Our Adventure Book for Exploring Southern California

A Gift from the Heart

Last year, my husband and I became Harley-Davidson owners and we also celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. You may have seen posts from our rides and adventures on Instagram. We enjoy going on weekend rides around Southern California. If you’ve followed this blog from the start, you may recall our “how we met” story, […]

Photography Tips for Beginners

Photo Assignment: 20 Images of 1 Subject

Photography has been one of my hobbies for most of my life. I started out at a young age with a basic point and shoot camera back when we still used film. In high school, one of my electives was photography and we learned how to develop our film and make prints in the dark […]

Turn Patent Art into Gifts, Décor, and More!

Inspired by U.S. Patent Art

Are you looking for a unique gift idea or an interesting focal point for your home or office décor? Patent art – especially older patents – looks great as framed art, on a t-shirt, or on a tote bag! Inspired by art from United States issued patents, there are several sites on the internet that […]

How to Make Caramel Apple Spiced Cider

& Experiencing Autumn in San Diego, CA

Hello Fall! Are you ready for shorter days, cooler temperatures, and autumn colors? Living in southern California the change in seasons is often subtler than in other parts of the country. However, there are still ways to welcome autumn and celebrate the traditions of fall even in sunny San Diego. One of my favorite traditions […]

How to See the Safari Park from the Sky!

Up, up, and away! Magnificent views of safari animals roaming and rolling hills await when you embark on the Balloon Safari at the San Diego Safari Park. The Balloon Safari is an add-on experience that I had a chance to experience in late March on my birthday. Located in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley area […]