I’m not one who has cable. Havent had it for several years, come to think of it. So when everyone talks about Portlandia, I don’t have much of a reference point other than I’ve understood Portland to be a very earthy, hipster vibe, somewhat wierd like Austin, kind of town. Last weekend, I had the […]
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Working in the world of retail for as long as I have, I’ve been fortunate enough to be familiar with many global brands, even as they are just starting to open up shop in the United States. For me, I have, luckily, been familiar with Sandro for many years. Though now, having lived in Paris for […]
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When in Rio a few years ago, we took the bus to go from Leblon to Copacabana and to be honest I was a bit snobbish about it. I thought…Who takes the bus? However, my ignorance was based on the fact that Americans don’t often take the bus. Nor much public transportation for that matter. […]
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For my lovely hometown of sunny San Diego, summer is in full swing…Even now in September! I see many postings from back home, that the heat is simply unbearable for many local San Diegans. The reality is, and as I’ve always said, summer truly begins in August and goes to at the very least, […]
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Like most places, when you’re a “stranger” in a new city (as they call foreigners here in Paris), there’s always adjustments to be made. The continual joke for living here in Paris is that perhaps I’m too smiley for this town and that I somehow need to perfect my “resting bitch face!” Well, today it […]
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Being raised in simpleton Amish Country, I always knew there was more to life out there than simply living my entire existence in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And as soon as I got my drivers license, I was out adventuring. Always! I would literally drive four hours just to go to the beach for a day, only to turn around […]
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