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Happy Friday of Solstice from SB: Day in Venice, Santa Monica and Century City and Thoughts on the National Discussion about Obesity

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Victoria

I. Lunch and Drink in Venice, Nails in Santa Monica, Dinner in Century City at Princeton Club Event My title is slightly misleading, if not in fact than in its reflection of my priorities. I will be honest: in 16 … Continue reading →

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Victorian Chick Joins Twitter on 2nd Anniversary Week of VC Plus Thoughts on my “Relaxed” Attitude Toward Shipping, Unpacking and Organizational Matters Generally with Note on the Irritating Evan Handler

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Victoria

  I. The Twitter Story Well, after my sixth writer or businessperson friend made a case for the value of Twitter–the practical rather than intellectual value of course–I finally decided to join. Of course, the first attempt was a Reverse … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday from Hot Santa Barbara! Fun 2nd Anniversary Weekend With J (Solo Second Viewing Tonight of To Rome, With Love and Preliminary Note on Evan Handler’s “Time on Fire: My Comedy of Terrors”)

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Victoria

Ed. note: After writing this last night, J and I watched the last two episodes of Californication, Season 2. They were the best two episodes of the second season and I will write about them later. Charley Runkel really does … Continue reading →

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Prelude to Victorian Chick’s Ode to Santa Monica on a Cloudy Monday Night: Vidiots and Flying Saucers: Caffeine and Art

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Victoria

N.B.: This began as a blog about Santa Monica and two places Mom goes every Saturday after her ballet class for the week’s DVDs and treats for Dad, along with a latte and soup for herself. But it turned into … Continue reading →

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Victorian Chick at the “Love Event” (Sheraton Gateway): Larry Loik, Life Coaches and Motivational Speaking

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Victoria

      “How many tapes, books, CDs, DVDs have you bought to change your life, only to find that nothing changed?” –Larry Loik, Biggest Tony Robbins franchisee, entrepreneur, motivational speaker “Uh, none.” –Victorian Chick (aka anti-woo woo therapy snob) … Continue reading →

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Blogging on Beautiful Day in the OC with 4 Dogs/Brief Comment on Nannies, Working/Stay-at-Home Moms in Light of Ann Romney Brouhaha

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Victoria

      It’s a breathtaking day with a warm sun and pleasant breeze under the canopy at my friend’s backyard with her German Shepherd, not even 2 and 105 pounds, along with her three Italian greyhounds. My friend says … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Little Alex: Montecito after the Storm Still in the Glow of Californication

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Victoria

I used to eat on a regular basis  at Little Alex, for a palate well-schooled in Mexican fare from the 2 dollar taco to the 18 dollar steak burrito (Cava in Montecito, carne asada burrito), the best inexpensive, casual Mexican … Continue reading →

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Happy Pre-NYC/DC Trip Friday! Photo Blog from San Francisco and Auburn 40th Birthday Trip with Trip-Inspired Grad School Reflections

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Victoria

Friday, 9:30 AM. I have been up on Facebook and chat since 5:30. I do not usually arise this early but this is the second day in a row up before 6:40, my internal clock’s preferred wake-up time. J and … Continue reading →

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