Category Archives: Life in The OC

Doing what scares me

Posted on March 11, 2010 by elizabeth

The sign said: do not ride if you are uncomfortable in small, dark, enclosed spaces. The kids glanced at me. "Mom, are you gonna be OK?" They know me. I hate elevators and airplanes. I get claustrophobic. James took my … Continue reading →

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The big picture

Posted on February 16, 2010 by elizabeth

We took a spontaneous trip to San Diego on Valentine's Day. My favorite part was driving over the Coronado Bridge. It's a spectacularly high bridge that connects the mainland to Coronado Island. For me, it's terrifying but also, strangely exhilarating. … Continue reading →

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The question isn’t: “Did you wipe-out?”

Posted on February 1, 2010 by elizabeth

The question is: "Did you paddle back out?" This is my li'l grom, James. He paddled back out. :: ::James will be reading your encouraging comments::

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7 Quick Takes

Posted on January 7, 2010 by elizabeth

1. Dude, it feels good to be a Californian. I loved visiting Chicago again but realized I'm no match for the Midwestern winter. I tend to take that kind of hostile climate personally. My sister text'd me after that big … Continue reading →

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Blood, bottled water, forgotten children and a messy, beautiful life

Posted on December 19, 2009 by elizabeth

I feel like I'm crash landing into Christmas, skidding in sideways and barely alive. The presents are wrapped, the ham has been ordered, the house is clean. But I've lost my mind somewhere between unmet expectations and the child I … Continue reading →

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Land of eternal sunshine

Posted on November 3, 2009 by elizabeth

waves on the jetty @ Corona Del Mar, Nov. '08 Southern California is land of eternal sunshine. The only way I know the seasons are changing is because the light changes. Summer light is stark and white hot. It glances … Continue reading →

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Please Text Responsibly. (Hint: NOT while driving!)

Posted on August 12, 2009 by elizabeth

Of course he thought it was important. Dire, even. It simply could not wait. So, we all waited behind him at the green light while he finished up that super important text. And then I honked. He was like, "HUH? … Continue reading →

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US Open of Surfing & Andy Irons!

Posted on July 24, 2009 by elizabeth

I was playing with the twins on the sand… when superstar surfer, Andy Irons, ran right past me!!! Matt got the shot! Later, Jorie got a great view of the competition while perched atop Daddy's shoulders. There were some great … Continue reading →

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Visiting SoCal? How NOT to look/act like a tourist…

Posted on July 8, 2009 by elizabeth

1. Don't wear Penny Loafers on the beach. 2. Get in the water. Getting close enough for a picture doesn't count. 3. Don't try to surf in the swimmers only zone. 4. Those brightly colored swim trunks from Lands End … Continue reading →

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