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Why Tourists Should Visit the Golden Gate Bridge in February — And What They Can See

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  February is one of the most underrated months to visit the Golden Gate Bridge. The crowds are lighter, the air is crisp, and the winter light has a clarity that photographers dream about. The bridge feels more spacious, more walkable, and more intimate than it does in peak season — a perfect time for visitors who want to experience the landmark without the summer rush. Why February Is a Great Time to Visit Fewer tourists, more room to explore Winter months draw smaller crowds, making it easier to stroll the eastern walkway, take photos, or linger at viewpoints without jostling for space. Beautiful winter light February often brings clear mornings and dramatic skies. Sunrise and sunset can be spectacular, especially from Crissy Field, Fort Point, or the Marin Headlands. Cool, comfortable walking weather The bridge is 1.3 miles each way — a pleasant walk when the air is cool and the sun is low. Access to trails and overlooks Both ends of the bridge connect directly to the ...
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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - From Tuscany with Love (Avina)

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   Today's Publisher's Pride is  From Tuscany with Love  by Lauretta Avina, which reached #252 in emigrant and immigrant biography.  From Tuscany with Love  has appeared in Amazon best-selling categories nearly every week since its release, including holding the #1 red banner ranking for nearly a week after it was released. Book Description: From Tuscany with Love  is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Through evocative stories and cherished family recipes, the author pays tribute to the rich culture, love, and flavors that shaped her life. This memoir beautifully blends personal reflections on family, resilience, and the timeless traditions of Tuscan cuisine, offering readers a deeply personal and flavorful look at an immigrant's path to finding a home and a sense of belonging in a new world. A Reviewer's Comment: "a cookbook that brought a tear ...
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Precerpt from Grandma's Ninja Training Diary: From Raw Strength to Strategic Strength

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  Today, I turned 76.  This, then, is the birthday edition of my diary, a birthday wherein I have now reached the line that puts me closer to 80 than to 70. There comes a moment — somewhere between 70 and 80 — when your body taps you on the shoulder and says, “We need to renegotiate the terms of this partnership.” Not because it’s failing. Not because you’re fragile. But because you’ve spent decades doing things most people never attempt: lifting seven children, two gifted and two with multiple birth defects lifting adults lifting wheelchairs lifting lives lifting entire households lifting through crises lifting because no one else could, was willing, or was around For years, raw strength carried me. I could muscle through anything — caregiving, stairs, emergencies, logistics, life. My body was the one thing I could always count on. But lately, I’ve noticed something new. Not weakness — I’m still strong. Not fear — I’m still steady. But a shift. A recalibration. ...
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