Tragedy in Paris: Where to go from here

A Light in the Darkness The French flag over the Seine We have so many grand memories of France and, as such, have felt the effects of last night’s violence in Paris. We have traveled the entire country of France … Continue reading

A Real-Life Hero: Remembering My Uncle On Veteran’s Day

Remembering my uncle, Manuel Diaz, on Veterans Day. Above, Manuel Diaz formally receives his Bronze Star for exemplary Army ground combat at his belated presentation ceremony in Los Alamitos, California, in 2009 — 60 years after it was handed to … Continue reading

Ease into Monday with Phil Collins

WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT It is often said that it only takes one song to bring back a thousand memories, so when Phil Collins recently announced he is coming out of retirement, my brain took a stroll down musical memory … Continue reading

Ease into Monday with Plugs: “White Light” (music)

Artwork:  Alden Volney for PLugs Close your eyes and ease into your Monday, feeling the flower-child-hippie-60s-Woodstock vibe with this new track by Plugs.