Valencia: The Luster of Spain’s Third-Largest City Illuminated (Part 3 of 3): Quality + Balance
As my family’s soccer trip to Valencia came to an end, we reflected that true prosperity flourishes in the balanced Valencian way of life. The…
Valencia: The Luster of Spain’s Third-Largest City Illuminated (Part 2 of 3): Artistry + Progress
As Valencia progresses into the 21st century, this city built over two millennia works to maintain her heritage. Quality development balances artful modern construction with…
Valencia: The Luster of Spain’s Third-Largest City Illuminated (Part 1 of 3): Her Allure
Valencia doesn't seem to realize how beguiling she is, which only adds to her charm. As the capital of a once-prominent region, this unpretentious city…
Marinated Portobello Mushroom Burgers
The marinade makes these portobello mushrooms especially delicious.
My Personal Soul-Searching Journey to Lake Tahoe
Years ago my life took a detour, settling for a while in one of the world’s most majestic settings. From here I was able to…
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Honoring Inspiration and Quality: Paris Notre Dame, the Masterpiece
Certain places throughout the world exude quality and inspire each of us to be the best version of ourselves. In Paris (and throughout France, for…
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El Dorado Hills: on the Brink of Change
El Dorado Hills, once on track to be one of America’s best towns, still has an opportunity to lead the movement toward more thoughtful development.…
Demand Elegance: Block Big Box for EDH 52
Developers recently submitted plans to construct a large-scale commercial complex on property in El Dorado Hills at the north end of highway-50, flanking Silva Valley…
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Brussels: More Than Meets the Eye
Discovering a City—Beyond Just a Hub in Belgium It wasn’t love-at-first-sight when we first arrived in Belgium, and particularly not with Brussels. But ultimately our affection for…
Locating Belgium
Where in the World? Belgium is located in Northwestern Europe between the Netherlands and France along the North Sea. This small country is divided into…
