As I write this, it’s 23 degrees in Atlanta, and according to the Weather Channel, it feels like 9 degrees. I believe it. Yes, I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, but I moved down south for a reason, I hate the cold weather. I’d say I didn’t move far enough south, but the low in...
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I spent a week in Los Angeles this spring, and as I do often when I’m traveling — drive aimlessly just to get a feel for different neighborhoods. LA also makes Atlanta look like childplay when it comes to the traffic arena, and although I had plenty of food in my belly, I made a...
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What’s this sign say above?? I can’t be too sure, as I’m not fluent in Thai, but if you happen to be in Los Angeles, immediately turn around and park happily in this shopping center and be prepared for deliciousness. A friend who I’d never met in person, Teri sent me a text the second...
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Los Angeles. It’s an incredibly massive place, with 12-18 million inhabitants in the metro area depending on whose statistics suit your fancy. When I first visited years ago I ended up leaving and driving to Vegas for two days, as it rained constantly and Hollywood and the surrounding area near my hotel were not a...
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Who’s this crazy guy completely in his element in the hills of California? That’s Hardy Wallace, a friend of mine who has been working hard and living his dream with Murphy-Goode Winery in Sonoma wine country. He’s since announced a new gig at The NPA and Michel-Schlumberger Winery and I couldn’t be happier for him....

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