Hike to Heart Rock Falls: A Love Story
bySomewhere in my closet, I have a valentine from my 5th grade crush with a lemon-flavored Lifesaver stuck to the back. The front is…
Activities
A Sand Castle for Giants: Shredding the Kelso Dunes
byOver winter vacation, I found myself wanting to feel like a kid again. I had two weeks off of “school”, and I was going…
Dance Lessons at the Cowboy Palace
byI grew up in the small town of Chatsworth, California. You may know Chatsworth as the porn capital of the world, but I know…
My Brother, The Pirate
bySince I began Shoestring Adventures, my brother Mike has been my mentor in trouble-making. Every few weeks, he checks up on me to make…
Wild Goat Chase: Hike to Three Pools Beyond Seven Falls
byIn late-September, my friend Rachel and I planned a leisurely hike to Three Pools Beyond Seven Falls in Santa Barbara. Rachel is an exceptional…
Big Sur Jade Hunt: Beginner’s Luck or Fool’s Gold?
byFor my Aunt Jojo. One day, I hope we can take this trip together. … I’ve known my cousin Taylor since she was born….
Join the Cooking Club at Downtown Women’s Center
byI invented at least three new dance moves during the writing of this blog post. OK, so maybe I didn’t actually invent the “Stanky…
Do Some Good: Go Back to 5th Grade
byBeing the middle child has one major advantage: You get to have a big sister and a little sister all at once! I like…
Do Some Good: It’s Hammer Time
byWhen was the last time you asked your best friend to carpool to Compton? For me, it was when Carmen and I decided to…
Desert Fever: Road Trip to Salvation Mountain
byLast Friday, my little sister and I headed down to Palm Springs for the weekend. When I told her I’d be waking her up…