzy because Martha Stewart said "Who are these bloggers? They are not trained editors at Vogue Magazine...[blah blah] bloggers are not experts." First of all, I would like to hear the whole question … [Read more...]


