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I can’t believe that more than a year has passed since the children came back from from one afternoon and we were informed that schools would be closed until further notice. It began with 2 weeks and then steadily extended until the whole of the 2020-21 school year was online.  Online school worked well for the children – academically. Socially – it was a drag. Especially for my eldest – she missed her entire Junior year of actually attending high school. For the two younger ones too, it certainly didn’t help. My son didn’t get to go to his new …

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I’ve always wanted to visit San Franscico – yes I know there are many places I’ve always wanted to visit. But San Francisco has been one at the top of my list (Bucket list, that is!) Having relocated to Southern California, this was a dream that became a reality.  And to top it all off – this was a road trip.  We set off pretty early in the morning hoping to miss the traffic and to a large extent we did just that. Left at 5 am and arrived San Francisco around 1 pm. Just in time to check into …

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It’s been some time since I dedicated time to my blog and I thank my readers for still checking in. The move to the US, looking for work, getting settled here, Covid-19…it’s been a long journey. I hope to share some nuances of each aspect soon but for now I just wanted to check in with you.  To let you know that I am back.  That I will be writing more frequently and sharing some bits and pieces of my life and travels with you like I used to.  And to start, I wanted to share some images I’ve captured …

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We recently visited the Night of Lights OC event and it was a great way to start the holiday season.  Night of Lights OC is a magical and immersive winter wonderland drive-thru experience at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. From the safety of their own vehicles, guests are guided through a clearly defined mile-long course featuring over one million lights, themed holiday scenery, special effects such as snow flurries and bubbles, and animated light shows and tunnels synchronized to music through a car radio or smartphone. It was a beautiful experience and to add to spirit …

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We all like to see our kids playing and enjoying themselves. So, do not mind buying them toys and nice things. In fact, many of us spend hundreds every year on buying them the latest toys and gadgets. Naturally, we like to think that what we are buying them is well made and safe to use. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. There has been an abundance of lawsuits over the years as a result of faulty toys, as well as other products that are designed specifically for kids to use, with parents looking for more info from a …

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