Memorial Day: To Honor and Remember

Memorial Day is NOT just another holiday. It’s a day to pay tribute to individuals & families who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

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What is a “Real” Vacation?!?

Ready to take the summer plunge on vacations?! In this blog, we take a deep dive into all things vacation: my experience with vacations, how vacations (or holidays, as they like to call it) in Europe evolved, plus we expand on the idea and practice of sabbaticals.

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Frog Jumping Jubilee

A Mark Twain story celebrated in real life?! The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee blends good ol’ fashioned fun with a hearty dollop of world literary history.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Today we celebrate our personal chef, counselor, taxi driver, cheerleader, homework helper, stylist, teacher, housekeeper, spiritual advisor, mediator, nurse, organizer, party planner, best friend… MOM! 💐

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Cinco de Mayo!🥳

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Mexican victory over the French in 1862 – and NOT Mexican Independence Day?!

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