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Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6 is the latest in a long string of fabulous Walt Disney Animation Studios movies. This action-packed comedy centers around a brilliant young under-achiever named Hiro Hamada who along with a group of genius friends and a robot named Baymax save the streets of San Fransokyo (love the name).  The absolute best part…

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ModernMom Chronicles: Chapter Thirty Five

Heather reads to her husband from the flight magazine. Santa Fe is dry but prone to weather changes. Michael nods. We should move there when the kids are grown, Heather says. Sounds like the perfect place for a menopausal woman. Now we are discussing retirement, Michael says. I guess you really did need to spend the night away.

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Rivers, Bluegrass and Gold – A Northern California Roadtrip

Our family of four headed north from our home in Santa Monica in our loyal 2002 Volkswagen Van to visit San Francisco and explore the North California Coast up to the Redwoods of Mendocino and across the central valley of California to the historic gold country along Highway 49: Nevada City, Downieville and the Yuba River.

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10 Fun and Cheap Things to Do in San Francisco

San Francisco has a wide array of sights and attractions. There are animals, sports, fine dining, culture and a breathtaking view. No matter what you like, you will find something to keep you entertained in this city, even if you are strapped for cash. In fact, some of the best things to do in San Francisco are inexpensive or free.