If the entire country of Italy in quarantine has not made you aware that we might face the same thing here, then you're not paying attention. It's not a reason to panic, but it certainly is a reason to prepare. Personally, I'm not freaking out about coronavirus. In fact, as a self-declared germaphobe I feel like I've been in training for this coming pandemic for years. via GIPHY When my kids were little I never, ever shared a drink from my water bottle or ate off the same utensil. If …
The Who Was Worth The Thirty Year Wait
Thirty years ago, I had tickets to see The Who as part of their Reunion Tour in Toronto, except I never got to use them. My father, without consulting me first, committed me to work the night of the concert. I was apocalyptic, with an extra dash of over dramatization, as only a 20 year old can pull off. How did he not understand that this was the very last time The Who would tour? Like ever?! The job that took The Who away from me 30 years ago. Technically I could have blown off work, …
The Perfect Way to Spend the Day Before a Red Eye Out of LAX
A red eye out of LAX is not something people typically look forward to, but if you know how to spend the day leading up to your flight, it may be something you actually start to plan on purpose. The best way to make the most of your day before a red eye out of LAX is with your own personal beach butler from Perry's Cafe and Beach Rentals in Santa Monica. I was able to experience the Beach Butler service with Perry's while on a recent press trip with Visit California and loved …
When is a Race Not a Race? When It’s Fun!
This post is brought to you by the makers of MOTRIN® This past weekend, I joined 10,300 of my closest friends in Ottawa to run a 5K race. Obviously, I don’t really have that many friends, but since running is largely a solitary pursuit, it always feels good to join a community of runners all chasing down a common goal. I play a lot of head games to motivate myself to keep running, but when I’m in a race I rely on the people I’m with to push me through. Sometimes it’s friends, sometimes it’s …
Fun Weekend Project: Vintage Charging Station for Electronics
Tell me if this sounds like a familiar scene at your house: Yelling, "WHERE'S MY PHONE?" at least once per day. Spending five minutes of your life you'll never get back untangling power cords. Searching every dusty corner and under couch cushions for the right charger for your phone. Damn you, manufacturers. Vowing to find a solution so you never have this problem again. Annnd repeating the whole mess again day after day after …
