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Atomic Habits by James Clear
This book offers a framework for improving - every day. James Clear reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form...

Mona Shah
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A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
This is a novel that aims to charm, and the result is a winning, stylish novel that keeps things easy. Flair is always the goal — Towles...

Mona Shah
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MoJo’s Visit to a Slice of Africa
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a magnificent force for conservation. As wildlife habitats around the world continue to decline and many...

Mona Shah
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Recipes Rooted in India, Inspired by California
With Thanksgiving around the corner, I am busy planning the feast I will be making for my family. As I peruse recipes, for this meal we...

Mona Shah
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Stairways to Community and Collaboration
On a recent trip to San Francisco, my family and I decided to step up our game, zigzagging the city to climb its most beautiful stairs....

Mona Shah
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Let’s Usher in Spring with Fun Activities for the whole family
Any day is a good day to learn about protecting the environment, but in the spring it's Earth Day, taking place on April 22 every year...

Mona Shah
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How to Seed a Pomegranate
This video shows you a fast, easy, and no-mess way to seed a pomegranate. Just hit the pomegranate with the back of a spoon. The entire...

Mona Shah
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Rome comes to San Francisco: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition
Rome comes to San Francisco with the new exhibit - Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. The new art exhibit at Saint Mary’s...

Mona Shah
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Escape To Utah
After months of sheltering ourselves from the pandemic-ravaged world outside, escape became a craving. Every anniversary we embark on...

Mona Shah
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Bay Area Indian Chef Shares His Signature Recipes
For centuries Indian cuisine was synonymous internationally with spices and hot curries, but now we have several Michelin rated South...

Mona Shah
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Recipes Using Your Garden's Bounty
If you grow tomatoes, you will probably be swamped with them by the end of summer, our late summer kitchen garden is still producing a...

Mona Shah
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SpiceKlub’s Saucy Secrets
The first taste is always with the eyes, thus the art of creating a visually appealing “picture” on a plate has always appealed to the...

Mona Shah
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Flamingo Safari in the new thing in Mumbai: The Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Park
India’s first flamingo safari in the city. Head to the Sanctuary of 1690 hectares located between Vashi and Airoli (Thane Creek Mudflats)...

Mona Shah
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Minting Jewelery from legacy coin currency
Remember those one, two, three, five and ten-paise coins? Today I met the incredible force that is @sushmamehtashah who like many of us,...

Mona Shah
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Point Reyes National Seashore Trip
Located only one hour north of San Francisco, this is a vast area of gorgeous protected shorelines, coastal bluffs, and fabulous hikes....

Mona Shah
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Staycation Showcase: Exploring Marvelous Mendocino and Fort Bragg
A rugged coastline, rich culture, great food and many adventures A scant four hours’ drive from the Bay Area, the sweeping beauty and...

Mona Shah
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