A few weekends ago, my family and I headed out to Ventura for a fantastic lunch at Black Angus Steakhouse. You might remember me mentioning their grand re-opening back in November, and now that the holiday rush has finally settled, it felt like the perfect time to treat my parents to a meal there. Even though it’s a 45-minute drive from the Valley, that crisp beach air and coastal breeze make every mile worth it. We started out with … [Read more...]
Monday Musings: Rainy Day Edition
It's Monday and has been raining every day in Southern California since Thursday, which feels like an eternity. We are not used to this much rain in such a short time. Not only that, but I feel for those who live in flash flood areas, like those affected by the LA fires earlier this year. However, we need the rain and sometimes it's nice to stay indoors and relax. Which brings me back to this Monday Musings blog post and the five things that I've … [Read more...]