Photo by Wang HaijileA few years ago we were in Milan on New Year's Eve. On a whim we thought of buying tickets for that evening's performance at La Scala. La Scala is the world's most famous opera house. It opened August 3, 1778. Romeo and Juliet, the ballet version, was being performed that
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12/30/2015
Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-ABOUT: Napa Consultants, International is the leader in brand strategy for the luxury real estate industry. They work exclusively with professionals who are passionate about gaining or sustaining market leadership. With an expertise in personal branding, compa
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12/30/2015
Last week we spotted this very interesting barricade scene in Beverly Hills. We have no idea what store is coming, and since we were there at the crack of dawn, there was no one to ask. I even googled the address to find out if anyone had published the news.The first photo pictures someone in S
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12/30/2015
Recently, we dined at a restaurant that featured “Israeli Za’atar Marinated Pork Skewers on their menu and we were dumbstruck by the incongruence of such an offering. Was this a brazen attempt at political “incorrectness” as part of their brand strategy to be edgy? If not, they could have used
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12/29/2015
This year the Active Rain Pay It Forward Challenge has challenged both of us as to what we should write about. Neither one of us wants to talk about what we do for others. However, we were inspired by Debb Jane’s story about her father to write ours. My father (A) was one of the most generous men
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12/28/2015
Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-ABOUT: Napa Consultants, International is the leader in brand strategy for the luxury real estate industry. They work exclusively with professionals who are passionate about gaining or sustaining market leadership. With an expertise in personal branding, compan
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12/27/2015
Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-ABOUT: Napa Consultants, International is the leader in brand strategy for the luxury real estate industry. They work exclusively with professionals who are passionate about gaining or sustaining market leadership. With an expertise in personal branding, compa
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12/26/2015
The parking lot where the Saturday Farmers Market is held was half full. Some of the biggest farms were not there. Those empty spaces are where there are usually beautiful displays. We think some of the farmers may have been hindered by the fire, or just wanted another day off. Sadly we have
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12/26/2015
Whether this is your holiday or not, there is no earthly reason for not joining in, and celebrating this special day. The message is universal, we all want peace and good will to all mankind, without exception! Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel- ABOUT: Napa Consultants, International is t
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12/24/2015
A year ago we spotted this tree on the beach on Christmas Eve. We had planned to go to the beach this afternoon. The winds have picked with such ferocity (15-25 mph)that we have small craft advisories and high surf. This is not a good time for a leisurely walk. Happy Christmas Eve to all! Chee
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12/24/2015
