February 28, 2018
I’m riding 130 feet in the air at the top of the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel. From my vantage point above the Santa Monica Pier at Pacific Park, I have a panoramic view of the surrounding Southern California coastline. … Read More...
Category: Experiencing, Lifestyle, shopping, Travel
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December 18, 2017
The festivities begin as soon as I step into the streetcar.
I sit next to a woman wearing a large hat adorned with flowers and illuminated by tiny, white lights. This might seem a bit odd anywhere else, but … Read More...
Category: Education & Tours, Experiencing, Garden Tourism, Lifestyle, Public Gardens, Travel
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November 23, 2017
Photo: Robin Plaskoff Horton
This Thanksgiving morning I’m pondering all the things in my life for which I am grateful.
I am blessed with two great children and many dear friends. I’m grateful for my loyal readers and followers who … Read More...
Category: Experiencing, Lifestyle, Travel
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September 28, 2017
Photo: Robin Plaskoff Horton, Urban Gardens
The 70 “petals” of engineer/designer Julian Melchiorri’s bionic chandelier Exhale contain algae that simulate the natural process of photosynthesis, releasing oxygen to purify the air.
I viewed the chandelier on a private guided tour … Read More...
Category: Education & Tours, Green & Sustainable, Green Gadgets, Greening, Lighting, Solar Energy, Travel
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June 12, 2017
Paris, Stockholm, Barcelona, Brooklyn, Winston-Salem, Los Angeles…In my visits across the country and abroad, I’ve experienced some compelling imagery and special moments that have captured my soul with their intriguing visual details.
The New Nordic Cuisine
The luscious beet, perched … Read More...
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