Thursday , 2 February 2023
Chance the Rapper… … has become an overnight sensation. I discovered his mixtape, Coloring Book, in the ‘New Music’ section on Apple Music back in June and haven’t looked back sinc ...
Brunch in Oakland is one of my favorite things to do! Why? Well, all of the best brunch spots are these small, hometown, could be a 50s diner type places… Call me a country girl at ...
My girl! Jill Scott! I’m what you call a Jill Super Fan… I know all the tracks of every album since ‘This is Jill Scott’. So when I learned she was coming to town… and at a winery, ...
Chance the Rapper… … has become an overnight sensation. I discovered his mixtape, Coloring Book, in the ‘New Music’ section on Apple Music back in June and haven’t looked back since. Here’s the thing about Chance. He’s an educated rapper from a working class family in Chicago with a church upbringing. As a... Read more »
Brunch in Oakland is one of my favorite things to do! Why? Well, all of the best brunch spots are these small, hometown, could be a 50s diner type places… Call me a country girl at heart! This past weekend, I discovered Aunt Mary’s Café, located on Telegraph Ave in Oakland. Aunt Mary’s... Read more »
My girl! Jill Scott! I’m what you call a Jill Super Fan… I know all the tracks of every album since ‘This is Jill Scott’. So when I learned she was coming to town… and at a winery, no less, there was not much of a discussion! The Mountain Winery is such a... Read more »
Since moving to the Bay, I have to admit, I have been slacking on my outdoorsmen badges. It’s not due to a lack of options for hiking, because there are a ton, just haven’t gotten out there… So in my attempt to get back on track (see what I did there?), I took... Read more »
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. – Winston Churchill Our world is changing people! Who are we to stay the same? Welcome to the extended edition of Livin’ 2 Live where our explorations have taken us just a tad bit north. As new residents of the Bay Area, we have tons... Read more »
As a surprise gift for my 27th Birthday, my friends came together to give Mystique the Jeep the ultimate makeover… She got her very own Livin’ 2 Live tire cover so wherever we are, folks can see that wherever we travel, we’re always… Livin’ 2 Live! This means that I’ve got to start sharing more... Read more »
One of the things that I love about LA is the ability to go North, South, East or West and find somewhere amazing. Somewhere new. Somewhere different. This trip, we visit Malibu Wines, just under 40 miles west of Hollywood. I got there right at noon, which apparently is pretty early for the... Read more »
I don’t spend much time in NYC but when I do make a trip, my biggest challenges are 1) which street food cart to stop at and 2) which Broadway show will I see? As a huge Disney fanatic, especially the childhood classics, it was a no-brainer when I realized Aladdin had hit the... Read more »
So you say you’ve got the best? I’ll be the judge of that! It’s not often that I actually believe the hype, but every now and then, I am humbled when I come across someone who claims to be “the best” and I actually agree. Ladies and gentleman… I present to you…. “CRACK... Read more »
Wasn’t sure what to expect when I saw the promotions for the play, Stop Kiss at the Pasadena Playhouse but being the theater buff that I am, I was open to giving it a try… Especially since Goldstar was promoting discounted tickets! Without giving too much away, it’s the love story of two women in New York City... Read more »
Brunch in Oakland is one of my favorite things to do! Why? Well, all of the best brunch spots are these small, hometown, could be a 50s diner type Read more »
So you say you’ve got the best? I’ll be the judge of that! It’s not often that I actually believe the hype, but every now and then, I am Read more »
Cold brew. Drip. Ethiopian. Turkish. Latte. Espresso. Grinding. French Press. Who knew a cup of coffee could be so interesting? While CoffeeCon 2014 was Read more »
Spoiler Alert: the chili pepper and maple chicken and waffles was a one-time Easter special at Los Angeles-based restaurant, Post & Beam. Actually, a Read more »
It was love at first sight as I perused Groupon looking for the perfect meal for a quiet Saturday night. The feature image captured succulent baby back Read more »
Since moving to the Bay, I have to admit, I have been slacking on my outdoorsmen badges. It’s not due to a lack of options for hiking, because there are Read more »
As a surprise gift for my 27th Birthday, my friends came together to give Mystique the Jeep the ultimate makeover… She got her very own Livin’ Read more »
One of the things that I love about LA is the ability to go North, South, East or West and find somewhere amazing. Somewhere new. Somewhere different. This Read more »
I grew up in the theme park state of Florida. So I have a high expectation for the term “theme park.” No, not the oversized county fairs Read more »
If you’re into solving puzzles, racing against the clock and some good ‘ole friendly competition, CityRace LA is the challenge for you. Think Read more »
Cancun, Mexico! The party town for spring breakers. Home of ‘Girls Gone Wild.’ Or… Cancun, Mexico! Honeymoon central. Where lovers come Read more »
I have an #Amazing mama who surprised me this year with a Birthday trip to Honolulu, Hawaii. An unforgettable experience in which we embarked on 4 Read more »
It was the final day of the RV road trip through California and there was a lot of road to cover (literally). The actress, the musician, the architect, Read more »
On this episode of Mani C.G.’s Random Explorations, we head to Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love! In 48h, we’ll visit Chinatown, eat Read more »
Chapter Two: The Dump Station So after making it through their first night in Four Black Girls and a RV: Are You Lost, the actress, the musician, the Read more »
Chance the Rapper… … has become an overnight sensation. I discovered his mixtape, Coloring Book, in the ‘New Music’ section on Apple Music back in Read more »
My girl! Jill Scott! I’m what you call a Jill Super Fan… I know all the tracks of every album since ‘This is Jill Scott’. So when I learned she was Read more »
I don’t spend much time in NYC but when I do make a trip, my biggest challenges are 1) which street food cart to stop at and 2) which Broadway show Read more »
Wasn’t sure what to expect when I saw the promotions for the play, Stop Kiss at the Pasadena Playhouse but being the theater buff that I am, I Read more »
The BET Experience at L.A. LIVE is just that… an Experience! BET hosts hundreds of thousands of people for a jam-packed weekend of concerts, Read more »
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. – Winston Churchill Our world is changing people! Who are we to stay the same? Welcome to Read more »
Hello Friends and Welcome Back! 2014 has been an exciting and busy year for me. Full of new adventures. New projects. Major milestones. Amazing trips. And Read more »
It’s summertime in LA! That means, it’s time to bust out the blankets, the picnic baskets and bottles of your favorite wine and partake in all Read more »
Every year, Los Angeles brings the top art collections, antiques and jewelry under one very expensive roof for the 2014 LA Art Show, Jan. 17-20 at the Los Read more »
I was researching free summer events in Los Angeles and ‘Shakespeare in Griffith Park’ was at the top of the list. I’d never been a fan of Read more »
Yes friends! It’s here! Dave & Buster’s has opened up their new location at Hollywood and Highland! I was invited for a friend’s Read more »
I’ve had this idea for a tattoo for years… Create the charm bracelet of my life and as significant things happen in my life, add a charm. Well, Read more »
Now that I think about it, I was way too young to love The Best Man as much as I did when the first film released in 1999. Fourteen years later, however, Read more »
At Paint Nite Los Angeles, you’re allowed to drink and paint without risking a DUI. I’ve been seeing this around on the social deal sites and Read more »
Welcome back Live Music! I know the DJ came and took over for a while but there’s still room for you! I’m really excited about this post Read more »