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September 1, 2025
Transitions: When a daughter becomes a son
I just wanted to say how proud I am, proud of the young woman you’ve become.”
There was a pause as my daughter took what I said in. Then she began to tremble, big wet tears rolling down...
June 27, 2025
A coastal escape offers waves, wildlife and worry-free luxury
While dreaming of travel and craving respite from summer season busyness, I received a fortuitous email in May that planted a seed-like idea. Short on time for two weeks abroad or a similar stint at a destination...
June 27, 2025
Vegas when it sizzles
Yes, summer in Las Vegas is hot. Very hot. Sometimes super hot. Yet there are reasons why a short, zippy trip in July or August can be a fun choice. Hear me out.
Since, in fact, Vegas summers...
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February 28, 2025
How to fireproof homes in style
Recent images from Los Angeles and in 2023 from Lahaina, Hawaii, of homes left untouched and intact while surrounding houses were entirely destroyed by wildfires are dramatic and compelling. How did one home survive in a neighborhood...
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February 28, 2025
Pantone picks ‘Mocha Mousse’ as Color of the Year
Every year for the past 25 years, Pantone has announced their Color of the Year. Last year it was Peach Fuzz. The year before that was Viva Magenta. For 2025 they have chosen Mocha Mousse.
It’s a choice...
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December 31, 2024
A recycling love story births Urban Ore
Two tiny steps and a 15-minute kiss launched the 40-year marriage of Daniel Knapp and Mary Lou Van Deventer. The couple lives close to the Richmond border in Contra Costa County and are co-founders of Berkeley-based Urban...
November 29, 2024
Town Love duo pick local gifts
There’s an old adage about gifting that long predates Amazon and free shipping and Instagram targeting: It’s the thought that counts. The notion conjures up images of painstakingly hand-made gifts imbued with profound personalization. It’s a nice...
