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December in Review: Merry & Bright
December always feels like a month wrapped in warmth — festive cheer, birthdays, and the company of friends near and far. Instead of jetting off for “crimbo” to Lanzarote, Morocco, or Tuscany as…
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Elf the Musical on the West End: Festive and Fun
Elf the Musical has returned to London’s West End, so we headed to the Dominion Theatre for a festive afternoon filled with sparkle, laughter, and Christmas magic. When the beloved Christmas classic The…
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A Sparkly Stroll and Lessons & Carols at Westminster Abbey
Christmas in London is a season of quiet glamour—twinkling lights, historic streets, and a timeless charm that makes the city feel beautifully alive. If there’s one thing London does exceptionally well, it’s Christmas…
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A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic Theatre
A Christmas Carol reminds us that generosity and kindness are the true spirit of the season. Charles Dickens’ classic tale follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter miser transformed after encounters with the Ghosts of…
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11th Buddiversary: The Privilege of Watching Your Dog Grow Old
Happy 11th Buddiversary! A sliding door moment 11 years ago when we found Buddy on the suburban streets of Sacramento! They say a dog is a (wo)man’s best friend, but Buddy has taken…
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90s Nostalgia at RnB Christmas Ball
The RnB Christmas Ball was a throwback to the golden age of R&B with love ballads, harmony, and raw vocal talent of Dru Hill, Joe, Toni Braxton, and Boyz II Men. My dear…
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Advent Season 2025
Advent Sunday marks the beginning of the holiday season. Hope, peace, joy, and love as we wait in anticipation. Advent season is upon us—a joyful time to reflect on hope, peace, joy, and…
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Happy Thanksgiving 2025
Thanksgiving is a gentle reminder to pause, share a meal, and let gratitude fill the table. Thanksgiving is more than a feast. Yes, there’s plenty of food to enjoy! But at its heart,…
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Imperial War Museum: World War II
Connecting World War II lessons from the classroom to unforgettable experiences at the Imperial War Museum London. London is an amazing city, bursting with world‑class museums—the British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, and…
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Happy Halloween from Darth Vader
May the Fright Be with You! Happy Halloween from Darth Vader and Family! Halloween in London is a quieter affair compared to the full-throttle festivities across the pond in America. In the U.S.,…
