I arranged the candles for this occasion around the living room--many candles on the floor and furniture. At different heights, they seemed to cascade from fixture to ground...as I lit them, the room....

So I was in a lovely resort in Santa Barbara which will remain unnamed (you'll see why!), enjoying their day spa. My body was aching; horseback riding in Ojai had taken its toll on me after the week ...

I spent a few days this week tucked between the Del Monte Forest and the Pacific Shore, among groves of tall Monterey pines. In addition to incomparable golf, my stay included outstanding spa treatme.... .

I sometimes crave a break from the all-too-familiar city life I lead...this last week, I headed up the Colorado River to Moab, a little town at the foot of dramatic red rock cliffs. This classic, rug...