With the mega sales, BBQs, and the excitement of the unofficial start of summer – it’s easy to lose sight of the origin of Memorial Day. It was originally established to honor those who died in the Civil War. As Oliver Wendell Holmes said in an address in 1864 to a group of Veterans of [...]
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Great America! As we start into the Memorial Day weekend, it’s fitting to remember how great America is. This weekend, California’s Great America features its Armed Forces program with a free regular admission ticket on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Memorial Day weekend for any active or retired military personnel. Just bring your valid Military [...]
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Memorial Day is right around the corner and you know what that means! Welcome to the official start of the summer grilling season. What will be on your grill this weekend? Burgers? Steak? The same old tired chicken recipe? I’ve been experimenting lately with grilling fish. It takes a little more planning and finesse than [...]
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Sake! San Jose! Many years ago, I was introduced to sake. On my first taste – I wondered why people willingly drank something that tasted like hot finger nail polish remover. Then I learned that not all sake is created equal. Some is unbelieveable. Some is unbelievably good. If you’re a sake connoisseur or curious about [...]
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Let’s go go to lunch! If you’re looking for a new idea for lunch on the peninsula – check out Go Go Gyro in Los Altos. Go Go Gyro is a new restaurant tucked into the shopping center at the corner of El Camino Real and San Antonio Road. I stopped by a few weeks [...]
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The sun is (finally) shining again on Silicon Valley! If you are looking for an outdoor festival this weekend- we have options. Mountain View officially launches the summer festival circuit this weekend. Castro Street will be the epicenter for the 15th annual A La Carte and Art festival on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May [...]
Are you ready to boogie? Hard to believe –but it’s time for Campbell’s annual celebration of the Cajun and New Orleans life. Boogie on the Bayou returns to downtown Campbell on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, 2011. This festival typically attracts more than 50,000 people looking for arts, live entertainment, and of course, [...]
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When I grow up…. I’m going to be a fashion designer. I’m going to live in my pink tutu and black patent shoes. I’m going to wear my boa to bed and make beautiful clothes for me, my dolls, and my dog. Sound familiar? I have fond memories of learning to sew under the ever-so [...]
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