by Cristina | Oct 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
I remember everything about that first punch in the face. I can clearly see the fist heading toward my right eye, as if someone hit the slow motion button. I could make out individual hairs on his arm, saw a bead of sweat fall from the edge of his wrist wrap then...
by Cristina | Oct 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
My husband and I spent this Summer putting out fires. Illness, injury, cancelled vacations, unexpected bumps and bruises, a death, disappointment in some relationships and clarity on many things that truly matter. All of this made for a Summer we’ll be glad...
by Cristina | Oct 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you bake a cake there is usually a celebration to come. Cake is the universal food of life milestones. Birthdays, weddings and baby showers are all marked by a cake of some kind and whether elaborate or simple, the act of baking one for someone else is an act...
by Cristina | Oct 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Your trip planner for a small, coastal town in Oregon. Cannon beach in the winter offers new ways to experience a classic Oregon Coast destination. Thousands of visitors from around the world travel to Cannon Beach for views of the iconic haystack rock, its fresh...
by Cristina | Oct 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
For a few years I have had the happy job of moderating the Sacramento Speakers Series which is a monthly lecture series that runs from September to April, featuring international superstars of politics, science, entertainment and sports. It is a nice gig. I escort...
