I'm thankful to live in Los Angeles - a city like no other. A boisterous mecca of people, places, experiences, movements, quirkiness and stunning beauty that's just as flawed as each one of us in some way. Instead of focusing on the many ways I hope L.A. gets better with age, today I'm celebrating a few only-in-LA experiences that I'm lucky enough to enjoy and that keep me sane when the traffic is overwhelming. more ›

Another year - another turkey. Last year, on Thanksgiving weekend, my fiance and I were in the car with my brother and some dear friends, all dressed up to go do Patina "on the cheap" - apps and drinks only. (Still not cheap.) On our way there, a man screeched up in his car, rolled down the window, and started screaming at us. Screaming. Waving his arms and gesturing. He got out of his... more ›