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...]
Meditation Is Good For You: YogaWorks
My friend Melanie in a meditative moment at Nicholas Flats I'm a mother, a writer, a PFA president (that's the same as a PTA for those of you outside The Bubble), a friend, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a cook, a cleaner, a chauffeur, and I can keep going. Exhausted yet? I am. … [Read more...]
Hike of the Week: Skelton Canyon Trail
I don't usually set out on a hike later than noon, but on a recent Saturday I had several hours with no plans, and I was itching to get out in the beautiful hills. This hike is perfect and the light was gorgeous as the sun started its descent. The Skelton Canyon trailhead is at … [Read more...]
First Hike of the Year – Simi Peak and China Flats
China Flats, on the way up to Simi Peak Thanks to a standing arrangement with my friend Deb, I take a hike about once a week, and usually somewhere that is new to me. Deb is an important part of this because without a person who will expect me to go somewhere, I will stay in my … [Read more...]
Halloween in the Bubble
Most people in these parts go trick-or-treating in one of three areas: Hempstead Street, Three Springs in Westlake Village, and Deerhill in Oak Park. When I say "most people" I mean most trick-or-treating aged kids and their parents that we know in Agoura Hills. For our first … [Read more...]