It’s officially summer! My beach bag is packed & ready to go with: dark sunglasses (the darker, the better for the nearly full moon) a soft, turquoise blue beach towel from Maui sunscreen (the max SPF known to human-kind) wet wipes to get the greasy sunscreen off my fingertips after applying … Read Entire Post
Take heart, dolphin & whale fans! India is the 4th country in the world—along with Costa Rica, Hungary, and Chile—to ban the capture and import of cetaceans for the purpose of commercial entertainment. Many people around the world believe dolphins and whales are intelligent enough to justify the same ethical … Read Entire Post
Artists strive to be original. From writers to painters to musicians to photographers, we are constantly pushing ourselves to create something unique in the world. This weekend, I attended the opening reception for an exhibit called “Hanji ‘Reborn’” by Ham Sup. The artist, who hails from Korea, began his career … Read Entire Post
Spring Break: one of my favorite phrases. My ideal spring break is spent at the beach in the waves. I’ve spent several spring breaks at beaches all over San Diego County. I’ve done a couple in Rosarito Beach in Baja California, splashing in the Pacific Ocean and feasting on fish tacos, … Read Entire Post
Researchers at Florida International University in Miami have developed a Wall of Wind, the country’s most powerful hurricane simulator. The massive machine, which measures 8,000 square feet, has 12 electric fans—each 6 feet in diameter. Housed behind 26-foot doors, WOW is capable of simulating a Category 5 hurricane. With wind … Read Entire Post
There’s nothing like listening to waves crash on the seashore. If you don’t live near the beach but like the sound of moving water, the gentle burbling of a tabletop fountain can enhance the ambiance of any room. To give your fountain more of a coastal feel, remove the river … Read Entire Post
Vampire-themed cosmetics can be fun for a night out on the town. OPI’s new Euro Centrale collection of nail lacquers features two shades inspired by vamps. Vant to Bite My Neck? is a deep eggplant color, perfect for a Saturday night. At the other end of the spectrum is My Vampire Is … Read Entire Post
