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Baking cakes proves to be good for the soul
by Machel Penn Shull
21 days ago | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
I’m not really one to rant on something. Originally, I had submitted a different story for my column. What I had sent in was an opinion on “zip code snobbery,” which I’m sure none of you are real...
Paperback books and the institution of marriage
by Machel Penn Shull
1 month ago | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
I’m a book fanatic. Some people are proud of their iPad. I’m proud of my pile of books sitting in a basket next to my bed. I have a photo on the cover of my phone that reads, “Happiness is a cup of...
My thoughts coming off of a two-week vacation
by Machel Penn Shull
1 month ago | 2 2 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
I don’t have anything to write this week. It’s a first. I am sitting here staring at a blank page with nothing materializing. That’s rare when that happens. Usually, I’m brimming with ideas, storie...
A tribute to my dear friend the late Heidi Cruz
2 months ago | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
My good friend died in April. It’s been one of those monumental things in my life that has shifted my perception about reality. When you watch someone around your age die, those last few moments st...
‘Sex and the City’ and knowing when to say when
by Machel Penn Shull
2 months ago | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Over Memorial Day weekend, I stood in line to buy my ticket to “Sex and the City 2.” OK, I confess. I broke my diet and ate some popcorn. I was like a giddy high school girl. You should have seen m...
The birds, the bees and the ticking biological clock
by Machel Penn Shull
3 months ago | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Women, they have this thing … the familiar sound goes “tick, tick, tick.” Do you know what I’m talking about? If you’re a man, you probably don’t. However, if you happen to be one of those women in...
Local specials offered for dining out in the Ranch
by Machel Penn
17 months ago | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
OK, we know we are in a recession. What I want to know is what are you personally doing to support our local businesses? If you are like me, you too, have felt the crunch on your wallet. You may be...
Strawberries for love and the return of Lemon Twist
by Machel Penn Shull
3 months ago | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
On Mother’s Day, I did not eat a fancy brunch at the Rancho Santa Fe Country Club like some other local mothers did. Instead, I sold strawberries for love at Lemon Twist. In case this is your firs...
Spotlight on Ranch resident, matchmaker Karian Forsyth
by Machel Penn
3 months ago | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
After recently attending a book signing of a famous matchmaker in Beverly Hills, I became inspired by this new enterprise that has many individuals finding true love. And what better way to find ou...
5 ways to slither into skinny jeans for ‘Sex and the City’ premiere in May
by Machel Penn Schull
4 months ago | 2 2 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
At Thyme in the Ranch today, I ran into a lovely realtor I know — Ashley with the Prudential office in town. She was so sweet, she said, “You’re still looking thin.” I replied, “I have to look pret...
Losing a loved one reminds you to count your blessings
by Machel Penn Shull
4 months ago | 1 1 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
I have a close friend that is dying of pancreatic cancer. I didn’t think I would write about this, but it’s the only thing occupying my mind. We always think that tomorrow is coming. We count on it...
The newspaper wars taking place in Rancho Santa Fe
by Machel Penn
5 months ago | 2 2 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
I ate a habanero pepper tonight on my salad and I broke out in hives. I sat there watching “L.A. Confidential” with my husband, wondering about what to write about this week. Sometimes, my mind is ...
The perfect getaway right here in San Diego — Jamul Haven
by Machel Penn
5 months ago | 1 1 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
(The following excerpt is from the B&B Journal I wrote in while I stayed at Jamul Haven). February 20th, 2010 Dear Bill and Mariann, I am sitting in the white furry bathrobe I found hanging in t...
Life is short, so take time to celebrate and remember these few things
by Machel Penn
6 months ago | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
I am turning 39 this week. With life behind me and before me, I thought I would share some of my understandings and misgivings as I approach the age of 40. Life does not always make sense. Sometime...