Relaxing at the Ritz Desert resort is a perfect spot to recharge Now that the hectic holidays are behind us, it’s time to relax and refresh in the New Year. Fortunately, we are an easy hour-and-a-half drive from the desert playground of Rancho Mirage, with its mountain vistas, stark landscapes, and spectacular sunsets that tinge…
Joyful Journeys Bringing happiness home in the New Year Posted on January 1, 2018 Everyone has a reason for traveling. Some look forward to meeting new people. Others want to break their routine and seek new sights and experiences. Then, there are those who love the challenges, whether it’s mastering the Paris Metro or learning…
Culture Spotlight: Warwick’s Posted on December 10, 2017 Running a successful local retail business — particularly in the age of Amazon — is no small feat. But when yours has been a cultural mainstay for nearly 80 years and bears the distinction as the oldest family-owned and operated bookstore in the country, the work is…
The Best of Berkeley Posted on December 5, 2017 It was Benjamin Braddock who introduced me to Berkeley. I was a big fan of The Graduate and watched repeatedly as he pursued Elaine Robinson across the Cal campus and staked out Moe’s Books on Telegraph Avenue. The movie is 50 years old this month, so…