Valentine’s Day.  My favorite holiday of the year.  More than Thanksgiving, more than Halloween, more than Christmas.  Why? Because I’m a sucka for love.  The romance, the flowers, the well thought out card (ha!). The one day of the year that some might say is completely overrated, yet, I happily soak it all up.  And [...]

Oakland is quickly becoming (dare I say) THE mecca of artists. And on the first Friday eve of each month galleries, bars, coffee shops, cafes, canni clubs…you name it…in the Uptown area open their doors to show the hearts and souls of these creative individuals. Folks from all backgrounds come together as a community to [...]

The year: 1996 Significant events: June 23 – Nintendo 64 video game system is released in Japan. August 28 – Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are formally divorced. September 7 – Tupac is shot.  Dies six days later.  October 23 – OJ Simpson civil trial begins. November 5 – Bill Clinton [...]

At any given time there are certain things that I get attached to, whether they’re objects, accessories, music, clothing, makeup, scents, the color of my hair…etc, etc…you get the picture.  Some items stay for awhile (i.e. my vintage fur jacket from a previous post) and some go away quickly (i.e. my stupid fixation with hair [...]

This was a beautiful year.  Like excellent wine, I know I will look back at this year with a special fondness.  Memories of the little things, the big things, the interesting things, the sleepless nights, the people, the love, the endless blessings…and on and on and on.  2011…you were gorgeous.  2012…let’s do this.  Next level [...]