R.I.P. Dylan McKay, the Only Adult at West Beverly High

I started high school in 1990, the same year Brandon and Brenda Walsh transferred from Minneapolis, Minnesota to West Beverly High School in Beverly Hills 90210. Then, two episodes in Brenda, and the rest of us, met Dylan McKay, the brooding James Dean-esq “bad boy” of the campus who really…


Why Mardi Gras Matters

“America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.” – Tennessee Williams I was born two days after Mardi Gras. A Mardi Gras where my parents stood on St. Charles Ave, my mom nine months pregnant. We did pretty much the same thing…


Parents to Know: Elsbet Hollywood

When you meet Elsbet the first thing you will notice is her welcoming, warm personality followed by a firm handshake. She is the perfect combination of southern lady and corporate attorney. Elsbet is one of those people that just makes you feel comfortable immediately. This is a trait that also makes her…




Flying With Small Children

Hint: definitely put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. My first flight with a small child that belonged to me and was my responsibility was when my oldest (now almost 9) was 18 months. Somehow I had been talked into flying from San Antonio, Texas to San Diego,…


Parents to Know: Tiffany King

Tiffany King is one busy yet inspiring momma. A mother of three boys, Tiffany has established herself as a driving force in the local community and blogosphere. Tiffany runs We Five Kings, a fashion and lifestyle blog. In addition to her very successful blog and its ever-growing following, she also…



Parents to Know: Dr. Richard Kelt

Finding a pediatrician can be hard. First you have to find someone with an opening. Then you have to mesh well with them and it always helps if you feel like they’re really listening when you talk. You’re really looking for a partner in your child’s health and that can…


An Open Letter to Anthony Davis

Dear Anthony Davis: I like many people woke up on Monday morning to hear the news that your agent made a statement that you would not sign your contract in the summer to return to the New Orleans Pelicans. He stated that you wanted to be on a team that…