A Step Out West
By the time this blog goes live, I will be halfway through my adventure in Utah. It has always been on my list of places to explore, but I have never had the chance or the travel buddy until now. Before this, I have only been to the western side of the United States for quick work trips or a weekend wedding but have never had the chance to explore for more than a day or two.
Dine with the Black Dahlia and Marilyn Monroe
California is officially open for business! Our West Coast sales team of one — yours truly — celebrated the occasion with a round of in-person meetings with none other than Francis X. Gallagher in town. It was an eventful week, to say the least. We traversed the city from Manhattan Beach to San Bernardino County. Let me preface: I grew up on the West Side, Culver City to be precise, and for anyone who knows a West-sider, you know we rarely leave the perimeter. One of our meetings took us to Rancho Cucamonga; Upland, specifically. For my West-siders, I know you’re crying inside; trust me, I did, too, when I was asked to get out there. I even asked if I needed my passport.
Summer Days
Now that it is officially summer, I am starting to get excited about some of the things I have planned for the rest of the summer. Although I love low-key summer days hanging out in the pool and relaxing, you still have to take advantage of summer and all it has to offer.
Pizza for the Win
Attending my first Chicago Sky game this season, I decided to make a day of it in downtown Chicago. I started the day checking out the Loop Mural Walk (see yesterday's blog), watched the Sky win and finished with victory pizza at Pizano's.
Chicago’s Loop Mural Walk
I always enjoy seeing interesting things as I walk off the beaten path in downtown Chicago. On a recent trip, I stumbled upon amazing murals which I learned are part of the Loop Mural Walk.
Creswell Bakery
For more than 12 years now, my husband and I have been making the four-hour trip up Interstate 5 between our home in Southern Oregon to Portland, where several friends and family members live. Pre-COVID, we'd make that journey every few months, and we'd usually make it in one hop, with no stops except for a soft drink or perhaps a quick drive-through fast food meal. About four years ago, though, our neighbors, who also travel pretty regularly to the Portland area, asked if we'd ever stopped at the Creswell Bakery. They went on to rave about the sandwiches and great baked goods to be had there. On their recommendation, we decided to stop in on our next trip north.
Luggage That Shows the World Who You Are
I recently learned about ROAM Luggage, a brand that allows you to create your own luggage design. I was intrigued by the concept and set out to learn more. Those designing their own suitcases can choose the colors for every detail from a palette of choices — there won’t be any mistaking your bag on the luggage carousel anymore! ROAM was created by one of the founders of TUMI Luggage, alongside a team of experts. All the luggage is handcrafted in the United States. Once designed, it is custom-built by American artisans and shipped within one to five days.
Return to the Motherland, Part Two
I’m back — and, oh, what a trip it was! I believe we left off Part One as I was about to head to my first beach day on a beautiful island in Bayahibe, a resort town about 10 miles east of La Romana.
Winery Hopping in Virginia
A few weekends ago, my friend and I took another friend away for a weekend of winery hopping as a mini-bachelorette party. We haven’t all been together in years, so it was a perfect excuse to reconnect and celebrate her upcoming wedding. Our Airbnb was just across the state line of West Virginia, and we spent the day exploring wineries in Purcellville, Virginia.
#globility
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