Hello, it's November, and I'm taking on the NaNoWriMo challenge again. NaNoWriMo is a weird little shortie for National Novel Writing Month. The challenge is to write 50,000 words of a story in 30 days. There is no prize beyond the fact that you did it. Maybe you have the … [Read more...]
Staycation at Residence Inn LAX – Part 2 of 3: C&O Trattoria
In August my son and I set out to experience an overnight stay at Residence Inn LAX, which is walking distance to the airport, some other hotels, a vacant lot, and a parking garage. We used the pool for a bit, and checked out the property, but that didn't take very long and at … [Read more...]
Painting and Wine Make Better Art at Pinot’s Palette
Directed painting workshops - paired with wine drinking - have been popping up all over the place. I attended one that I found to be fun and relaxing earlier this year as a special event at The Play Destination. But now there is a local place anybody can go for this fun night out … [Read more...]
Mom’s Night Out at the Play Destination
What's better than an indoor playground in Agoura Hills? An indoor playground for grownups - with wine and a fun activity! On Thursday, November 6 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM, The Play Destination will be joined by Jen's List, MomAngeles, and The Pump Station for Mom's Night Out. The … [Read more...]
We Olive at the Oaks Mall
This feature might have been more useful to you late last fall, say, just before Thanksgiving and Hannukah, and then Christmas, when there are lots of party invitations and gifts to get for people you love or just like or don't even know at all. But all is not lost. There will … [Read more...]