October 2018

Holiday Cards 2018: Choosing the Perfect Card

I love holiday traditions and one of our family traditions is sending annual holiday cards to our friends and family.  I also love receiving photo cards each year from friends and family, and seeing how their kids have grown, etc.   Last year I was so impressed with Mpix, I decided to order our cards from them again this year.
I take tons of pictures &hellip…

Penguin Place : Dunedin, New Zealand

Penguin Place is located in Dunedin, and is not easy to get to, but was one of the highlights of our trip to New Zealand.  Dunedin lies on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, and is covered with beaches and wide open spaces. It’s a massive open space of land where the weather can change in a minute. The…

Breast Cancer is an analogy for the Malibu Triathlon

I competed in the 2016 Malibu Triathlon. I was asked to be part of a relay team by my fantastic reconstructive surgeon, who sponsored a team.  Each year her office has dedicated this event to the strong women their practice has been privileged to care for – all breast cancer survivors. These survivors inspire others with their courage, perseverance, and ability to remain … Read on…

5 Reasons to Visit Halong Bay, Vietnam

Halong Bay, Vietnam is one of the more breathtaking places we have ever explored. Halong Bay is about 150 kms from Hanoi, and is one of nature’s most serene natural wonders. There are over 3,000 islands in the beautiful green/blue water, and over 1,000 have their own names. WHen you visit Halong Bay you’ll be amazing that many…