#California women’s fitness guides

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Dates Are Your Blood Sugar's Best Friend: Ditch the Myths! Dr. Mandell

In this article, we’re diving deep into the often-misunderstood world of dates and their incredible benefits for blood sugar management. Many people shy away from this naturally sweet fruit due to common myths, but we’re here to clear the air! Dates are not just a delicious snack; they are a powerhouse of nutrients that can actually help stabilize your blood sugar levels. Packed with fiber,…

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Summer Style: Pretty in Pink

Harvey's summer outfits have really popped lately with some intriguing pieces in pink! Even better, these items come from companies with mission statements that tie into some element of Harvey's style ethos. So here's a rundown of all the fun & thought-provoking summer style he's been serving.

Wolf & Badger Juliette Kimono

This flowy, handmade chiffon kimono by Jennafer Grace screams summer relaxation. It features peachy-pink flowers on a blue-white background, and originally came in sizes up to a women's XXL (it is unclear what measurements this translates to, as the website's size guide does not provide them). All sizes except for M and L are currently out of stock. It retails for $175.

Jennafer Grace is an independent designer based in San Diego, California. She specializes in handmade, eclectic garments and accessories inspired by vintage style and cinema. Wolf & Badger is a B-corp certified business that sells clothing from independent brands worldwide. They prioritize sustainability and ethical production practices.

(B-corp certification is a designation conferred by B Lab Global, an international non-profit network that seeks to raise corporate standards across the globe. In order to earn a B-corp certification, a business must meet specific markers of social and environmental performance, corporate governance and accountability, and transparency.)

LungeMan Electric Pink Swim Trunks

Though of course there is margin for error whenever we cannot see specific labels or defining features, it appears that these trunks are the Electric Pink LungeMan shorts from Sleeves Sold Separately, a family-owned athletic wear boutique based in Southern California.

The LungeMan is described as a retro gym short that doubles as workout shorts or swimming trunks. The shorts are made of a stretchy nylon-spandex blend with a low-cut elastic waistband, moisture-wicking liner, zippered back pocket, and a 4-inch inseam. They are designed to be comfortable while also being fitted, to allow the wearer to show off their legs. As such, the cut is tailored for men with larger glutes and thighs, and comes in sizes up to XXL (37-38-inch hip). They are currently low in stock, with sizes M and XXL being out of stock entirely. They retail for $75.

The founders of Sleeves Sold Separately, Naomi and BJ, say they aim to provide athleisure apparel that celebrates the masculine body, a goal stemming from BJ's own struggles with weight, body image, and fashion. As a both a kid in a larger body and an adult in a thinner body, BJ says he struggled to find any fashion options that made him feel confident and like his body was being celebrated. "My mission is simple," says BJ. "I’m just gonna create all of the apparel I want in my closet for every training and social situation." (Source)

(A personal note: While I don't agree with the way BJ implicitly equates fitness with a smaller body on their about page, I definitely sympathize with the struggle to find clothes that make me feel confident, and celebrate any company working to alleviate that struggle for others.)

Affordable Options

Technically, the trunks already fall into the "under $100" affordability threshold. But here are a few other options as well!

Hot Pink Beach Shorts - $9.96 from Walmart, available in sizes up to XXL (45-inch waist).

Neon Pink Swim Trunks - $55 from Coastal Cool, available in sizes up to 3XL (45 5/8-inch waist, 52 3/4-inch hip).

It was surprisingly difficult to find any full-length chiffon kimonos that matched the vibe and quality of the one Harvey wears above. In the end I only found one, and it didn't meet the affordability threshold.

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Arlette Laan aka “Apple Pie”. First woman to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails in USA. 35,000+ miles hiked!

Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of long-distance hiking with Arlette Laan, affectionately known as "Apple Pie." 

In this episode, Arlette shares her awe-inspiring tale of becoming the first woman to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails in the USA, covering over 35,000 miles on foot. From her childhood adventures in Holland to navigating the rugged terrains of America's most iconic trails, Arlette's story is one of perseverance, passion, and the sheer joy of exploration. 

Tune in as she delves into the essence of long-distance hiking, the challenges she faced along the way, and the profound lessons she learned from her epic adventures. Whether you're an avid hiker or simply someone who loves a good adventure story, this episode is sure to leave you inspired and itching to hit the trails!

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Show notes

Who is Arlette?

Being born in Holland

Living in Boston, USA

Getting the trail name ‘Apple Pie’

Growing up in Holland and having a typical childhood

Moving over to California after college 

Visiting Switzerland and getting into backpacking 

The hiking culture in the Netherlands 

Starting with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in America in 2003

Learning more about the long distance trails

What she loves about long distance hiking 

Being empowered after reaching her goals

How hiking has changed over the years

The social aspect of hiking

Not being an ultra light fast packer

What a typical day hiking looks like

Having dinner at 5pm and then carrying on hiking 

Finishing up the 11 National Scenic Trails 

Not giving her body the rest she needed 

Pushing harder while hiking 

Dealing with the heat and humidity and struggling to hit the 25 miles per day needed

Advice for recovery and why taking time off is a good thing

Eating well while hiking 

Cooking v cold soaking 

Food chat!

Wearing dresses while hiking 

Hiking through all seasons

Tips for winter hiking 

Feet and shoes for hiking 

Road walking with a pack

Hiking with poles 

Fitting hiking into her life and working as a hiking guide

Hiking all of the 11 National Scenic Trails in the States 

Putting a plan in place in 2018  

Speaking with ‘Buck 30’ (Brian Tanzman)

Planning and preparation for the final few hikes 

Dealing with aggressive barking dogs

North Country Trail (4,600 miles) 

Advice for when it gets tough on a hike 

Making her goals smaller 

Keeping track of expenses while on trail

Paying for breakfast as it’s a better deal than dinner

Advice for hiking the Te Araroa (TA), New Zealand 

Skipping the road walks in New Zealand

Hiking in Nepal

Hiking in Europe

Preferring to hike in the wilderness

Going back to hike the Arizona trail

Wanting to thru-hikes the trails that she section hiked 

Wanting to ‘redlining’ the White Mountains guide book (1,440.4 miles ) 

How to connect with Arlette on social media #ApplePieHikes

Selling sock dolls (only sold/shipped to the US)

Redline Guiding

Final words of advice 

  Social Media

Website:  www.arlettelaan.com

Instagram: @arlette_laan 

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An Unintended Legacy

Jeff Schaffer authored or co-authored the Wilderness Press PCT guidebooks that served as ‘bibles’ for most PCT hikers from 1973 until apps increasingly superseded these resources some 40 years later.  Jeff contributed a story in The Pacific Crest Trailside Reader: Oregon/Washington (2011) where he recounted his serendipitous entry into the PCT guidebook business decades earlier. He went into the Wilderness Press offices hoping to write the definitive work on the Owens Valley and the Eastern Sierra only to discover that it had already been written.  Instead Tom Winnett recruited Jeff to join the team he had organized to write the first PCT guidebooks.  The first California edition came out in 1973 and the Oregon/ Washington edition was published in 1974.  I, and many others, appreciated the more detailed descriptions of the flora, fauna, geology, and history provided by the Wilderness Press guides.  They sold over 100,000 copies.

Jeff Schaffer recently shared a little more background regarding the Wilderness Press guides. Tom Winnett was in charge of the first edition of the first California edition, first available in 1973. Jeff noted that “virtually all guidebooks used a 4.75" by 7.625" format, which would barely fit in men's pockets. Sexist, but very few women were backpacking back then. 15' topo maps were shot at 1:104,000 scale. To print them at 1:62,500 would have made the book much longer, and heavier (but then, in those days, everyone wore heavy packs; what's an extra few ounces? The maps are virtually useless at this scale, but at least they show a lateral extent of about 7 miles. We caught a lot of flack about the map quality (and about the poor binding - not our fault (OK, it was; Tom went with a very cheap printer).

For the first edition of PCT: Oregon & Washington, we used the same book size, for continuity, and both 15' and 7.5' were shot at a 1:50,000 scale. The downside is that the lateral extent was about 3 miles. Bummer.

Back in 1975 my first edition of The Tahoe-Sierra Trail was published, and it was 6" by 9" and 320 pages. Had it been the old size, it would have been 400+ pages. No one screamed (maybe some cursed) at not being able to fit the book in their pants pockets. It set the new standard for guidebooks.

I took over for the next major editions, 1977 for PCT: California and 1979 for PCT: Oregon/Washington and what I introduced in this 6" by 9" format were sections, essentially from one major road crossing to another one, Sections A-R in PCT: California and A-L in PCT: Oregon/Washington. Also, each section had a section map (this not until 1995 in PCT: California, for economic reasons - damn expensive book!). The Forest Service eventually adopted my sections, and then the PCTA followed, and as they say, the rest is history.”

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Train Your Brain With a New $225m Gaming Market Based on Latest Research on Brain Health and Fitness

This past Tuesday, the MIT Club of Northern California and SmartSilvers sponsored an event on The Emerging Brain Fitness Software Market: Building Better Brains to explore the realities and myths learn more of this growing field. An example is the line of Nintendo games, such as Brain Age and Brain Training, that have shipped over 15 million units worldwide despite limited scientific support, since 2005.

A spate of recent news coverage on brain fitness and "brain training" reflects a growing interest in natural, non-drug-based interventions to keep our brains sharp as we age. This interest is very timely, given the aging population, increasing Alzheimer's rates, and soaring health care costs that place more emphasis than ever on prevention and changing lifestyle.

This past Tuesday, the MIT Club of Northern California, the American Society on Aging, and SmartSilvers sponsored an event on The Emerging Brain Fitness Software Market: Building Better Brains to explore the realities and myths of this growing field. Before the panel, I had the chance to present an overview of the state of the Brain Fitness Software Market.

Why are we talking about this field at all? Well, for one, an increasing number of companies are achieving significant commercial success in packaging "brain exercise". An example is the line of Nintendo games, such as Brain Age and Brain Training, that have shipped over 15 million units worldwide despite limited scientific support, since 2005. What is less visible is that a number of companies and scientists are partnering to bring products to market with a more solid clinical validation. We estimate the US market was $225m in 2007 (growing from $100 in 2005). Wheras K12 Education used to be the major segment, adult consumers are responsible for most of that growth: we estimate the consumer segment grew from a few million in 2005 to $80 m in 2007.

Who is buying these products? Yes, of course, many adults over 50 who want to protect their memory are among the pioneers. 78 million baby boomers are eager to try new approaches. A growing number of retirement communities and nursing homes are offering programs to their residents to expand their usual fitness and social activities. And we can't forget about K12 education: certain brain fitness software packages have shown they can help kids who have dyslexia and related difficulties.

Is there science behind these claims? Do these products work? It depends on how we define "work". If "working" means quantifiable short-term improvements after a number of weeks of systematic "brain training" to improve specific cognitive skills, then the answer is that a number of programs do seem to work. If , on the other hand, "working" means measurable long-term benefits, such as better overall brain health as we age, or lower incidence of Alzheimer's symptoms, the answer is that circumstantial evidence suggests they may, but it is still too early to tell.

Are there any public policy implications? We certainly believe that there are. The Center for Disease Control recently partnered with the Alzheimer's Association to develop a comprehensive Cognitive Health roadmap to better guide research efforts and improve public education on the lifestyle habits that every proud owner of a brain could benefit from following. Given the high rates of traumatic brain injuries and stress disorders found in a large number of the men and women coming home from the Iraq war, the military is investing heavily in research to help identify problems to develop tools to solve them, and we expect that research will translate into wider health applications. No presidential candidate, to our knowledge, has directly addressed his or her priorities in the cognitive health realm but, given the growing importance and economic impact of brain-related disorders, we expect that to happen soon.

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Study English in the USA: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

• Overview of the importance of English proficiency.

• Benefits of studying English in the USA.

 1. Courses Available

• Intensive English Programs (IEPs)

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Academic English Preparation

• Business English Programs

• Academic Writing

• Communication Skills

2. Cost of Courses

• Average tuition fees for English courses (e.g., $1,000 • $3,000 per semester).

• Additional costs (living expenses, books, materials).

3. Scholarships and Financial Aid

• Overview of scholarship opportunities for international students.

• Specific scholarships available for Indian students:

Fulbright Program

  • American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships

  • University-specific scholarships

 4. Best Universities for English Studies

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

• University of Southern California (USC)

• University of Washington

• New York University (NYU)

5. Best Places to Study

• Los Angeles, California

• New York City, New York

• Seattle, Washington

• Boston, Massachusetts

6. Detailed Course Information

 Business English

Scholarships:

  Fulbright Program: Offers scholarships for international students, including those studying Business English.

  University-Specific Scholarships: Many universities offer merit-based scholarships for international students.

Cost:

  • Tuition fees typically range from $1,500 to $4,000 per semester.

  • Living expenses can range from $1,000 to $2,500 per month, depending on the city.

Best Universities:

  • University of Southern California (USC)

  • University of California, Berkeley

  • New York University (NYU)

Best Places to Study:

  • Los Angeles, California

  • New York City, New York

 Academic Writing

Scholarships:

  • AAUW International Fellowships: For women pursuing graduate studies, including writing programs.

  • University-specific grants: Many institutions provide funding for international students.

Cost:

  • Tuition fees generally between $2,000 and $5,000 per semester.

  • Living expenses similar to Business English, expect $1,000 to $2,500 per month.

Best Universities:

  • Harvard University

  • University of Chicago

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Best Places to Study:

  • Boston, Massachusetts

  • Chicago, Illinois

Communication Skills

Scholarships:

  • International Student Scholarships: Offered by various universities to attract international talent.

  • Specific program scholarships: Check with universities for specialized funding.

Cost:

  • Tuition fees typically range from $1,200 to $3,500 per semester.

  • Living expenses $1,000 to $2,500 per month, depending on the city.

Best Universities:

  • University of Washington

  • University of Michigan

  • University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

Best Places to Study:

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan

When to Apply?

Application Deadlines:

Most universities have two main intakes: Fall (August/September) and Spring (January).

Deadlines for Fall admission typically range from November to April, while Spring deadlines are usually from May to October.

Check specific university websites for exact dates.

8. How to Apply?

Research Programs: Identify universities and programs that fit your needs.

Prepare Documents: Common requirements include:

Personal statement or essay

Academic transcripts

Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)

Letters of recommendation

3. Complete Application: Fill out the online application form for the university.

4. Submit Application Fee: Pay any required application fees.

5. Await Decision: After submission, universities will review applications and notify you of their decision.

Conclusion

When considering studying Business English, Academic Writing, or Communication Skills in the USA, it’s essential to research universities, costs, and available scholarships. Each course offers unique benefits and opportunities, making it crucial to choose the one that aligns with your career goals.

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Leading 10 Nursing Masters Programs: Your Guide to Advancing Your Career in Healthcare

**Meta ‌Title:** Top 10 Nursing Masters Programs: ‍Your Guide to Advancing Your Career in ‍Healthcare

**Meta Description:** Discover the top 10 nursing⁣ master’s programs that can help advance your career‍ in healthcare. ‌From specialized programs to reputable universities, find the perfect fit for‌ your‍ educational ⁢goals.

**Introduction:** Are ‌you ⁢a⁢ registered nurse looking to advance ⁢your ‍career in healthcare and take on roles⁤ with more responsibility? Pursuing a⁢ Master’s in Nursing can open ​up a world of opportunities, from‍ leadership positions to specialized roles in various healthcare settings. With so many options‍ available,‍ choosing the right ⁣nursing‍ master’s program can be overwhelming. To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a list of ‌the top 10 nursing ‍master’s‍ programs that are ⁢renowned for their quality⁤ education, experienced faculty, and career advancement opportunities. Let’s explore ⁣the best options for ⁢your educational journey ​in the‍ field of‍ nursing.

### 1. Johns Hopkins University **Location:** Baltimore, Maryland **Program:** MSN⁤ in Nursing Administration **Highlights:** Renowned for its‍ nursing programs, Johns Hopkins University offers a comprehensive ‍MSN ⁢program in Nursing Administration‍ that prepares students for leadership⁤ roles in healthcare organizations.

### 2. University of Pennsylvania **Location:** Philadelphia, Pennsylvania **Program:** MSN in Nurse Practitioner **Highlights:** The⁣ University ⁢of Pennsylvania is⁢ known for its top-ranking nursing programs, offering​ a specialized ⁤MSN program in Nurse Practitioner⁢ for aspiring advanced‌ practice nurses.

### 3. Duke University **Location:** Durham, ⁢North Carolina **Program:** MSN in Nurse Anesthesia **Highlights:** ⁢Duke University’s MSN program in Nurse Anesthesia is‍ highly ‍regarded ⁤for its ⁢rigorous curriculum and clinical training, preparing students to become certified registered nurse anesthetists.

### 4. University ⁢of California, San⁣ Francisco **Location:** ‍San ⁤Francisco, California **Program:** ‍MSN in ‌Pediatric Nurse Practitioner **Highlights:** UCSF’s MSN program in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is designed for ‍nurses seeking to ‌specialize in pediatric ⁤care,⁢ with a focus on evidence-based ⁣practice and holistic patient ⁤care.

### 5. Vanderbilt University **Location:** Nashville, Tennessee **Program:** ⁤MSN in Health Systems Management **Highlights:** Vanderbilt University offers an MSN program in Health‍ Systems‍ Management that equips students with the skills to lead and manage healthcare organizations effectively.

### 6. ‌Columbia University **Location:** New York,⁣ New⁣ York **Program:** MSN in Nursing Education **Highlights:** Columbia University’s MSN ‌program in Nursing‍ Education prepares students to⁢ become nurse educators, shaping⁣ the future of nursing through ‌teaching and ​mentorship.

### 7. University⁤ of Washington **Location:** Seattle, ⁢Washington **Program:** MSN in Psychiatric Mental ⁣Health ‍Nurse Practitioner **Highlights:** The⁣ University of Washington offers‍ an MSN program in Psychiatric Mental⁤ Health‍ Nurse Practitioner, emphasizing ⁤the assessment and treatment of ⁤mental health disorders.

### 8. Emory University **Location:** Atlanta, Georgia **Program:** MSN in Women’s Health‍ Nurse Practitioner **Highlights:** Emory University’s MSN program ​in Women’s ‌Health Nurse‍ Practitioner focuses ‌on⁤ women’s health issues and ⁢provides ‍specialized training in ⁣gynecology and obstetrics.

###‍ 9. University ​of Michigan **Location:** Ann Arbor, Michigan **Program:** MSN in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse⁣ Practitioner **Highlights:** The University of Michigan⁤ offers an MSN program in ⁢Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, preparing students ⁣to ‍deliver advanced clinical care to adult and ⁤geriatric patients.

### ⁣10. Yale University **Location:** New Haven, Connecticut **Program:** MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner **Highlights:** Yale University’s MSN ⁢program in Family⁣ Nurse Practitioner ⁢emphasizes preventive care, health ⁣promotion, and comprehensive family-centered ⁢healthcare.

**Conclusion:** Choosing ⁤the ‌right nursing master’s program‌ is ​a crucial decision ‍that can ⁣shape your career trajectory in healthcare. Whether you aspire to ​become ⁢a​ nursing ⁤leader, advanced practice nurse, or educator, these top 10 nursing⁢ master’s programs ‍offer the ⁣quality education and⁣ specialized⁤ training‌ you need to excel in your chosen field. Consider‌ your career goals, interests, and preferred learning environment when selecting a program that aligns with your aspirations. Invest in your⁢ future by ⁢pursuing ⁢a Master’s in Nursing from one of these reputable⁢ institutions and take the next step towards advancing ‌your career in healthcare.

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Gear Up & Sharpen Your Skills At Torrey Pines Golf Course

Torrey Pines Golf Course at La Jolla, CA 92037, is a haven for breathtaking views and a golfer's paradise. With its legendary courses that have witnessed the triumphs of the game's greats, it offers an experience beyond the sport. It's about perfecting your game, whether you're taking your first swing or aiming to refine your skills to a professional finish.

Gear Up At Torrey Pines Golf Course

Your journey at Torrey Pines begins with the right equipment. The Golf Shop's array of rental options ensures you're well-equipped to face the course's challenges. They've got you covered, from the latest clubs designed to enhance your swing to carts that make navigating the expansive greens a breeze. Technological options for men, women, and juniors ensure everyone finds their perfect fit without compromising performance or comfort.

Elevate Your Game With Instructors

What's premium equipment without the guidance of experts? Torrey Pines prides itself on a coaching staff that is as diverse as the game. With instructors who've helped shape champions, their approach to teaching is personalized, focusing on your unique style and aspirations.

At Torrey Pines, you can opt for one-on-one lessons tailored to dissect and improve every aspect of your game. A group clinic designed to make learning a shared joy is also available. The instruction aims to create a complete golfer in you.

Combining Quality Gear With Experienced Advice

The synergy between top-tier equipment and talented instructors cannot be overstated. Imagine the confidence boost when you're guided by a seasoned instructor with a club that feels like an extension of your arm. It's not just about correcting your stance or mastering the swing; it's about understanding the game on a deeper level. This holistic approach ensures that each session on the course is a step towards mastering the greens.

For the seasoned golfer, Torrey Pines offers avenues to challenge and refine your skills further. Advanced equipment and techniques taught by instructors who understand the game's nuances can help overcome plateaus. This is about pushing boundaries, where even the most minor adjustments can lead to significant improvements in performance.

Family And Junior Golfing

Golf is a sport that brings people together, and Torrey Pines celebrates this spirit with offerings tailored for families and young aspirants. Junior golf instruction focuses on nurturing talent from a young age. It instills a love for the game while developing foundational skills. It's an opportunity for families to bond over golf, creating memories that last a lifetime.

When planning a visit to Torrey Pines, remember that there is more to it than golfing. It is an opportunity to indulge in a unique experience that combines the game's thrill with California's natural beauty. To make the most of your visit, focus on improving your golf skills while exploring the surrounding areas.

Before you arrive, consider scheduling lessons with a golf pro at one of the two courses available—the South Course or the North Course. This will help you enhance your game and allow you to learn about its history and unique features. Torrey Pines is known for its challenging holes and stunning ocean views, so it's worth preparing.

Summary

Torrey Pines is where dreams of golfing greatness get wings. It's a place that offers the perfect blend of equipment, instruction, and ambiance to elevate your game. Whether you're just starting or are on the path to professional play, Torrey Pines has something for every golfer. So gear up, take that swing, and let your golfing journey reach new heights at this unparalleled destination.

Weiner Law in San Diego, California, stands out as a premier destination for personalized estate planning services, led by a dedicated team of probate attorneys. They adeptly navigate the complexities of estate planning, crafting bespoke strategies tailored to each family's dynamics and goals. contact them now!

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Why All Brands Should Study Stanley Cup CEO Terence Reilly's Marketing Masterclass

" Every so often, product marketing creates such a frenzy it becomes its own cultural moment - think Adidas Stan Smiths, Old Spice and Pokémon Go. The Stanley Cup phenomenon definitely fits the bill and is a masterclass in the power of well timed marketing and brand hype. This case study centers on one man, Terence Reilly, who was also responsible for turning Crocs into must have footwear. In this video, Forbes spoke with a number of product marketing experts to dissect what made the Stanley Cup a must have. "

Source: Forbes

Additional information:

" In the spring of 2020, Terence Reilly left his position as the chief marketing officer of Crocs, the footwear brand, and became the president of the beverage-container manufacturer Stanley. For Stanley, which had been selling workaday flasks for more than a century, it was an unexpectedly fashionable hire. At Crocs, Reilly had kicked off a kind of miracle. For years, the company’s stock price had hovered around thirteen dollars a share, and its signature shoe—clunky, holey, styrofoam-like—seemed to be beloved by Mario Batali and few others. Then Reilly took over as Crocs C.M.O, in 2015, bringing its marketing operations in-house, launching collaborations with celebrities like Post Malone, and embracing social-media notoriety. In 2018, Crocs stock began careening upward, eventually hitting a peak, in 2021, of a hundred and eighty dollars a share. Its negative reputation had become a kind of asset: the bad kind of recognizability turned into the good.

Reilly has in his short tenure at Stanley followed a similar playbook, and the result is a seemingly overnight ubiquity for the company’s tumblers, the large, steel-lined, two-segmented vessels that fit perfectly in car cup holders. In July of 2023, the brand launched its first celebrity collaboration, with the country musician Lainey Wilson, who produced a pink-and-green Watermelon Moonshine Quencher, named after one of her songs. It sold out in eleven minutes. In November, a woman named Danielle posted a TikTok showing her car after a fire, and a Stanley cup that had survived in the cup holder amid the wreckage. She picked it up and shook it: the telltale tinkle of ice cubes, which had remained frozen despite the flames. The video eventually garnered more than ninety-five million views, and Reilly recognized it as a perfect ad for the product’s durability. He posted his own video, pledging not only to send more Stanleys but to replace Danielle’s car. On New Year’s Eve, Target released new, exclusive Valentine’s Day Stanley tumblers in shades of red and pink ($45). The vessels incited stampedes down store aisles and sold out in minutes. On the online secondary market, they’ve fetched prices in the thousands. Recently, a woman in California allegedly stole sixty-five Stanley cups from a store and stuffed them into her car. The police issued a warning: “While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits.”

Reilly is a clean-cut corporate warrior, with a bald head and a graying goatee. He began his career in New Jersey; held leadership positions at Famous Footwear, Footaction, and Prudential Financial; and has, by his own account, attended at least sixty-five Bruce Springsteen concerts. His effort to cultivate a new customer base for Stanley dates back several years. In 2019, the brand’s now star product, the forty-ounce Quencher, was selling so poorly that the company had stopped restocking or marketing it. A partnership with the Buy Guide, an affiliate-marketing site based in Utah, where the Quenchers were popular among Mormon mothers, saved it. Coached by the Buy Guide, in 2020, Stanley launched a new Web site and an affiliate-marketing system through which fans could make money by driving sales. By May of 2022, a Times headline was observing the cup’s burgeoning popularity among women: “The Sisterhood of the Stanley Tumbler.”

Last year, in a Harvard Business Review podcast, Reilly discussed his shakeup: “We were the seventy-million-dollar sleepy little brand known for the hammertone green bottle.” As he tells it, a hit like the pink Target bottle is just the beginning of a more ambitious rollout to come. “We firmly believe that we will become one of the leading life-style brands in the world over the next few years,” Reilly said. Right now, besides some camping cookware, Stanley’s products are confined to the beverage-and-container space. Given the brand’s rising fandom, it’s easy to imagine an expansion into clothing, wine chillers, or kitchenware. In Internet-era capitalism, a brand is rarely content to do one product well; it must scale up to penetrate as many markets as possible. (My request for an interview with Reilly was turned down, though a spokesperson told me that they’d “be in touch in a few months with news from Stanley!”)

The strategy of flipping an established brand into a digital-content machine has been carried off a few times already. In 2016, Rimowa, the stalwart German luggage manufacturer known for its striated metal carry-ons, sold a majority stake to L.V.M.H., the conglomerate of high-fashion luxury brands. Rimowa had a cachet among a small group of international travellers—a kind of if-you-know-you-know status. But under the L.V.M.H. scion Alexandre Arnault it became a widely coveted item. Rimowa added new, bright, Instagram-friendly colors; collaborated with fashion brands like Supreme and Off-White; and released new non-suitcase products like a metallic crossbody bag and a canvas tote. In a similar vein, Blundstone, the maker, since 1870, of rugged Australian desert boots, capitalized on a swell in popularity during the pandemic by adding design twists like rainbow elastic, punched leather, and tighter silhouettes. Yeti, a manufacturer of heavy-duty coolers, launched by Texas fishermen in 2006, also moved into insulated tumblers, and then stemless wine glasses with the help of private-equity investment in 2012. With limited-edition colors and an ever-expanding array of products, the brand became aspirational—“the field and stream equivalent of a Knoll daybed,” the streetwear publication Highsnobiety wrote.

In a way, the rebranding of staid but trusty products is the opposite of the strategy chased by the direct-to-consumer startups that proliferated in the twenty-tens. The D.T.C. brands that gained traction—Casper, Parachute, Great Jones—did so by dressing up unremarkable products with digital-native aesthetics to appeal to a very online demographic of millennials. Yet the products themselves were often disappointing, and many of the startups faltered. The surge of Stanley—whose products are based on an innovative steel-insulation technique by the company’s original founder, William Stanley, Jr., in 1913—suggests that it might be easier to bring a strong core product online than to start with an optimized online presence and then backfill in the product to fit.

To an investor or a new C.E.O., the sleepy heritage brand can work as an advantage. It has not yet saturated the market; there are more potential consumers to reach, more room for growth. (Compare Stanley in that respect to, say, the clothing brand Skims, which, like its co-founder, Kim Kardashian, is already marketed to the hilt.) An added benefit is the kind of ironic consumption that the Internet prizes: it’s amusing to be obsessed with a product that your grandparents might have once owned, or with an ugly sandal that’s suddenly cool. On social media, the Stanley straddles a line between banal and influencer-chic. TikTok creators pose coquettishly with the cup dangling from one hand, or decorate it with third-party charm accessories (not unlike the Crocs’s Jibbitz), or line shelves with rows of Stanleys in different hues, like so many books arranged by the color of their spines. On the Harvard Business Review podcast, Reilly said that he uses an “airport test” to determine if a product has truly entered the Zeitgeist: if people are lugging their Stanleys with them to their gates, he knows the tumblers have arrived. “By the time I left Crocs, you would see hundreds of pairs of Crocs at the airport,” Reilly said. Perhaps TikTok is the airport of the Internet: the Stanley’s prevalence in the digital public space is both a conduit for and evidence of its covetable status.

Amanda Mull, of The Atlantic, recently wrote of the Stanley craze, “Sometimes a cup is just a cup in the right place at the right time.” It’s true enough: the tumbler is yet another shiny object caught in the viewfinder of the Internet’s collective attention; we maniacally consume it for a few weeks or months, until the next trend appears and kicks off a new wave of memes and think pieces. What might appear to be an organic phenomenon, though, is actually an engineered corporate crossover. Companies prepare carefully, and expensively, to cultivate their moments of ubiquity. They leverage our attention, the same way an influencer does, to convert online viewers into fans and customers. The problem, of course, is that there’s no guarantee that a spike in visibility will yield lasting dividends. Before Stanley, there was the popular water-bottle brand Hydro Flask; today, TikTok videos show discounted stacks of them at HomeGoods. Now, as an informed friend and Stanley convert told me, Owala is the up-and-coming tumbler brand to watch. "

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Foodie Guide to Women's History Month 2024 at Disney World

Welcome to the ultimate foodie guide to celebrating Women's History Month 2024 at Walt Disney World! As a travel writer who loves all things Disney, I've put together this comprehensive guide to help you plan your trip and make the most of the special food offerings available this March.

Overview of Women's History Month at Disney World Throughout March 2024, Walt Disney World is celebrating women's contributions across many fields with the "Celebrate HER Story" campaign. Special food and beverage items will be available at both table service and quick service restaurants across the Disney World parks and resort hotels. Keep an eye out for the "Celebrate HER Story" logo to know which items are part of the official campaign. In addition to food, there will be special merchandise, entertainment offerings, panels with Disney cast members, fitness events, and more ways to honor influential women. Be sure to grab a "Celebrate HER Story" guidemap when you arrive to stay on top of all the happenings during your trip. The will also feature updates leading up to and throughout the month. Signature Dining Restaurants for Women's History Month If you're looking to splurge on a special meal out during Women's History Month, Disney World has no shortage of spectacular signature dining restaurants to choose from. Make reservations as early as possible, especially for popular choices like Victoria & Albert’s and California Grill.

EPCOT Connections Eatery (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) - Lychee Green Tea: Pomegranate-hibiscus green tea with lychee, lime juice, and pomegranate boba pearls (New) - Food and Beverage Coordinator Liz has a passion for staying connected with her heritage through different foods. She loves sharing creations with her favorite flavors, especially lychee, which shines as the main flavor in this beverage. Sunshine Seasons (Available March 1 through 31) - Moana Milk Shake: Orange cream milk shake with whipped cream, seashells, pearls, and a Moana coin (Non-alcoholic Beverage)

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Currently available through May 27)  - Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake - The Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake was inspired by Pastry Sous Chef Jess’ love for pastries and memories of assisting her grandmother and mother in the kitchen. After taking a class on creating fruit-based desserts, she knew she wanted to dream up some of her own one day. - “I love teaching and showing guests the process of how desserts are made, and my favorite part is the look on their faces when they taste something I’ve created.” – Pastry Sous Chef Jess

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Creature Comforts (Available March 1 through 31) - Feathered Friends Mousse Dome: Lavender-white chocolate mousse, orange blossom cake, chocolate coating, chocolate flakes, white chocolate feathers, and buttercream (New) - The Feathered Friends Mousse Dome was inspired by the creative mind of Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Kristen, who loves seeing the colorful macaws that swoop into Discovery Island each day, surprising and delighting the guests.

Nomad Lounge (Available March 1 through 31) - Tequila and Pineapple Cocktail: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, pineapple juice, tepache syrup, and St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram (New) - Casa Dragones Tequila, a woman-founded and led business, is the foundation for the Tequila and Pineapple Cocktail. This cocktail features a pleasantly foamy pineapple juice, allspice, and tepache syrup. - The Ginger Whiskey: With notes of ginger and brown sugar, this cocktail features Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey, which is a Black and women-owned and operated business. Tiffins Restaurant (Available March 1 through 31)  - White Chocolate-Orange Crème Brûlée: Blueberry-cardamom curd, amarula ice cream, orange chutney, sellou cookie, ras el hanout candy crunch - Pastry Culinary Cast Member Bridget drew inspiration for the White Chocolate-Orange Crème Brûlée from her sister, Kiersten, whom Bridget credits with guiding her through various professional, educational, and personal milestones and achievements. - The Ginger Whiskey: With notes of ginger and brown sugar, this cocktail features Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey, which is a Black and women-owned and operated business.

Magic Kingdom Park Golden Oak Outpost (Available March 1 through 31) - Tiana's Famous Beignets: Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with strawberry dipping sauce Main Street Bakery (Available March 1 through 31) - Minnie Mouse Cupcake: Chocolate chip cupcake with cheesecake filling topped with chocolate buttercream, chocolate "ears," and a chocolate bow (New) - Tiana’s Chantilly Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece The Plaza Restaurant (Available March 1 through 31) - Tiana’s Chantilly Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece Sleepy Hollow (Available March 1 through 31) - Madame Leota Cupcake: Chocolate-cherry cupcake filled with blackberry cream topped with cherry buttercream and a Madame Leota chocolate piece

Disney’s Hollywood Studios   Dockside Diner (Available March 1 through May 31; mobile order available) - Princess of Alderaan Shake: Salted caramel shake topped with whipped cream, edible glitter, and mini cinnamon rolls (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New)

Fairfax Fare (Available starting March 1; mobile order available) - Belle Cup of Enchantment: Cranberry and passion fruit-orange-guava juice topped with yellow shimmer and strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Hollywood Scoops (Available starting March 1) - Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae: Choice of hand-scooped ice cream topped with red vanilla whipped cream, chocolate syrup, white 'polka dot' sprinkles, cookie ears, and a chocolate bow

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park   Leaning Palms (Available March 17 through 31; mobile order available) - Tinga de Pork: Roasted chipotle pork served over two corn tostadas with cilantro-lime slaw and spicy avocado crema finished with cotija cheese - Culinary Cast Member Jessica honors her Mexican American heritage with the Tinga de Pork, which she often enjoys with her family during holidays and celebrations.

Disney Springs Amorette's Patisserie (Available March 1 through 31)   - Mardi Gras Petit Cake: Layers of vanilla chiffon, cinnamon cream cheese mousse, bourbon-caramel mousse, and salted praline crunch (New) - Inspired by Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Riley’s home state of Louisiana, the Mardi Gras Petit Cake is a special nod to the festive Mardi Gras parades and food she enjoyed as a child. The cake is topped with an image of Tiana and Charlotte to honor the close female friendships that Riley had throughout her childhood. City Works Eatery & Pour House (Available March 1 through 31) - Her Hops Flight featuring women owned or led breweries - Playalinda Brewing Co. Robonaut Red Ale - Brew Bus Brewing You’re My Boy, Blue! - Bold City Brewery Duke’s Cold Nose - 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde D-Luxe Burger (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) - Bánh Mì Burger with D-Luxe special blend patty, hoisin pork belly, jalapeño jam, Napa cabbage slaw, and cilantro with house-made bun (New) - Culinary Cast Member Therry took inspiration for this fusion burger from the Bánh Mì, a sandwich originating from Vietnam with meats, pickled vegetables, and cilantro. Frontera Cocina (Available March 1 through 31) - Frida Margatita: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, rose petal liqueur, lemon juice, and pomegranate cordial served with a rose petal popcorn salt rim - The Frida Margarita is named after Frida Khalo, a renowned Mexican Painter known for her unique and colorful self-portraits. She became a prominent figure in art history, particularly for her surrealist and symbolic works. The Frida Margarita is also made with Casa Dragones Tequila, which is a premium tequila brand and founded by Bertha Gonzalez Nieves. She is known for being the first woman to be certified as a Maestra Tequilera or Master Tequilera. Bertha Gonzales Nieves has played a significant role in promoting Mexican Tequila on the global stage.

The Polite Pig (Available March 1 through 31)  - Blackened and Smoked Mahi Mahi Salad: A bed of sweet purple lettuce and tangy arugula, roasted macadamia nuts, grilled sweet peppers, and mandarin oranges dressed with a lemongrass and dill vinaigrette topped with a seasoned and spiced, blackened,smoked Mahi Mahi fillet - "As spring begins to stretch across Central Florida, the fishing poles are awoken and dusted off. While my uncle led fishing trips, my aunt would teach me gardening tricks and help build my confidence around the kitchen. Sharing joy and delight as we whipped up refreshing lunches and dinners with the ingredients we grew together in the back yard, and lucky enough my uncle’s fishing trip rewards as well. Thinking back on the merriment of spring break spent with my aunt, I felt a spark of encouragement and inspiration for this dish. Using some staples from my memories such as oranges, sweet peppers, lemongrass, I created this crisp and refreshing salad.” - Chef Hannah Campbell Vivoli il Gelato (Available March 1 through 31) - Gran Crema Cafe (Affogato): Choice of gelato served with a shot of espresso - Silvana, the head gelato maker since 1988, has brought the Gran Crema Cafe (Affogato) to Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs.

Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) - Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding and vanilla wafer crust - Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Janell drew inspiration from her Jamaican roots and time living in the U.S., where she developed a fondness for banana pudding. Janell took these classic dessert flavors and infused them into a special cheesecake topped with a Mickey garnish, a special nod to Janell's dream of working for Disney coming true. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Boma - Flavors of Africa and The Mara - South African Vegetable Bowl: Curried vegetable stew, pilau rice, kale slaw, dried fruit achar, and avocado-tahini sauce (Plant-based) - To celebrate her heritage, Sous Chef Khuloud took inspiration from South African flavors and her Syrian roots and infused them into this plant-based dish.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood (Available March 1 through 31) - Tea Time Salad: Endive and arugula salad with strawberries, lavender-fennel pollen-infused goat cheese, and an Earl Grey vinaigrette - The Tea Time Salad was inspired by the flavors commonly found at an afternoon tea, enhanced with Sous Chef Chelsea’s own unique twist.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) - Cauliflower Bisque: Creamy cauliflower bisque, harissa, and roasted pistachio gremolata (New) - This bisque is inspired by a recipe Sous Chef Lauren learned from her mother. In this version, guests get a creamy and slightly spicy flavor from harissa, and the pistachio gremolata gives texture and freshness reminiscent of dipping homemade garlic bread into the soup. - Beef Bourguignon: Slow-braised beef and vegetables in a rich red wine jus served over creamy mashed potatoes (New) - The dish is inspired by a recipe from Sous Chef Lauren’s grandmother. “Beef Bourguignon is my tribute to my Granny, who showed me how you can take simple ingredients and create something delicious that feels like home, even if it isn’t something you might have had as a child.” – Sous Chef Lauren - Traditional Pound Cake: Homemade vanilla pound cake - Inspired by Proprietor Deborah’s family recipe, which has been passed down from generation to generation. Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) - Salmon and Orzo Special: Tarragon-honey mustard glaze, vegetable orzo salad, red pepper coulis, and pickled mustard seeds (New); Available at the following locations: - World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort - Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort - End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort - Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort - Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort - Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside - Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter - Inspired by Sous Chef Fallon’s love for food, family, and seeing people smile when sharing a meal. Becoming a mom has influenced Chef Fallon’s approach to food, and she strives to provide her kids with healthier options while teaching them the importance of food for nourishment.

Tips for Making the Most of Women's History Month To help you have the best trip possible while celebrating Women’s History Month at Disney World, keep these tips in mind: Make dining reservations early. As soon as your 180-day booking window opens, reserve tables at the restaurants you most want to visit. Availability may be more limited than usual for signature dining rooms and special events. Check the hours. Some locations may have special hours for Women’s History Month offerings, so confirm before you go to avoid disappointment. Look into dining packages. Booking a dining package combines a meal with reserved seats for an entertainment offering like a fireworks' dessert party or a Cirque du Soleil show. This allows you to maximize your time in the parks and not have to wait in long standby queues. Download the My Disney Experience app. You’ll get up-to-date menus, mobile ordering capabilities, and notifications about extended hours or sold-out items. Link your tickets and dining reservations too. Arrive early or late. Without the help of FastPass, you may encounter long wait times at popular attractions. Try to tour the parks during parades, fireworks or the afternoon break to avoid peak crowds. Pack snacks. Bringing your own snacks can save money for splurges on unique specialty dishes. Granola bars, trail mix, and fresh fruit travel easily in a backpack. Share dishes. If you’re dining with a group, select one special appetizer and entrée to split so more people can try the seasonal offerings. Just request extra plates ahead of time.

Women's History Month 2024 at Disney World FAQ Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about celebrating Women’s History Month 2024 at Walt Disney World: What are the dates for Women’s History Month 2024? Women's History Month 2024 at Walt Disney World will take place for the entire month of March 2024. Special food and beverage options will be available from March 1-31, 2024. Where can I find Women’s History Month merchandise? Special merchandise like spirit jerseys, ears headbands, tumblers and pins will be released on March 1 at select gift shops throughout Walt Disney World. The Emporium at Magic Kingdom in particular will have the largest selection. Limited edition items will also be released on certain dates during the month - follow @DisneyParks on social media for announcements. Are there any special events as part of Women’s History Month I can attend? Yes! Panel discussions with Disney cast members, fitness events like yoga and dance classes, trivia nights, and more will take place on various dates in March 2024. Pick up a “Celebrate HER Story” guide map when you arrive at Disney World, or check the My Disney Experience app for details on events happening during your trip. Do I need park tickets to enjoy the Women’s History Month offerings? Nope! While some special events and entertainment will take place inside the Disney World theme parks, anyone exploring hotels, Disney Springs, or other public areas can take part in the Women’s History Month fun like special food/drinks, photo ops, merchandise, etc. What’s the dress code for the nicer table service restaurants? Signature restaurants like Victoria & Albert’s and California Grill do enforce a resort casual dress code - avoid swimwear, ripped/torn clothing, or graphic t-shirts. Men need jackets and dress pants, while cocktail dresses or pantsuits are recommended for women. Read the full article

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Special Episode: Hotels in Del Mar, CA

Special Episode: Hotels in Del Mar, CA

  Welcome to Dr. Mary Travelbest’s 5 Steps to Solo Travel Guide, for women like you who need extra support traveling (slowly) one woman at a time. Please share this podcast with your mom, aunts, and friends. I appreciate your feedback.

  I’ve returned from a 90-day trip around the globe to every time zone on the planet. My mission is world peace through cultural exchange. I was sustainable when I could by using local transportation, buses, and trains. I was solo, carrying a small backpack, called a “personal item” that fit under the seat in front of me on a plane.

  In this episode, FAQ is: Where was your next favorite place on your 90-day trip?

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Today’s Destination is: Special Episode: Hotels in Del Mar

Today’s Mistake- I booked a hotel that was really a hostel in Manila

Travel Advice: Book at the source when you can and pay less plus control more.

  FAQ: Where was your next favorite place on your 90-day trip?

  Answer: For Iceland, the favorite place was Akureri, in the deep north of the country. It was a town of 20,000 residents, nestled in beautiful mountain areas. During my stay, there was an event for long-distance runners. The town came out to cheer them across the finish line after 100 miles of running, all the way from Godafoss. They had 43, 28 and 19 kilometer races, too. That was a powerful message to residents about getting and staying in shape.

I’ll do a podcast about this town soon, but for now, just say A-Ku-Rare-E, accent on the first syllable. That’s how they speak in Iceland.

  https://adventures.com/iceland/attractions/cities-towns/akureyri/#:~:text=Akureyri%20is%20by%20far%20the,Eyjafj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur%20Fjord%20in%20Northern%20Iceland.

  https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/see-and-do/events-festivals/sulur-vertical

  Today’s destination: Hotels in Del Mar, CA

  Suppose you’ve been to San Diego, California, a small beach town north of the city called Del Mar. “In Spanish, Of the Sea” literally. The town's size is small, less than 4000 people. You know that the tourists take up a big portion of the traffic in summer and during the horse racing seasons at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 6 weeks in summer and 4 weeks in November.

  L’Auberge, part of the Noble House Hotel Chain, is the highest-priced and most luxurious property of those near the beach. I met Taylor Webber, the Guest Experience Coordinator.

Hotel Indigo, Del Mar, and next door to…

Premiere Best Western, also called Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar Hotel upgraded from being the Del Mar Motel for many years. I met with the GM, Leslie Chavez.

Del Mar Hilton, near the Racetrack, is the lowest-priced one listed. the Yelp Reviews are less than favorable here.

  You can google this and find hotels priced at $2500 a night at resorts like La Valencia. The price is not listed here for the Fairmont, Del Mar, which is in a different zip code several miles away. If you really want to stay IN Del Mar, you should consider one of these hotels, and I’ve been to each of them recently. If you have visitors this fall or winter, you may be in luck to score a room for them.

  One of the best things I like to do in Del Mar is walk on the beach. You can also bring your dog to the beach during certain seasons on a leash. Tomorrow, I am going to a dog surfing contest in Del Mar. Seriously fun. The link is in the show notes if you want in next year.

https://www.visitdelmarvillage.com/all-events/18th-annual-surf-dog-surf-a-thon

  https://www.tmz.com/2023/05/19/bill-gates-mansion-bachelor-pad-completed-complaints-neighbors-noise/

One famous local resident is Bill Gates. He has a bachelor pad, recently upgraded, although purchased in 2020 for $43 million.

  Today’s Mistake- I booked a hotel that was really a hostel.

It was called the White Banana but changed its name. It was The Connector.

The ad said, “kitchenette, deluxe new room,”

It was old, broken, and dirty, and cash payment was due upon arrival—no money back for no-shows. Reviews were 7/10. I was stuck to pay for my stay or lose my reservation while I tried to find somewhere else.

Loud street noise. Blocked out windows. Not a good part of town.

The repairman entered my room without even knocking. He apologized, but that should NEVER happen. The kitchenette had a refrigerator and a sink. There is no electrical outlet or even any silverware or dish. All was dirty. AC was broken. I caution if it seems too good online.

  Today’s Travel Advice-Book at the source when you can and pay less plus control more.

  Search out listings on websites like Expedia and Booking.com, and check reviews on reputable websites. THEN book directly with the properties and airlines when you can. That will give you more control as the middleman is removed, and the transaction should be less expensive, usually.

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Wilderness Solo

Context:

This was written during a 10 day Wilderness Solo retreat as a part of the Four Seasons Journey, a year long course, run by the School of Shamanic Womancraft (SSW). And yes, that first sentence may take a reread or rererereread to understand lol, we love a good attention grabber. In the middle of those ten days, myself and six other women spent 3 days on our own water fasting with a tent, our medicine drum, and a journal with the intention of calling in a vision - hence calling this a Vision Quest. Our two teachers and apprentices held space at the home on this property by monitoring the walkie talkie (we could call in or whistle in case we needed anything). When I wrote this, it was the first full day of the Vision Quest, October 6th. Since then, I have done more processing and integration and feel deep gratitude for this experience - which is not really highlighted in this stage of the journey. I’m learning that by writing in rhymes, it helps me continue the writing flow by giving my thoughts some sort of loose structure.

In my experience, I haven’t come across much content of people who are beginning/in the middle of their “spiritual journeys”. Like most media, polarization is the most common stance - either social media is making fun of spiritual people, or it’s a guru preaching love and light. So, I volunteer as tribute to act as a Bridge.

My whole life I’ve always been drawn to nature as a teacher, which is what spirituality basically is, in essence. Then, as I started to get more into studying astrology in 2018, the world of mantras and meditation found its way into my orbit. I’d say that my move back to California in 2021 was the real start of my #journey, thanks to the ample supply of open hearted humans I met (specific shoutout to the gorgeous soul Austin) and the strong culture of psychedelics that exists. After 10 months of exploring the magical lands of Mexico, I signed up for the School of Shamanic Womancraft based in Australia, eager to wet my witchy whistle. Quite quickly, I felt like I was in over my head, that the other women were already so advanced in their abilities/careers/etc, and self-doubt began to emerge. Without saying much more, this poem/free write thang expresses those emotions of frustration, blame, and resistance about where I’m at in my journey. I wrote it right after I meditated and FINALLY felt like I connected to a higher frequency without any external assistance (to be explained more below).

I hope this share serves.

Much love,

Beth

Woke up and choose love and gratitude

Sat outside, stared at a tree ribbon, changed my whole attitude

My vision started to blur into fractals

Figured I’d give meditation a crackle

Kept my focus on the stringy ribbon thing

Imagined my thoughts as a rat on a wheel

Killed the rat, put it for a rest

Continued to keep my focus as a test

Checked out of reality, said goodbye to time and space

The sun came out and surrendered without a trace

Not long into it, flys came around

Changed my position to in my tent, continued to ground

Breath flowing in and out with intention

Became aware of my energy, fostered a heart connection

There I felt a tightness around the chakra

Love myself is a fitting new mantra

Laying down, my thoughts began to drift

Give wings to my voice, spirit felt a lift

Had a check in with my guides, my family

I was most in tune to listen to their voice

James, Bernice, and Mildred intuitively came to me

Grandpa, Gramma, Aunt from my sequoia ancestry tree

Supported like a spider on a web spun with silk

There’s no point in climbing if the base isn’t built

Start small babe, don’t get in over your head

Life’s about taking risks, keep trying til you’re dead

Being so self aware at times feels like a burden

How I feel inside’s never hidden behind a curtain

Feeling behind my sisters’ abilities is a truth

I’m starting to ground and they’re astral projecting out the roof

Can’t trance dance or journey without weed

Reaching for the stars while feeling like a seed

“You already can” I am told but feel without guidance

My mom never pushed me, without support, feelings heighten

Swimming deep down into a lake of pity and resentment

My lungs burst for air so I climb onto a bench and

Look around, raise my eyebrow, and say - Why all this anger?

Everything happens for a reason, self sabotage is danger

Dangerously close to placing all my bets

Towards my future in a program whose pre-reqs I haven’t mastered yet

I keep trying hard, giving up’s not in my nature

In every course I’ve ever taken, I achieve the highest stature

Turns out shamanism isn’t quite like that

Your intuition initiation may come from a bat

In February, three years have passed since my breakup in Spain

The freedom to find myself has had doses of pain

Returned to home, took all the risks, spent weekends MIA

On Halloween I crashed my truck, to jail I was taken away

Fuck the justice system, fuck the US, I found an online job

Moved to Mexico to start anew, my dreams cannot be robbed

Loved living life as I desire outside my nine to five

Forty hour weeks compared to magic peeps who knew of no restrictions

Inspired me to realize I, too was worthy of abundance

Decided now was time to invest in skills that’d grant me everything I wish

Heard Australia’s a land of opportunities and ease

My bro is there and sister in law, getting a visa was a breeze

Go there for what? I considered, Not anything will do.

“Aha!” Said Kiki, my sister in law, “What about this school?

It’s called Shamanic Womancraft, their workshop was v cool!”

Women’s circles, wilderness solo, cyclical wisdom?

My curiosity peaked an all time high, my searching was done!

Quit my job, flew back home, changed my life in three short weeks

Surrender and trust in the unknown, what’s sown I’ll surely reap

Well, little research and lots of faith had unexpected results

Connection to Spirit has no instruction guide, no missing nails or bolts

Then how? I question, feeling lost and unqualified

Nothing’s working, nor my cycle’s flowing, no matter how hard I tried

The only hope that I find’s in the hands of Mary Jane

With her, I fly in meditations and hear voices of my guides

But without her medicine, I am a novice and tears come to my eyes

My final hope rests on the Wilderness Solo, surely answers’ll come

Yet, the same actions produce the same results, from the truth I cannot run

I push myself, so very hard, to sing, to drum, to dance

Wind, rain, and cold take me ahold, defeat’s my only trance

Finally the sun comes out, so I sit in meditation

Loving joy overwhelms me once I find my concentration

Small wins are much more valuable than aiming for the moon

To land amongst the stars feels sparkly and I shift my tune

This is my path, it’s full of surprises, and surely never boring

Into the lion’s den I fearlessly marched, and I’ll come out roaring

For some reason, this is necessary, perhaps later I’ll know

This seed has landed amongst giants - what motivation to grow!

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Today's Daily Encounter Thursday, May 25, 2023

Serving Well

"I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well."1

The role of women in the church has long been questioned. We've heard of some churches that require their women to be silent in church, whereas others are led by a woman pastor. There are religions where women are accumulated as wives here on earth in exchange for crowns in heaven; and others where the wife is covered and hidden — fit only to walk behind her husband. But if we allow God's Word to be our guide, we see that women had active roles in ministry throughout the Bible. God frequently used women for His glory — from wives and mothers to judges and queens, women have had prominent roles in scripture.

In the New Testament, we see various women involved in Jesus' ministry and later in the ministries of the apostles. One such woman was Phoebe, the apostle Paul's sister in the Lord, helper and servant of the church, and fellow missionary. Although we know little about her personal aspect, we do know that Phoebe was a committed Christian woman who loved the Lord and was dedicated to using her gifts to serve Him and His people. Paul opened the sixteenth chapter of the book of Romans with a greeting especially for her. He encourages the church to treat her in a way worthy of a saint and tells them to help her with anything she might need. He gives her the importance that few women received in the church of that day, and even in the church of today. But whether Phoebe's role was big or small, she served well. She carried her role out fully and in doing so, earned the trust and respect of the entire congregation, as well as the church leaders. What was important then, and holds the same importance today, is not the office we hold in the church, but the trust and respect we earn from doing it whole-heartedly, as to the Lord.

Paul also set an example for church leaders by demonstrating his confidence in Phoebe; entrusting her with important missions for the church and allowing her to hold a significant role in his ministry. We can thank God for leaders who have Paul's attitude — and pray for those who do not.2

Suggested Prayer: Dear God, thank you for allowing me to live in a country where I am free to worship you. Give me the opportunity to use my gifts and talents to serve others, giving all the glory and honor to you. Allow others to see you in everything I do. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Romans 16:1-2 (ESV).

Excerpt taken from "Every Woman in the Bible" by Sue and Larry Richards, 1999.

Today's Encounter was written by: Veronica B.

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The team at Vital rehabilitated the historic warehouse, which had been a soda factory and metal warehouse, into a gym with colorful plywood-and-steel climbing walls and urban greenspace. The building's century-old brick and plaster were left exposed while bright pops of color and black and white murals add visual interest to the space.

Edge Fitness

Edge Fitness, a gym near me of Adventure Fit Dojo, is a top-notch gym with great equipment and group classes. The best part is that it’s also affordable.

The club’s premium amenities include a premium sauna, state of the art locker rooms, showers, and changing areas, as well as massage chairs. Each location also features a private women’s training room, complete with cardio machines, weights, and benches.

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Aside from these group exercise classes, Edge also offers a variety of other amenities such as a state-of-the-art movie theater that screens new releases and classics each month. This is a great way to get in your cardio and have fun at the same time.

Alpine Climbing Adventure Fitness

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In addition to being a great way to stay fit, climbing can also be a great way to connect with nature. You'll meet other climbers and build relationships that can help you on your climbs, both indoors and out.

You can go climbing with a guide, or take a class to learn the basics. It's a great way to improve your strength and endurance, and prepare for long approaches.

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