If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know music is one of my passions. I've written before about two of my favorites - Little Feat and Paul Thorn. Just the other day I heard a singer on XM Cross Country who knocked me on my ear. Her name is Laura Vecchione. The song I heard that day wa
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10/08/2008
We are abundantly blessed in the Temecula Valley. Our climate provides ideal conditions for growing fruits and vegetables and wine grapes are no exception. Our wine country continues to draw tourists and rave reviews. One of the newest additions is the Briar Rose Winery, open for tasting by ap
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10/06/2008
I love finding good new places to eat. Now that they've celebrated their first anniversary in Temecula, Francesca's Italian Kitchen may not be exactly new, but they sure are good. Laura and I stopped by on September 21st for the 1st Anniversary dinner and came back the following night for a co
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10/02/2008
On Sunday, August 31st, Laura and I flew to Seattle and boarded the Star Princess. We left Seattle on a postcard perfect day and headed north into Alaska's Inside Passage. We spent all day Monday at sea, and then woke early Tuesday to explore our first port-of-call, Ketchikan. Once again we we
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09/23/2008
My mouth started watering when I first heard about Southern Stuffer. I love Cajun and Creole food, so Laura and I decided to stop in for lunch a few weeks ago. Kristina welcomed us and we settled in to look at the menu... oh boy!Crawfish Etouffee, Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Po' Boy sandwiches
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09/22/2008
Without fail, if we're in town, Laura and I head to Old Town Temecula every Saturday for the Farmers Market. I mistakenly thought it was just a summer event. Much to my delight I have found out it happens year 'round. Our last visit we brought home fresh baked bread, passionfruit, eggplant, peac
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09/19/2008
Doreen and I are still busy. Here's a fabulous home on 4.55 acres we just listed.Photo GalleryDescriptionIn a class by itself... 2200 square foot four bedroom home sits on 4.55 acres. There's a stocked lake with a storybook-like mini island with darling cabin. The lot is flat and totally usable a
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09/17/2008
Just listed by my partner Doreen McKee and me. It is a lovely home! Spacious Like New Wildomar HomeLocation: Palomar RidgeVery spacious and clean two story home with downstairs mini-suite. 3rd car garage can be converted to a casita. Home sits next to a children's' playground, so there are no ne
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09/16/2008
I've been MIA most of the week. It's been a busy one, writing up two offers and getting ready for an Alaskan cruise! Laura and I fly to Seattle this morning and will board the Star Princess cruise ship and travel the Inland Passage. As a photographer, I look forward to filling several memory card
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08/31/2008
Last night was very special at The Wine Company. Owner Jim Lilly was able to get Steve Anglim, owner and winemaker of Anglim Winery in Paso Robles to talk about some of his wines while we sampled them. Steve knows his stuff and makes superior wines. We tasted "Cameo", a white Rhone blend, Viogni
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08/22/2008