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A Reader Visits Carmody & Co
My readers never cease to amaze me with their loyalty and trust in my recommendations. Take, for instance, my many reviews about Carmody & Co. (www.carmodynco.com), located in Pasadena at 121 East Union Street. A reader took my advice and … Continue reading
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Tagged back to school, carmody co, cute postcards, school rush, stationery
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Shootsac: Excellence and Style
I am not a professional photographer, though I take plenty of photos at the many press events I attend. I would also bet that my skills – practice does, indeed, make perfect – have improved markedly over the years, through … Continue reading
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Back to School – Get to Carmody & Co.
Back to School is here, that time of year where having the right supplies is a must. The store for the best back to school items – pens, paper, academic regalia (a tribute to the UCLA and USC fans who … Continue reading
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Tagged academic regalia, box retailers, carmody co, clougherty, preferred destination, usc fans
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Ultimate Praise For ‘The Stand’
If you’ve read my posts about The Stand (www.thestandlink.com), then you already know about my love for this restaurant and its four – more are on the way – locations in Encino, Century City, Westwood and Woodland Hills. The restaurant’s … Continue reading
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Tagged breaking the bank, century city, comfort food, several factors, tablecloths, woodland hills
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My (Early) Holiday Shopping List: Lightscoop — My Top Pick!
One of my pet peeves is the way so-called mainstream publications release their holiday gift guides mere weeks before, say, Christmas or Hanukkah. Now, publishing a list of recommended products would seem to be a convenience, right? An easy way … Continue reading
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Tony Alva At X Games
TONY ALVA was the most important skateboarder in the world when skateboarding was still a subculture to the days when it first became an international phenomenon. He was the main personality who brought it there. Here he is at the X … Continue reading
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Carmody & Co. Excellence and Beauty
As many of you may already know, I love a place that combines good deals with great merchandise. Not an easy feat, considering most stores compromise one or both of the two, while placing no premium on service. None. And … Continue reading
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My Lost & Found Life
I am very selective when it comes to recommending novels, resisting anything that smacks of the latest must read or is now darling of book clubs everywhere. That stuff – and by "that stuff," I mean the literary detritus that … Continue reading
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Tagged blockbuster film, bowsher, family disruption, favorite cities, film adaptation, sudden bout
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