If I had to summarize May of 2023 with just a couple of words, they’d definitely be “extended vacation.” This month has been all about cross-country travel, live music and festivals, great food, and time with some of my dearest friends and loved ones- a trend I’m hoping will continue into June, as well! But […]
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The very first time I came to San Diego was in the Summer of 2005. I had been invited by a couple of friends of mine to stop by an outdoor music festival and spend an extended weekend being given a tour of all the cooler, “hidden gems” in and around their city- and I […]
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Despite the fact that “May Gray” was in full effect shortly after my arrival in San Diego last week, I didn’t let it stop me from spending the majority of my stay outdoors in places like the park and the beach. Outdoor dining (and drinking) was the way to go- and after using an abundance […]
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It seems fitting that I would commemorate 500 posts here at ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ from the comforts of a loft overlooking downtown San Diego and the Bay, watching the sun rise and the city come to life minute by minute. This place has always been dear to my heart for nearly twenty years now- largely […]
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I know I say it at the end of every year when I’m putting together my final reflective posts before I take a little break for New Year’s Eve/Day- especially when it comes to this type of post in particular- but narrowing down hundreds (if not thousands) of photos from a year’s worth of travels […]
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It’s good to be home and getting back into my usual grind with both my daily regimens and my work schedule- and although I’m still adjusting to the time zone difference and sporadic sleep patterns since touching down in Boston- I’m looking forward to the upcoming long weekend and getting into September and all things […]
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Good Morning from fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! I arrived back in town yesterday afternoon/evening following an impromptu 24+ hour road trip to San Diego earlier this week where I stopped by to surprise longtime friends, visit some of my favorite neighborhoods- and catch a quick gig from The Killers (who I’m seeing again tonight!) San […]
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Oh July! Where does the time go? With the end of this month coming up and the beginning of August- and the last leg of Summer- right around the corner, I wanted to give a proper send-off to a proper month that was filled with milestones, memories- a serious heatwave- and even a little but […]
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