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ROAD TRIP

ROAD TRIP

UP THE WEST COAST

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA ANDERSON

@BluePineappleTravelLaura @BluePineappleTravelWithLaura

IT WAS ONLY TWO YEARS AGO, THAT MY SISTER,

upon a vintage car show where we hopped into some

SAGE, AND I DECIDED TO KNOCK SOMETHING

classic beauties for a couple of pictures.

OFF OUR BUCKET LIST AND TAKE A ROAD TRIP UP

From Santa Barbara we drove up the coast to the cute

THE WEST COAST FROM LOS ANGELES TO SAN

little surf town, Pismo Beach, where we enjoyed Splash

FRANCISCO! With our busy lifestyles, we needed to

Cafe’s 17 year award winning clam chowder. The Inn at

reconnect, escape, and let go! It will forever be one of

Avila Beach was charming, we flung open the windows,

my favorite trips!

let the cool, salty air whisk through the room and settled in for the night. But wait, we hadn’t eaten dinner yet, so

DAY 1: After touching down in Los Angeles, we headed

we ventured down the block to grab a drink. We soon

to Venice Beach. We ate fish tacos, took pics with mus-

made friends with some locals and other travelers and

cle men, and enjoyed our first ride on an electric scooter

spent the night laughing and sharing. We might have

to Santa Monica Pacific Park. This was one of the high-

drank dinner that night and might have ended up in a

lights of our trip zooming down the boardwalk with the

Jacuzzi tub in our swimsuits drinking wine.

sea by our side. Pacific Park brought out our childhood enthusiasm as my sister persuaded me to ride the roller

DAY 3: We woke up in excitement today to follow the

coaster twice and I started to realize that this would be

road north. Keep in mind this whole trip we hugged

the ultimate, let your hair down journey.

the coastline, so the journey was just as exhilarating

From Santa Monica we drove to beautiful Santa Barbara,

as our destinations. Sisters together…without children,

stopping along the way to take pictures of the sand dunes

husbands, brothers, or bosses, we literally fell right back

and rock formations our new surroundings beckoned

into our younger years and back into that innocence. We

us to discover. We arrived at the Inn at Summerland Hill,

sang our favorite childhood song to the top of our lungs

which was our most favorite accommodation of the entire

while on our way to Morro Bay. When we arrived we

trip. This charming, family run inn was so welcoming and

found the perfect little spot to have lunch with the rock

it didn’t hurt that we were just in time for their wonderful

and sail boats as our setting. We feasted on fried clams

Happy Hour of charcuterie and wine which we enjoyed

in honor of our late father and BBQ oysters.

on our little porch enveloped with succulents. Next up

Driving to San Simeon we took a pit stop to view

was a delicious seafood dinner at Enterprise Fish Co. We

Cambria’s Moonstone Beach, but we couldn’t stay long as

devoured cioppino, seafood kabobs, and the first of MANY

our sights were set on Hearst Castle. Touring this amazing

cups of clam chowder to come.

castle of history, opulence, and ingenuity, we left feeling inspired to seize the day. Along our route to Monterey,

DAY 2: After a good night’s sleep, a gorgeous home-

we hopped out to view the hundreds of Elephant Seals

made breakfast of delicate mushroom omelets and

sunbathing at Vista Point before landing at Casa Munras

locally sourced fruit, we hit the road for our next destina-

Garden Hotel & Spa where we cleaned up and headed to

tion. We were sad to leave this little piece of heaven, but

Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Have you ever heard of clam

were invigorated to see what was next. It was at Stearns

chowder samples? Neither did I until we walked up and

Wharf where we bought each other inspirational brace-

down the wharf and were presented clam chowder tastings

lets of things we wanted each other to hold onto. For my

at each restaurant we passed. Although quite full from the

sister a bracelet with the words… “Enjoy Today” and for

several samples, we made room for our Dungeness crab

me she chose “Trust Yourself.” We wore these proudly

and shrimp at Old Fishermen’s Grotto. Presented with a

as we explored the beautiful town of Santa Barbara. We

rose as we sat to dine, we overlooked the water and toasted

toured the old Court House, ate the most delicious cev-

the half way mark of our adventure. Feeling blessed, grateful,

iche at Carlitos Cafe, and before taking off we stumbled

and excited, we headed to bed.

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ROAD TRIP (CONTINUED)

DAY 4: A brand new day and one I quite frankly was

DAY 5: We awoke at Pier 2620 Hotel and spent the

a little nervous about, so we prepared by starting the

last day of our sister trip in San Francisco. At this point

morning off right with the best massage ever at Casa

we were a little tired from our amazing trip so far, but

Munras. Feeling relaxed and a little anxious we headed

knew we needed to rally to explore this lovely city. We

to Carmel and Big Sur. My sister asked if I wanted her

hiked the steep roads, rode cable cars, visited China

to drive over the famous Bixby Bridge that reigns 260

Town, Lombard Street, and Pier 39. We ended the night

feet over the steep canyon. Nope… I had to do it and

and trip with an amazing dinner at House of Prime

although it seems small to some the accomplishment

Rib. This was by far the most delicious meal we had

I felt after white knuckling this passage filled me with

the entire journey. We sipped on dirty martinis as we

pride. With my sister coaching me through, it only deep-

relished our time spent together, what we had experi-

ened my love for her. The views were literally breathtak-

enced, our ever growing bond, and how lucky we were

ing and one of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen.

to have had this opportunity.

With adrenaline and awe still in our hearts we headed to

This was a journey that was so needed to get back

Santa Cruz breaking only to mosey through an abundant

to who we really were, under all the statuses and

produce stand, thinking gosh I wish we had a kitchen to

responsibilities that life assigns you. We had begun

steam these artichokes that were 10 for 1 dollar.

this journey trying to “get lost” and cliché as it might

Arriving at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk we played like

sound, in this time we found ourselves again, our

children again, munching on corn dogs and watching the

spirit, our bond. We saw many sights and ate many

kids frolic. We ended the night in San Francisco where

delicious meals, but above all we managed to find that

we ate the most delicious seafood meal at Scoma’s. Pan

place where years were erased, we felt our bond so

seared fish, Caesar salad, and of course more clam chow-

deeply, and no matter what...with each other we could

der. With our tummies full, we rested our heads.

do...AND be anything!

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How to Nav igate IRS Taking Hostile Posi tions on PPP Loans IRS ENFORCEMENT DURING THE PANDEMIC AND IRS ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES FOR 2020

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ARTICLE CAL BOMAR | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

At the same time, the government has

to access other sources of liquidity suffi-

changing guidelines, the SBA recently

been giving warning that it intends to

cient to support their ongoing operations

issued addition guidance that busi-

audit many PPP loans, and may pursue

in a manner that is not significantly detri-

nesses that accepted PPP loans of

criminal prosecution in some cases. The

mental to the business.”

less than $2 million will be assumed

first category of at risk cases are those

This aggressive position by the US has

to have made the certification on the

in which the applicant lied on the appli-

caused widespread panic among busi-

necessity of their loan in good faith.

cation. In one early case where the US

ness owners, and even caused some to

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and

has brought criminal charges (U.S. v.

return their loans. The US even encour-

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza also

Staveley), it involved representations that

aged this reaction by stating that it would

announced that the SBA would review

the applicant owned a company that he

treat loans returned by May 14 as having

all PPP loans in excess of $2 million (in

did not own. However, the government

been applied for in good faith.

addition to some loans less than that) to

has also stated that it will pursue charges

However, for most business owners

where a misrepresentation was made as

who are feeling stress over this, it is an

to the economic necessity of the loan.

overreaction. The economic situation

The cases where the most danger

appeared so dire when many businesses

actually exists will be where a business

Asked

were applying for these loans, that

has obtained a loan of $2 million or

Questions (FAQs)” on April 23 (after

attacking an application based on “eco-

more, and has made very large distri-

many had already received PPP funds)

nomic necessity” alone would be hard for

butions to owners immediately after

stating that a borrower’s good faith certi-

the US in most cases.

the loans were obtained or where the

The Treasury Department and SBA issued

updated

“Frequently

fication as to “economic necessity” must

To alleviate some of the widespread

take into account the borrower’s “ability

panic that it caused with its ever

make sure borrowers’ self-certification for the loans was accurate.

company had very large cash reserves or access to capital.

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HOW TO NAVIGATE IRS (CONTINUED)

IRS COLLECTIONS Under the IRS’ People First Initiative, 2019 individual and business income tax returns are not due until July 15, 2020. IRS has also

IRS ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES FOR 2020 SYNDICATED CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES

suspended new liens and levy of property until July 15. Most IRS

One thing that the IRS Commissioner has emphasized at every

employees have not been at work through the crisis, or have been

opportunity is the intention of IRS to go after the things this year

working from home. However, more are returning to work each

that IRS considers illegitimate tax evasion schemes. IRS is especially

week. I expect a flurry of collection activity during the Summer as

focused this year on captive insurance companies and syndicated

July 15 arrives and IRS is back at work-- although it may still be

conservation easement. Anyone who has been placed into one of

challenging getting through to IRS to work out relief due to backlog

these entities by a promoter should seek counsel from a tax attorney

caused by the crisis, and heavy volumes of Taxpayers trying to call

immediately, in order to get ahead of the problem.

IRS about the notices that they will receive. To the extent possible, it will be beneficial to have everything ready to obtain relief once

Cal Bomar is a former IRS Chief Counsel attorney who represents cli-

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L I F E A F T E R B R E A K U P, D I VO RC E, O R T H E D E AT H O F A S P O U S E : GOING THROUGH A BREAKUP, DIVORCE, OR THE DEATH OF A

in a big, beautiful world that’s full of possibilities, endless things to

SPOUSE ISN’T EASY. You’ve lost your lover and your confidant, cheer-

experience, and always new knowledge to be had. Let some of these

leader, activity partner, support system, and best friend. Such a loss

ideas be a springboard to help you find your new groove.

can be devastating. As such, it’s only natural to grieve. In fact, allowing yourself to grieve is vital to your recovery. You’ll need time (and perhaps

JOB OR CAREER. Do you like what you do for a living? Or do you

even professional help) to work through your denial, anger, bargaining,

wish you’d gone a different direction? This might be an excellent

depression, and acceptance – the five stages of grief.

time to consider a job or career change. Explore what kinds of work

But even as you work through this challenging period, you can

would make you happy. Just bear in mind your emotional state, and

begin building a happy, full life. Working toward moving on doesn’t

take time to think through the pros and cons of your choices. Then,

mean you’ve forgotten the person you lost or your prior life. It merely

once you’re in a better frame of mind, you’ll be ready to put your

means you recognize your emotional and physical well-being

plan into action.

depends on getting back to a healthy, positive life. Yes, you’ll still experience some sadness and miss the person and life you’ve lost.

LEARN A NEW SKILL. It doesn’t have to be for career growth or

Allow yourself to feel sad as often as you need to. But, also look for

change, although it could be. Learning a new skill offers lots of other

at least one, if not multiple ways to uplift yourself each and every day.

benefits. In fact, it’s good for your brain. It increases the speed at

Taking time for personal growth is an excellent way to raise your

which you learn new skills, improves your performance on other

spirits. So focus some time and energy on self-discovery, becoming

tasks, and expands your knowledge. It also reduces your risk of

a more fabulous you, and finding new ways to enjoy life to its fullest.

dementia. There are other benefits, too. Learning a new skill makes

There’s no need to forget the person and life you lost. To the contrary,

you more adaptable to change (such as you’re going through now).

cherish those great memories. But build on them by enjoying new

It also provides an additional outlet to stave off boredom and makes

experiences and a newfound appreciation for all life has to offer.

you a more interesting person.

SELF DISCOVERY & THE PATH TO YOUR NEW HAPPY

choices to fit everyone’s interests. There are also numerous avenues

The great thing about learning a new skill is the multitude of There are so many avenues to self-discovery. The truth is you might

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ery is really an ongoing process. As the seasons of your life come

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VOLUNTEER. This is another way to expand your skills while also making the world a better place. Volunteering is also beneficial to your emotional health. According to research, those who volunteer become happier, enjoy reduced stress and gain self-esteem. It also increases your social connections. In turn, all these factors contribute to a healthier, longer life.

NEW FRIENDS. After a loss, making new friends is often imperative.

If you’re like most people in a relationship, you spent most of your free time with your partner. As a result, you may have only a small pool of friends. So get in touch with old friends and catch up. You might discover new things you have in common that rekindle your friendship. Also, make new friends through work, classes, and volunteering. Meetup.com is another option. You’ll discover a plethora of different types and age groups. There’s truly something for everyone.

MUSIC. If you’re a music lover, you know what a mood-booster that music can be. Yet, if you’re like most people, you’ve listened to the same few genres of music throughout your life. So visit your library to explore different types of music, and check out a variety of CDs. Try multiple artists within each genre, since styles vary widely among any genre. You might be surprised at the music you fall in love with and have missed all your life. Beyond the more popular genre’s, there’s also folk, blues, jazz, and classical. Also, don’t skip over the world music section. You’ll find Irish/Celtic, flamingo, reggae, Latin, Zydeco, Afrobeat, and so much more.

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ART. This isn’t a world just for artists. Although you might discover you have a hidden talent you never realized. Think painting, drawing, sculpting, photography, printmaking, and so much more. The other option is the pure enjoyment of looking at art. Check out some art museums and galleries. You might even want to pick up a book or take a class on art appreciation to understand art at a whole new level.

CRAFTS. Hobbies offer a host of benefits, not to mention the crafty things you can make, keep, and give. Crafting relieves stress and

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depression, provides challenges, prevents boredom, and can even generate additional income. Consider wood crafts, leatherwork, Take A Cooking Class

needlework, glassmaking, paper crafts, and countless other options.

TRAVEL. Whether you choose to explore your own state, other parts of the country, or the world, you’ll reap many benefits. A trip can be educational, enhances creativity, broadens your horizons, and, best of all, it’s fun. You can travel by car, train, or plane. Make the most of your trips by doing the research before you go, so you hit the right weather and don’t waste your visit figuring out what to do and see.

SPORTS & FITNESS. Oh. But you don’t like the “E” word? Then consider a sport. There are so many to choose from, whether you like team sports or prefer going solo. Golf, volleyball, tennis, kickball, swimming, martial arts, and rollerskating are just a few of your options.

Check out some books and workbooks available to help you along your journey to self-discovery.

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+ Start Where You Are: A Journal for SelfExploration by Meera Lee Patel

+ List Your Self: Listmaking as the Way to SelfDiscovery by Ilene Segalove

+ The Good Goodbye: How to Navigate Change and Loss in Life, Love, and Work by Gladys Ato

+ This Time Next Year: 365 Days of Exploration by Cynthia Scher

+ Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger, Smarter & Happier After Divorce by Deb Purdy

+ The Sun Still Rises: Surviving and Thriving after Grief and Loss by Shawn Doyle

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Refute

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A SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE OF THE OFFICE CREATES MORE OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.

For many office dwellers, working from home has always been the ultimate professional perk. Plugging away at spreadsheets from the comfort of your slippers, dropping in a load of laundry between calls, and reclaiming hours previously spent commuting? It all sounds wonderful. However now, at a time when more than half of Americans have been summoned to work from home, many are surprised to realize they long for the days of friendly office banter and quiet conference rooms.

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

The current pandemic has introduced a variety of factors that contribute to a less than stellar work-fromhome experience. Parents now juggle their regular workload with their children’s homeschool curriculum (including physical education). For some pet owners,

onto our enterprise grade wifi which is compliant with

finding a quiet and dedicated workspace is an ongoing

most industry standards and settle into a day office or

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perfect for networking with seasoned professionals

desk-- and not one that doubles as a kitchen table.

and entrepreneurs alike.

As Atlanta slowly begins to reopen, workers are

The bottom line? The office as we know it will

confronting big, lifestyle decisions. For those eager to

cease to exist once employees are ready to leave their

return to a professional and distraction-free workspace,

home workspace and reclaim control of their workday.

but hesitant to commute back into the city center,

Employers understand that work safety and flexibility

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productive while providing professional workspace

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options may be the best work perk they can provide.

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dented options. Once you find a workspace in a neigh-

you work.

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Serendipity Labs Cumberland is located in the historic Vinings community minutes from interstate 75 and

commute is liberating. Close to home but not at home?

It’s the best of both worlds.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

COOL OFF THIS SEASON WITH CHILLING ICE POPS, NO-BAKE SWEET TREATS + HOW TO USE HEALING ALOE

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ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

beat the summer heat

AS THE WEATHER STARTS HEATING UP, WE’RE ALL ABOUT COOLING DOWN. And what’s more refreshing than ice pops filled with your favorite fresh fruit? Don’t get in a rut—here are some options that you can enjoy all summer long. Don’t be afraid to try your own! Simply freeze your favorite fruit juice and chunks of fruit in popsicle molds and enjoy. Here are some of our favorites.

frozen fruit pops P E AC H Y K E E N .

S T R AW - B R R -Y.

H 2 0 M E LO N .

+ Combine simply peach juice

+ Puree strawberries with your

+ Combine watermelon,

and sliced peaches

favorite fruit juice

cucumber and lime

TEA TIME: Change it up by

LIME IT UP: Combine pureed

HYDRATION STATION:

using sweet tea and peach juice

strawberries with homemade

Did you know watermelon

as your base and some ginger

limeade (water, limes + simple

and cucumber are two of

ale for a little fizz or add some

syrup) for a frozen twist on a

the most hydrating fruits +

lemonade for a tart twist!

summer classic.

veggies? Load it up!

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F R E S H E N U P.

awesome aloe

Put your plants to use by harvesting aloe gel from the leaves of your window plant rather than opting for store-bought.

TIP ONE.

There’s some yellow sap that will come out of the leaves— this is the aloe vera latex. Go ahead and just dispose of it.

Choose thick, healthy leaves from the

T I P T W O.

outside, trim the edges with a knife, then

Store your fresh aloe longer by transferring the gel to ice

separate the interior gel from the

cube trays. Then use the frozen cubes anytime on sunburns

exterior of the leaf.

or dry skin.

no-bake icebox cake

INGREDIENTS

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+ 3 cups heavy cream, cold + 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + Chocolate ice cream + Cookie crumbles, pre-made cake, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers and anything else you want to layer your cake with

1. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form in the mixture.

2. Start with a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a springform pan (determine the size by how large or small you want your icebox cake to be). Then top with an even layer of chocolate (or your favorite kind of ice cream).

3. For the next layer, top with an even layer of cookie crumbles, cake crumbles, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers or anything else you want to layer your cake with.

4. Continue with layers of whipped cream, ice cream and toppings until you have reached the top of your pan.

5. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, top with more cookie crumbles or chocolate sauce, slice and enjoy!

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REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

$1,550,000

$1,530,000

99%

6

5

7

Woodland Preserve

$826,002

$805,000

97%

85

5

5

The Preserve at Vinings Walk

$740,000

$719,000

97%

47

4

5

The Preserve at Vinings Walk

$659,500

$650,000

99%

26

5

5

Collier Place

$685,000

$645,000

94%

176

3

4

Wakefield Estates

$585,000

$585,000

100%

4

5

4

Oakdale Preserve

$600,000

$580,000

97%

15

4

5

Enclave At Old Concord

$555,000

$549,150

99%

57

5

4

Reserve at Wildwood

$542,900

$539,000

99%

10

3

4

Concord Grove

$559,000

$539,000

96%

51

5

4

Enclave at Vinings

$525,000

$525,000

100%

2

4

5

Windsor

$534,900

$520,000

97%

61

4

4

Tackett Farms

$529,000

$520,000

98%

184

6

5

Stonehall at Vinings Gateway

$525,000

$515,000

98%

180

3

4

Paces Ferry Park

$475,000

$475,000

100%

27

5

4

Vinings Pointe

$475,000

$470,000

99%

11

5

3

Forest Hills

$474,900

$467,000

98%

2

3

2

Vinings Pointe

$459,500

$457,500

100%

10

4

3

Vinings Pointe

$450,000

$450,000

100%

1

4

3

Enclave At Belmont

$444,900

$444,900

100%

104

3

4

Enclave At Belmont

$438,867

$425,936

97%

0

3

3

Forest Hills

$425,000

$425,000

100%

2

3

2

Woodland Brooke

$419,000

$415,000

99%

6

4

3

One Ivy Walk

$420,000

$412,000

98%

65

4

4

Rivers Call

Information compiled f rom First Multiple Listing Service and Georgia Multiple Listing Service f rom dates of 5/1/20 to 5/31/20.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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The High Museum of Art will pre-

Concerts and special events every

active duty, in the National Guard, or

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