L.A.-based freelance writer who writes about real estate, hotels, destinations, deliciousness and documentaries. Film fan. Gardener. Historic preservationist.
Joined October 2009
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The painter and New Yorker contributor David Hockney has passed away, at the age of 88. To celebrate his life and work, here are some of his covers.
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Happy #WorldOceansDay š
Our oceans sustain life around the world, from the wildlife within it to the communities who depend on it.
This Ocean Action Month, join us in protecting the future of our blue planet š oceana.ly/4vrBpWX
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Jun 5
This affluent Southern California enclave is known for its A-list residentsāincluding Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markleāas well as its laid-back charm and scenic beauty. vogue.com/article/montecito-ā¦
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My favorite movie. Donāt miss it.
The iconic British noir THE THIRD MAN (1949) returns with screenings of a beautiful, BRAND NEW 35mm print! Catch it next weekend, Friday - Sunday, June 12th - 14th. Tickets: buff.ly/pdyTaEc
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Very sad to see LAās and my own history taken away.
This is a crime scene.
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How it started; how itās going. š¢ TAIX demolition. Neon sign/can gone. Roof embellishments going, goingā¦.#echopark
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For more than 40 years, Benita VanWinkle has photographed vintage movie houses in all 50 states. bit.ly/4wZhRL8
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Another winner. @NewYorker delivers this week.
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āHer eternal soul was in the balance, and she turned it into a thing they played for laughs.ā A new story by Jonathan Franzen. newyorker.com/magazine/2026/ā¦
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Great story. Highly recommend.
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Peter Hessler recounts his time as a paperboy in Missouriāand the secret heās kept about a customer on his route in the decades since. newyorker.com/magazine/2026/ā¦
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Must visit!
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George Lucas and Mellody Hobson on the massive new architectural iconāhousing their personal collection of art and artifactsāopening in September 2026 vogue.com/article/lucas-museā¦
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A story guaranteed to make you hungry and thirsty.
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The Best Way to See LA? This Taco and Wine Crawl wineenthusiast.com/culture/tā¦
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Thank you for your service, Dad. And to my mom and all military spouses and families who support their loved ones. #memorialday #navy #service
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Sake goals. See How a 350-Year-Old Brewery Makes Sake the Hard Way nytimes.com/interactive/2026ā¦ via @NYTimes
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Chicago Sees Production Boom on Wave of Illinois Incentives tvnewscheck.com/business/artā¦
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From Varietyās Cannes Daily, spotlight on Chicagoās production boom.
Chicago Sees Production Boom on Wave of Illinois Incentives variety.com/2026/film/focus/ā¦
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Delighted to post @Variety Florida Production Update from Coral Gables. So meta. Thx to @Carl_Hiaasen_ @MiamiFilmFest @filmlauderdale #ABCTV @peacock #MIA #RJDecker
Florida Touts Regional Incentives, Locations and Top-Notch Crew to Lure Productions variety.com/2026/film/focus/ā¦
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Very sad. š
Sarah Caplan, Longtime Television Producer, Dies at 73 variety.com/2026/tv/news/sarā¦
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May 12
Gary Baseman fills iconic L.A. coffee shop with charming drawings on real restaurant menus latimes.com/entertainment-arā¦
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Philosophical question: I honked at a Waymo today. Did it matter? Who (or more accurately) what āheardā the honk? Did it register? How was it interpreted? #waymo #ai #philosophy #mydayinLA
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š§” Gainesville.
We have never said this before but hereās a near perfect MCM in Gainesville, FL that is known as the Tree House, originally designed in 1956 and is FLW inspired (obviously).
CLFO $349,900
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