It Snowed… In London!
Photo Courtesy of Time.com Guess what? It snowed! In honour of the snow that (sort of) fell over London (but not really, because it’s…
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Wintertime in Washington D.C.!
Now living in Los Angeles, going home for the holidays for me often includes a trip to Washington D.C.! Wintertime in D.C. is always chilly,…
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Five Minutes of Heaven – Film Review
Released in 2008, starring Liam Neeson & James Nesbitt There are many true life stories of reconciliation springing from the Troubles in Northern Ireland. At the first…
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Winter Holiday in Changbaishan, China!
Where to go on winter holiday? How about to a unique latitude & longitude (41.98°N x 128.08°E) in the world where no less than…
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On the Lighter Side, Winter Shopping in Paris… Soldes
Stunning window displays intrigue and beckon the shoppers inside to profit from the clearance…. Yet more shopping … Mais oui ! It is contemporary…
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Remember Me to the Children – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
This is a poem of the words my mother spoke to me in a dream. I had been missing her with a vengeance. Not…
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It’s Getting Cold in Britain
I mentioned this before the New Year, but I’m going to mention it again as I find it to be incredibly important. It’s getting…
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Monster High Reboot – A Collector’s Thoughts
Mere days before the New Year rolled around, Mattel released a sizzle reel, one that could change the future of Monster High forever. Monster…
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Once in a Blue Moon
So many people right about now will be talking about the New Year, and goals, and what other people are doing, and cool stuff…
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Culture Honey: Paris – Welcome to 2016; Culture, Community, Connection; Love and Light
As a Californian living in Paris, I have been thinking about culture. Culture comprises an understanding about people’s ‘way of life’, i.e., the way…
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A Little Child Will Lead You – A Poem by Julie Clark
Photo by: Anna Christine This poem is dedicated to a little girl (8 years old), my friends’ daughter, who befriended another little girl, a…
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Living Local | Pasadena: Happy New Year from the Beautiful Pasadena Rose Parade!
Every year, people from all over the country and even international visitors flock to Pasadena for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game. This year was no exception, with Pasadena swelling to over 700,000 visitors eager to take part in the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl festivities!
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