Tag Archives: california

Frolicking in the ocean…

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Ms. C

I am not a swimmer.  As such, if I ever disappear after an alleged late night swim - demand an investigation.  A frightening childhood experience with a near-drowning in a swimming pool was enough to provide me with a healthy respect for … Continue reading →

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Do you know the way to San Jose?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Ms. C

One of Dionne Warwick’s best known hits is the song Do You Know the Way to San Jose? from the movie Valley of the Dolls.  My question today as I sat in San Jose’s Mineta International Airport was,  ”Do you … Continue reading →

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Defining vacation…

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Ms. C

I read that someone once defined vacation as a period of travel and relaxation when you take twice the clothes and half the money you need. I concur, that is a truism of vacations. As we wrap up our beach house … Continue reading →

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A rose by any another name…

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Ms. C

The whole clan packed up and visited the beach community of Santa Cruz today. It was rainy and gloomy day in Santa Cruz.  The temperature only reached the high 50s. In a local store, a young female employee dressed in jeans, a sweater and … Continue reading →

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Don’t flash the octopus…

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ms. C

If you travel to the Central Coast of California you will want to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  It really is a great family outing.  Even though fish and sea life are not my favorite creatures, I remain in awe … Continue reading →

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