I left Paradise over 19 years ago. I headed south to Santa Barbara and ended up moving around the country until settling in the Bay Area and making it my home. The house that my brother and I grew up in for the most part was lost in the Camp Fire this past week and our mom and stepdad were still ... READ the POST
Foodie: Thanksgiving Side Mashed Sweet Potatoes with See’s Scotch Kisses
My mother-in-law worked for many years at See's candy, so the store holds a special place in our hearts. Before she passed away, she taught me her trick to make Thanksgiving sweet potatoes extra special. It's now a staple that I make every year and the whole family looks forward to it. The secret is ... READ the POST
Marriage Equality & My Hope For the Future
There are moments in your life when something happens which will forever be engrained in your mind. You'll remember what you were doing, your surroundings, and the exact moment that something major happened. I vividly remember 9/11 and hearing of Princess Diana pass away. Yesterday marked another ... READ the POST
Foodie: Grandma’s Grape Leaves
Almost 8 years ago I met my future mother-in-law and she left a mark on me that I'll carry forever. She was a mother of 6, including a set of twins who didn't stop her from having her next 4 kids, worked full-time and had a set dinner menu every week. She was a force to be reckoned with and fiercely ... READ the POST
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