On Wednesdays, I teach a group of gifted and talented fifth graders, which means my weeks are rarely quiet and never boring. ...

Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these ...

Carmel takes its beauty seriously – there are no neon signs, no streetlights, and no high heels allowed without a permit. Yes, that’s a real law (though rarely enforced these days). When the fog rolls ...

Pismo Beach is that laid-back friend who’s always ready for a good time but never makes a big fuss about it. This classic California beach town stretches along a wide, flat beach that seems to go on ...