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Five Hours in Ojai, CA
Not all trips derive from a desire to see a major European city, a famous landmark, or a national park. Some trips are inspired by something smaller—much smaller. For me, it was an open-air bookshop that led me to Ojai, CA. A few months ago, I stumbled upon an article about a California bookstore road…
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The Tiny Luxuries That Make Me Feel Rich
I often say, “I wish I were an heiress,” sometimes to my dad, who responds, “Yeah, me too, kid.” Unfortunately, I am a mere working woman. A one-and-a-half-income household of one. I don’t have a luxurious lifestyle with spa appointments, trips to Alps, lunch at the Polo Club, or staycations at the Chateau Marmont. But…
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What I Thought Would Make Me Feel Like an Adult (And What Actually Did)
As a kid, I loved The Game of Life. It was my second-favorite game—behind Clue! The road to adulthood seemed so straightforward: You went to college, started a fabulous job, got married, bought a Tudor house, had kids, and retired rich at Millionaire Estates. Although I never envisioned myself as a “married in the suburbs…
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A Solo Afternoon in Pleasanton, CA
This April, I found myself in the Bay Area for work, staying in San Ramon for two nights. Not sure if you’ve ever been to San Ramon, but it’s safe to say there won’t be a blog post featuring it anytime soon. I thought I would be inundated with work tasks but found myself done…
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