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needs-to-stop-looking-at-valves · 2 years

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Meant to send this on mother's day and have it be one of the husbands trying to make their wife a mother but...

Instead can we have either Julieta or Pepa giving their husband a father's day present and it's before the eldest grandkids are born so the guys are like...I'm not a dad yet mi amor and the wives are like 'You will be in a couple of months.' and that's how either Agustin or Felix (could be both) learn that their wife is pregnant

Oh go to hell. This is precious. Let's do it, even though i personally dread father's day- (maybe thats why i love these guys, because my relationship with my dad sucks ass)

Also fun fact, Agustín was born on Father's day, didn't know if you knew that, anon.

"Agustín! You almost done up there?!"

"Si, one second!"

Agustín didn't know what it was, but Julieta had been extra kind to him today. Like, WAY more than usual. She woke him up with a morning tea, she let him sleep in-clearly there was some event he was forgetting. It's why he was in his room, looking at his calender, trying to think of what he could be missing. He thought maybe his birthday, but that wasn't supposed to be for another four days. He sighed as he made his way downstairs, where Bruno and Félix were sitting at the dining room table.

"Hey bro. Do you uh, know what's going on?"

"No, and I'm terrified we forgot something important."

Bruno grinned from his cup of coffee.

"I know something you don't~"

They both whipped their heads towards Bruno. Ever since they knew him, Bruno has always been a little shit, always been a bit cryptic and never giving a straight forward answer. He was pretty sure he just liked their suffering.

"Bruno what is it? Is it someone's birthday? Is it a holiday?"

Bruno shook his head a bit, letting these two fester. Félix was about to shake the answer out of him, when their wives stepped into the kitchen, trays of food in hand.

"I hope you three are hungry, I spent a little extra time on breakfast today."

She wasn't kidding. French crullers, hot coffee, radishes on buttered toast, his ideal breakfast. She kissed the top of his head, Pepa kissed Félix's, and Bruno just stole an extra doughnut from the basket.

"It looks exactly how maman would make it."

"Your mother gave me the recipe. I hope you all like it, I wanted you to eat something nice while I gave you your father's day gift."

That was a weird way to phrase his birthday. He helped himself to his breakfast as she pulled out a box from the corner. It was big for a simple present. He took a second from his food to open it, revealing-

"Is this...a tree sapling?"

"Yes! It's Jacarandas! I thought it'd be lovely to grow outside, in the back. I think they'd love it!"

Agustín raised a brow at the gift. It was nice, but not what he expected.

"Well, thank you, mi amor. This is very sweet. I mean, weird to get me for my birthday but-wait. Who would like it?"

Julieta sat in front of him, putting her hands over his.

"It's not for your birthday. It's for your first father's day. Agustín. Estoy embarazada."

He went stiff. He studied her face for a joke, but there wasn't any. He looked at her face, at her stomach, at her face again.

"I...I'm going to be a father?"

"Si. I just figured it out a while ago. You are going to be a papi, and I'm...going to be a mami."

He froze. Holy. Fucking. Shit. It took him a moment to remember to breathe, but when he did, he immediately held onto her face, blood rushing.

"I KNEW there was something about you that was different! You're PREGNANT! You're GLOWING!"

Félix put his hands on the side of his mouth, giving out a grito he himself could NEVER do.

"Eso Agustín!!! You're gonna be a papi!!! Holy shit- imma be a tío!"

Pepa plopped a small box in his hands, nudging his shoulder.

"I got you a gift too, so you didn’t feel left out, hombrecito."

They watched as Félix pulled out what appeared to be a little guitar. Félix gave her a look that roughly translated to 'you bitch', but a smile was at the corner of his lips.

"Is this because you're taller than me? Because that's so mean-"

"Turn it around."

Félix did, and on the back, was a paper silhouette, taped to the back. Agustín recognized it immediately, but it took Félix a second. He whipped his head towards Pepa once he did.

"Pepa. Pepa are you-"

"I'm pregnant too, idiota."

Félix jumped out of his seat, arms going this way and that as he proceeded to lose his mind.

"I'M GOING TO BE A DAD! YOU'RE GOING TO BE A DAD! HOLY S H I T!"

Pepa and Julieta watched as these two proceeded to lose their shit, rambling and yelling and making just an absolute ruckus. They only stopped when Bruno, a doughnut in his hand, interrupted them.

"Salut you two! Congrats on two adorable little girls. Oh, did I say that out loud?"

Julieta and Pepa gawked at him.

"Wait. We're having girls?!"

"BOTH OF US?!"

Bruno grinned like a little shit, cup of coffee in the air in a congratulations.

"Surprise! I had a vision about it before ANYONE here knew. They're beautiful. Even Pepa's, which surprised me."

"WE'RE HAVING DAUGHTERS, MOTHERFUCKER!!!"

Félix, in his excitement, tried to chest bump Agustín, only to send the guy to the floor. Julieta laughed as she tried to help him up.

"Oye, Félix, careful with my husband!"

Agustín chuckled as he got up to his feet, just in time to see Félix dancing merrily with Pepa, practically bathing in rainbows and sunshine. That was when Abuela walked in, looking confused.

"Something happened to my door? It says 'Abuela', are one of you...?"

Bruno, who was eating everyone's food at this point, did the honors.

"Both of 'em. Daughters. I'd give dates, but my powers aren't that specific."

Abuela looked aghast, before immediately diving in to embrace Julieta, crying out in absolutely joy and thanking god for such a miracle. She hugged both her daughters, hugged Félix, then turned to Agustín. Agustín thought about apologizing for a second, before she held onto his hands, smiling.

"You will be a wonderful father. I don't need Bruno's powers to see that."

"But I need powers to keep me from killing Bruno-he ate all the doughnuts!!"

"I WAS HUNGRY, PEPA!"

Agustín was ready to bring new little ones into this crazy life of his.

#not transformers #encanto #asks #that tree is STILL in the backyard of the Casita #its big and beautiful and Agustín (and Félix) hung up a swing on it #also Félix and Agustín's parents being told this?#lost their M I N D S #especially Félix's oh my god they partied for like three days straight

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im-just-a-br0adway-baby · 2 years

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Encanto Headcanons Because I’m Bored

Luisa weighed a whopping eleven pounds when she was born. When Julieta tells the story of Luisa’s birth, she would always say it felt like giving birth to three bowling balls.

Julieta’s pregnancies were pretty easy. Luisa was the only exception.

Pepa, on the other hand, all three of her pregnancies were absolute HELL.

The entire village had to create a shelter for every time Alma announced any of Pepa’s pregnancies because of this.

When the triplets were younger, Pepa often talked with a lisp because of her tooth gap. She overcame it by the time she was seventeen.

Every single person in that house snores, A LOT. Casita made note of that and would accommodate Dolores every night so she can sleep.

When Julieta and Agustin were fifteen years old, there was a time they were climbing a tree together. At one point, the branch Agustin was sitting on broke and he broke his arm. It was so serious that Julieta’s arepas couldn’t heal it, so his broken arm took several weeks to heal, cast and all.

The exact same thing happened to Mirabel when she was playing with Antonio and climbing the tree in his room. When Julieta couldn’t heal her with her arepas, she told her the story of when it happened to Agustin. This was when Mirabel realized she was more of a carbon copy of her father than she thought.

When Bruno returned, he asked all six of his nieces and nephews to be his production team for his rat telenovelas. Isabela would be the costume designer, Dolores would help write the scripts and music, Luisa did set design, Camilo would be Bruno’s assistant director, Mirabel would often rotate between costume design with Isabela and songwriting with Dolores, and Antonio would translate and make subtitles.

Watching Bruno’s rat telenovelas became a new family tradition every Saturday night.

Speaking of family traditions, one tradition the Madrigals had since the triplets were little was that everyone would gather in the living room and each family member would rotate every night reading out loud to everyone else.

Camilo and Mirabel would put on backyard plays for the rest of the family all the time and would ask Bruno to help them.

Felix had the hardest time getting Camilo to say “dada” when he was learning how to talk. Every time he tried to get him to say it, Camilo would just say “mama”. This confused him because it was the opposite when Dolores was learning how to talk.

When the kids were little, Agustin and Felix loved to teach them all songs and rhythm games, but Dolores and Mirabel were the only ones that asked them constantly to play a rhythm game with them.

The four of them still sing some from time to time, and Dolores and Mirabel would later teach their own children the same songs and rhythm games.

Agustin and Felix are the MASTERS at tickle fights. Whenever their wives or kids are upset, they immediately get a visit from the tickle-monsters until they can’t breathe.

NSFW WARNING: Julieta and Agustin lost their virginities to each other, but Pepa and Felix had several sexual encounters before they began dating each other. Felix was the first (and only) man to make Pepa orgasm, though.

Pepa ALWAYS used Bruno’s head as an armrest ever since they were little just to annoy him. It’s shown in all their Christmas cards since their gift ceremonies.

Alma was so annoyed with Pepa goofing off the first fifty times taking that first Christmas card and eventually gave up and kept it in. The pose was obviously absent during the ten years of Bruno’s disappearance, but when Bruno came back, so did Pepa’s little Christmas card tradition.

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wildflower8281 · 5 years

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Am I a Gypsy?

Today I sat down at a periwinkle wooden table with lime green cushioney chairs and journaled out how I want my life to look and feel for the next few years. All of the realms of it - feelings, body, home, work, friends, lovers, leisure. I’m currently house & pet sitting in a beautiful home in Scottsdale, with a huge pool, spacious, bright interiors and the sweetest, shaggy dog you’ll ever meet, Murray. It feels like a rather large Airbnb experience to me and has given my mind a place to rest and a bit of a vacay vibe, which is welcome after a few weeks of transition and seeking some new work opportunities.

So here I am: Age 37 and in a place in my life, yet again, where I can totally recreate my world in a new way. I’ve done this a few times already in my life and I look at it as a gift each time, albeit not always arriving when Kelly feels ready, or in the way Kelly thinks it might arrive, but a gift nonetheless - a space in time where I shed a version of myself that is no longer and step into something new, yet at the same time, is still fundamentally me.

(Photo: Current View, #house-sittinglife)

Past and Present

To give some perspective, 10 years ago, Summer 2009, I was halfway into a 4 year stint as a missionary nun in East Harlem, having 5 years of convent life under my belt. I spent a good part of that summer in Guyana, in S. America, living the adventure, sleeping under a mosquito net, driving on the left side of the road and boating down the river to visit remote communities. We organized a girls summer camp, bathed in the river twice a day and slept in tents for 2 weeks. It was pretty awesome honestly. Guyana and Harlem were both vibrant communities, with beautiful people and so many lessons. And yet, that life - as a religious sister - was not one I wanted to live for the rest of mine, so in 2011, I walked and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

(Photo: Bright Lights of Guyana, 2009)

So, when I say I’ve been here before, in this space of recreating my life and who I want to be in this world, I most definitely have been and returning home from the convent was one of those moments. At age 30, I came home from religious life with a few-inches-past-buzzed hair situation, 1 pair of sports pants, a few t-shirts, sneakers and sandals much too worn. For the past 8 years, my identity had been Sister Lumen (and/or Madre Lumen, at least in Harlem)....Now, I had to re-take-up my birth name and being of KellySue...Who the heck is that and what is she like at age 30 out here in this new world where people curse, read magazines and don’t ask permission for things?!

Holy Fucking Shit! (I wrote that honestly prior to realizing the amazing irony of the phrase...needless to say, I’ve come a long way.) Yea, the journey back into ‘the world’ is pretty fantastic actually, even though it’s laced here and there with some tears and fears. Everything from shopping for clothes, applying to jobs, making friends and, gasp, dating is like navigating uncharted waters when you haven’t even really been trained in how to sail. I have an entire post dedicated to “Things They Don’t Tell You When You Leave” here if you’d like to walk through the details: 15 Things They Don't Tell You When You Leave the Convent

So, post-convent I was faced with creating not only a new life in pragmatic ways, but truly a new identity. Or more accurately, finding the original one! So, while I dabbled in teaching and other cool gigs, flitted around with a few cool folks and loved a magical man from Brooklyn, the most important thing I “did” in New Jersey was find KellySue. And it was with that Found-Self that I boarded a 1-way flight to Arizona and knew in my gut the bright, mystical southwest would be my next home, and in many ways my first home - a space and life that I had created from the ground up, from the desires and images in my heart, to the colors that hang on my walls, the geeks and artists I spent my time with and the friends and lovers who have traversed my life here.

(Photo: Essequibo River, Guyana where we camped & bathed for 2 weeks)

And yet today, about 3.5 years into my Phoenix stint, I sit here at this table that

is not mine, before Life Herself yet again. I have moved on from the Art Center, my first landing and family community here (aside from my real family of course,) a place that held me as I grew and challenged me to thrive. I rent The Dollhouse (a fabulous casita snuggled in the backyard of the main house, in the eclectic hood of #Coronado) and love her very much, but have very few possessions - no car, the bike I ride is not mine, no large appliances. I have clothes, a phone and my laptop. I have a great mattress, 1 dresser, 1 couch, 2 pretty teal chairs and a table from #Target. My smaller tables & most art supplies are from my Aunt, my dishes are from #Goodwillphx, as are mostly everything of decorative purpose. I don’t own many books by choice and prefer the #phxpubliclibrary. Even though I’ve curated my space lovingly and it most definitely echoes my vibe of colorful, bright and cozy - none of it is stuff that anchors me in this city. If someone offered me a job or to house-sit for a few months in Spain or Belize or pretty much anywhere new to me, I’d be off in a heartbeat!

(Photo: Unsplash)

That Time on Mt. Washington

So, today I sit here and ask myself, “Kelly, what do you want in your life?” I dedicate 1 page per theme: Feelings, Home, Work, Friends, Leisure, Lover. And I feel and write, imagine and think. And it crosses my mind more than once that not many people have this luxury. Well, I consider it a luxury! Perhaps some would consider it frightening or some other adjective, who knows?! To be 37, no kids, no pets, no house, no partner (3 out of 4 are very intentional...the 4th is seasonal, lol!) To sit at a table and draft & craft some Life up for the next 3-5-10 years or so. To be open to all the opportunities the Universe offers me, to list and discern and choose things I desire, experiences I want, types of people and energy I seek to feel. To me, this is luxury.

But this moment of vision and serenity hasn’t come without some unrest and many months of annoyance! It’s been a long journey to arrive to this table, to my journal, to feeling calm and open to the Universe’s next plans for me. Read on...

This arises in me every few years now, since I’ve been home. I feel like I’ve landed, I settle in, get cozy and then, kinda little by little, but eventually all of the sudden I look around where I am and my eyes grow wide….

I pause, really look around, almost squinting to make sure, like, “No, it can’t be. Not yet. Not already…” That takes a good 3-4 months.

Then, I sigh and look around again, really feel into the energy of the space I’m in in my life and interiorly nod my head, as I think, “Uh-huh, yep...Alli esta….There it is...Ha llegado la hora…..It’s time.” This phase lasts another 1-2 months….

I think on it, ponder it, hold that feeling between my fingers, feel the texture of it and ask Life, “Really?! Again?! Already?!”

And, as I’m examining this situation from all angles in fits and starts, Life leads me (kicks, shoves me) right out the door because It Is fucking time, Kelly!

She ushers me into a brand new space (in all the senses) and opens the Doors of this new space so wide that the bright light actually hurts at first glance…

Like some aching pain, squinting, not seeing quite clearly, some fear, uncertainty, wanting to turn around and run back to where it’s darker, but familiar and I’m good at the stuff back there….

One thing the convent teaches you is humility….for better or worse, ha (#chapteroffaults.) It is a good virtue to possess and it has been a tool I have wielded in these moments in my life many times, a trusty friend if used wisely and, seemingly ironically, with confidence. Because humility allows me to be a novice each time, to be Ever-the-Learner, to be always open to the new. Humility allows me to be ok with not knowing everything, to be ok with being the new girl yet again, to be ok with waking up for weeks on end not knowing where you’re going to land, but trusting that you will, indeed, land, and land amazingly well because that’s what you do! Because ultimately, humility is not just relying on myself. It’s Me & The Universe. It’s trusting the shove out the door and believing the blinding light will one day actually clearly guide your path onto your next adventure and into a fuller version of yourself. Humility is like that time we (the nuns) hiked down Mt. Washington as the sun was setting, lead by only a flashlight, in the dark, wet forest, holding hands and trusting that if the sister in front of you landed her step safely, then the tiny light was all you also only needed to land safely. Humility allows for the one small step at a time, even if you don’t see the end or full picture yet, you know the Universe is showing you what you need in the moment you need it….

Also, Nature Herself is Humble, so there’s that….

Trees thrive where they’re planted.

Flowers are brilliantly radiant, yet silent.

The Ocean ebbs and flows forever without fanfare.

Birds unknowingly bring joy with their songs.

Mountains rise in splendor and ask no glory.

Gypsy Secrets

For someone who left the missionary life proper, who considers herself a homebody and most definitely a lover of the reliable routine, I find it funny that in the grand scheme of things, I actually move through life quite like a #gypsy! I’ve always been someone who leads with simplicity and doesn’t need many material items to feel happy, and I have never set an anchor in a place so deep that it forfeited my freedom to roam - a desire I’m learning is an essential part of my being. It’s a paradox of myself that I find really interesting. I will be the most reliable worker, on top of all my shit, I will work out faithfully and read daily, I eat the same things most days because I like them….and yet, every 4 years or so I will hop on a plane, take of my habit, walk out of a job and just fling myself into the Universe in this kind of radical, unconventional way (‘You’re leaving your job and you don’t have the next one lined up?!’….I’ve done this now 3x in my life quite successfully thankyouverymuch!) only to be explained by a feeling inside of me that I can no longer ignore. Or, more accurately, that no longer lets me ignore it. And so I go, I leave, I move, I reconsider, I recast dreams, I open, I sigh alot...I take that one clear step and then breathe, wondering what the next version of myself and my life will taste and feel like, grateful for the adventure and most importantly, knowing that “home” is not a place, but rather is within me, the liberating secret that every true #gypsy lives by.

#intuition #hiking #exnun #formernun #catholiclife #gypsylife #wanderlust #nomad #anchors #freedom #dwntwnphx #phxlife #nunlife #conventlife #postconvent #catholicnun #formerpriest #girlswhotravel #ponderings

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7 Pet-Friendly Neighborhoods in Scottsdale

If you’re a pet parent looking for a home for sale in Scottsdale, you probably already know that this city is one of the pet-friendliest in the country – but what neighborhoods are best for your four-legged family members? Check out this list that includes some of the most pet-friendly neighborhoods in town.

7 Pet-Friendly Neighborhoods in Scottsdale

First things first: Most neighborhoods in Scottsdale are extremely pet-friendly. In fact, it’s much more rare to find a community that’s not warm and welcoming to pets. However, based on our experience in the area, these are some of the best places to live with pets in Scottsdale:

DC Ranch

Cactus Corridor

The Boulders

McCormick Ranch

Old Town Scottsdale

Stonegate

Bellasera

Here’s a closer look at each of these communities – and what you can expect when you move to one with a pet.

#1. DC Ranch

DC Ranch is an incredibly walkable community, and most of the homes here have spacious yards that are perfect for pets. It’s also close to Horizon Dog Park, which is a great place for dogs to romp and play.

#2. Cactus Corridor

Cactus Corridor, which is located in Central Scottsdale, is right between the Horizon Dog Park and Chaparral Dog Park. It’s also a well-established community that’s still growing – and many of the homes have spacious yards, too. There are several multi-use trails in the community perfect for early-morning or evening strolls with four-legged family members, as well. In fact, horses often use the trails.

#3. The Boulders

Located in North Scottsdale, The Boulders backs up to Carefree. As a gated community with plenty of walkways and paths, it’s a great place for pets because there’s plenty of natural open space here, as well.

Related: Moving with pets: The Basics

#4. McCormick Ranch

With more than 25 miles of bike paths and plenty of walking space, McCormick Ranch is a spectacular place to live with pets. The community itself is also close to Chaparral Dog Park, as well as several local amenities and walking paths outside the neighborhood.

#5. Old Town Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale isn’t necessarily a place where you’re going to find homes with backyards, but you are going to find all the pet-friendly amenities you and your pooch will love. There are plenty of sidewalks leading to some of the state’s most pet-welcoming businesses, and there are several new developments in the area with walking paths and trails as well.

Related: List of dog parks in Scottsdale

#6. Stonegate

Stonegate has gorgeous, palm tree-lined streets, a centrally located community center and lots of sidewalks. The homes here range between cozy patio homes to expansive custom homes, and many of them have fabulous, grassy backyards where pets can play and lounge.

#7. Bellasera

Bellasera definitely makes the list as one of Scottsdale’s most pet-friendly neighborhoods. With extensive sidewalks and homes with exceptional backyards, it’s the perfect place for people with pets.

Of course, you don’t have to have a pet to live in any of these communities – many people don’t. However, if you do have a four-legged family member, each of these pet-friendly neighborhoods in Scottsdale gives you plenty of opportunities to spend quality time together.

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Pinto Mountain via South Ridge from Turkey Flats

My second cousin DJ invited me and Asaka to visit him and his family in La Quinta. They had a casita in their backyard which we planned to use as a base camp for several desert hikes between Christmas and New Years. He was even interested in joining us on some hikes, however he ended up having his tonsils removed which kept him bed ridden for the week. Regardless, Asaka and I still planned to hike. By chance, Dean Gaudet was in the area and he planned to join us for the next two days. We settled on Pinto Mountain which is a DPS listed peak within Joshua Tree National Park. DJ had a book about hiking Joshua Tree in his house and there was a chapter on the Pinto Mountain hike. In the book there is mention of a class 4 dry waterfall. I couldn’t find any mentions of a class 4 section in any of the trip reports I had read, so I was curious to find out what the true difficulty really was. It seems this peak is somewhat popular beyond peak baggers and while there is no trail there is an official route. There was a government shut down that week however access to the park remained. Dean picked us up at our residence and drove us to the turn out at Turkey Flats. We discussed the fundamental concept of national parks and debated the pros and cons. I took the stance that national parks are a government monopoly on public lands which leads to overcrowding and higher impact on sensitive areas. Dean argued that they are a necessity and act as a gateway drug for the outdoors. The hike looked to be straight forward with somewhere between 9-10 miles round trip and about 2,700 ft of total gain.

The route started off flat then gradually dropped down 100 feet into a wash. There were a lot of foot prints in the sand but we were the only ones out that day. From the bottom of the wash we began the gradual climb to the base of the mountain.

Here we split from Dean. He was committed to staying on the GPS track he had uploaded in his phone, but I was interested in investigating this alleged class 4 dry waterfall. Me mentioning that the route might be class 4 probably dissuaded him from following Asaka and me. We followed the sandy wash as it zigzagged up the bottom of the canyon until we reached the infamous dry waterfall.

As I expected, the book drastically overrated the section. To prove a point I climbed up the waterfall without using my hands making the section by definition only class 2. We emerged atop the mini cliff and continued in the wash for a mile further.

As the wash became rockier our progress slowed. Rather than follow the wash all the way, Asaka and I climbed out of the wash towards the ridgeline.

As we neared the top of the ridge I was surprised to find a well defined trail. We spotted Dean further down the ridge so we took a rest here and waited for him to catch up. When he arrived we compared notes and continued up to the summit together.

It started getting windy and cold as we neared the top. I had just started reading What Doesn’t Kill Us by Scott Carney so I took this as a challenge. I took off my shirt and embraced the breeze.

I sat down on the windy summit shirtless while we waited for Dean to catch up. To the north was Sheephole Mountains High Point.

To the east was Spectre Peak.

To the southeast was Eagle Mountain.

To the southwest was Turkey Flats.

To the west were Mt San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountain.

I put my shirt back on, signed the register and had lunch. I threw out the idea of traversing west to Mundi Benchmark but neither Dean or Asaka were interested. Instead, Dean offered to drive us to the trailhead for Mastodon Peak, which we could do as a bonus peak while he waited in the car. I agreed and we started down the mountain together.

This time we followed Dean’s ascent route.

I again had another situation of Asaka getting too far out ahead. I lost sight of her and spent 20 minutes looking for her in all directions. Dean eventually spotted her across the desert well ahead of us. I again got very mad at her as she again continued to ignore my requests to stay within visual and audible distance at all times.

I did my part to save the planet and picked up a couple mylar balloons on the walk back. Once back at the car we drove to tourist central where Asaka and I climbed the Mastodon. It took us less than an hour and we made things interesting by climbing up a class 4 crack. We down climbed the standard class 3 route and found Dean waiting for us back at the parking lot. We had dinner together and agreed to meet the following day to climb Black Butte and potentially Bunch Benchmark in the Chuckwalla Mountains.

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Our Southwest US Road Trip + What I Learned Along the Way

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Our Southwest US Road Trip + What I Learned Along the Way

I was just looking through the Travel Archives and discovered that the last travel post I shared was almost a year ago from our trip to Boise, Idaho. Our life certainly hasn’t been short on travel with trips to Hawaii, New York, Phoenix, Toronto, Minneapolis and many weekend trips around California but for some reason I’ve found myself wanting to keep a lot of these moments private. Part of this is wanting to really experience these moments and not feel obligated to capture every single detail, and part is just growing up and finding my values have shifted. I am immensely grateful for my friends and family and it’s important that I give them my full attention without them feeling like I’m exposing their lives, even if they’re a part of mine.

It’s also an interesting conundrum that you run into when you quite literally grow up on the internet. I started THM when I was 23. I’m turning 30 in a few months. I’m not the person I was when I first started this place and while I don’t regret a single thing I have shared, I find myself wanting to share different parts of myself now. It’s still important to me that this be a space of transparency and provide helpful resources for you, but what I ate for breakfast this morning and going out to dinner with my friends doesn’t need to be a part of that. And that’s okay…

Same goes for travel. I don’t need to document every place I visit and take you along with me all day long. My job title may be “content creator” but it’s a fine line between living my life and generating content. In the last few months I’ve found myself seeing moments of my life through the lens of someone else instead of seeing it through my eyes first. So I’ve had to find a way to continue sharing resources with you while also protecting the integrity of my experiences and well, my life. This Southwest US road trip helped me to do just that.

I went into the trip knowing that I wanted to experience things first and share later. This meant going completely offline during the two weeks we were away. I brought my vlogging camera with me incase I wanted to do video (I ended up not wanting to) and my camera to capture moments that felt special and important. BUT I didn’t share every single moment of my trip on Instagram and Instagram stories. Back in the day, it was so much easier to just do a write up on the blog about a trip. Now there’s an expectation that people come along with you for every moment. This trip helped me to realize that I don’t need to do this if it isn’t in line with my values. Other people may feel differently but this is my truth and enough hours on the road without technology made me feel completely assured in this decision.

So here I am, a few weeks out and feeling ready to share this adventure with you. Of course, this recap won’t capture the intimate moments like walking through the desert with C talking about our hopes and dreams or laughing our butts off as Bodhi face planted into a ditch with his poodle cousins. It won’t include sitting by the fire while C and I read our vows to one another on our one year wedding anniversary or the pure terror in my eyes as I watched one too many people take selfies over the Grand Canyon. But what it will do is leave space for you to make your own memories. I’m sharing my favorite places to stay, eat and visit in the US Southwest but leaving room for the moments in between; the ones that you can keep quiet and precious and years from now look back on fondly, just as I am doing right now.

LEAVING SAN FRANCISCO

The ultimate goal was to make our way over to New Mexico to visit some of C’s family and family friends who live there. 30+ years ago C’s Dad purchased land outside of Albuquerque that we wanted to go and see for ourselves. That left a lot of different routes to get there. Because we don’t go anywhere without our dog, we were somewhat confined to what we could do with Bodhi so that did limit things and ultimately determined the path that we took. Keep this in mind as you examine our route and pick your own.

SAN FRANCISCO –> JOSHUA TREE (8 hours)

Where we stayed: The Rock Yacht Airbnb (you can save $30 off your first airbnb using this link)

The more direct route would have been to drive through Death Valley National Park, however 100 degree weather + a dog is a terrible idea so we went a little further south to Joshua Tree. We’ve been to Joshua Tree before so we didn’t venture into the park this time and instead stayed in a cute little airstream in TwentyNine Palms. You could climb the rocks in their backyard and the patio was amazing. TBH the inside felt a little stale but it was a nice, cheap, dog-friendly option.

Where we ate:

Lunch at Natural Sisters Cafe (head next door to Grateful Desert for herbs + crystal shopping!)

Coffee from Joshua Tree Coffee Co

Dinner from Pie for the People!

ZION NATIONAL PARK

JOSHUA TREE –> ZION NATIONAL PARK (6 hours)

Where we stayed: “glamping” airbnb in Hildale, Utah

We were glamping about 45 mins outside of Zion so we made sure to stop in Las Vegas (which is on route) to pick up some food for the night. There’s very little in the area besides the town next to Zion which is expensive so stock up!

What we did:

Hike the Pa’rus Trail in Zion – Dogs aren’t allowed on hiking paths in Zion with the exception of this one. It’s paved but it’s beautiful and gives you a nice perspective of the park.

Coral Sand Dunes State Park – Pink sand dunes! Go here. It’s awesome.

FOUR CORNERS

HILDALE, UTAH –> CORTEZ, CO (5.5 hours)

Where we stayed: Kelly’s Place – We camped but they also have a bed and breakfast you can stay at.

What we did:

Horseshoe Bend – a little chaotic but a short hike to a beautiful vista in Page, Arizona

*note: we would have loved to have done Antelope Canyon (also in Page) but you cannot bring a dog!

Explore Kelly’s Place – there’s historic ruins on the property that have been excavated and you can hike directly into Canyon of the Ancients National Monument (it was raining so we didn’t go in). Kelly’s place also had a presentation by a leader of the Ute Tribe and it was amazing and so educational.

Where we ate:

Birdhouse – fried chicken and beer in Page, AZ. Not a whole lot of options in Page but this was damn good!

Kelly’s Place – we cooked our own food for dinner on our camping stove and breakfast is included here

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (2 nights)

CORTEZ, CO –> SANTA FE, NM (4.5 hours)

Where we stayed: An adorable airbnb casita just oustide Santa Fe (night 1) + El Rey Court Hotel in Santa Fe (night 2)

What we did:

Ghost Ranch (Abiquiu, NM)- Made famous by Georgia O’keeffe, this is an education and retreat center showing the best of Northern New Mexico. It’s on the drive into to Santa Fe if coming from the north. You can take one of many hikes around the property.

Frank Ortiz Dog Park – even if you don’t have a dog, this is a beautiful and easy walk that gives you epic views of Santa Fe and is especially nice at sunset.

Ojo Caliente – A gorgeous spa + natural hot springs an hour north of Santa Fe. We rented a private tub and got massages but if you have the day I recommend spending it there!

Santa Fe State Park (Dale Ball Trails) – A beautiful network of trails in the Santa Fe mountains that is very accessible (no snow pack) and dog-friendly

Explore Downtown – There are so many cute stores and nooks and crannies to explore in SF. The Palace of Governors has an awesome Native American Market outside and if you’re there on a weekend there’s tons of pop-up art markets too.

*note: we didn’t make it to Meow Wolf but hopefully next time!

Where we ate:

Santa Fe has THE BEST FOOD. We are going back here just to eat. These were some highlights:

Modern General – Great coffee, vibes and healthy food. They source locally too + dog-friendly.

Radish & Rye – This was our anniversary splurge meal and it was sooooo worth it. The food is delicious and the bourbon cocktails even better.

Fire & Hops – a funky gastropub with lots of local beer choices and solid food. Get the brussels sprouts!

La Casa Sena – a perfect lunch or dinner spot for outdoor dining right on the square. The nooner cocktail was amazing and don’t miss the cornbread muffins they serve to kickstart the meal.

Rowley Farmhouse Ales – if you like beer this is your place. We did a flight and loved trying out some of their interesting varieties including a smoked beer and lots of different sours.

Coffee: Iconik Coffee + 35 Degrees North – both great options though Iconik was our favorite!

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (2 nights)

SANTA FE, NM –> ALBUQUERQUE, NM (1 hour)

Where we stayed: with family and friends!

What we did:

Los Poblanos Lavender Farm – TBH this was a bit of a let down. It was way too bougie and over the top fancy. Also no dogs. Wouldn’t recommend unless you’re planning to ball out at the hotel.

Spur Line Supply Co – a huge and eclectic shop in the sawmill district of Albuqurque. We loved it here and spent hours browsing! They have everything from skincare, to hippie crystal books to records. A total gem of a spot.

Old Town – we actually didn’t go to Old Town on this visit but have been there before. It’s fun to walk around and get a taste of NM.

*note: we spent most of our time here with family and friends just hanging out and enjoying their company. C’s aunt and uncle live on a horse ranch and one of our trip highlights we exploring their property and playing with all of the animals. I wish everyone could have this experience! Also thank you to our fam + friends for all of the delicious meals and hospitality.

SEDONA, ARIZONA (2 Nights)

ALBUQUERQUE, NM –> SEDONA, ARIZONA (5.5 Hours)

Where we stayed: An Airbnb – a small little guest house that’s perfect for a couple (forgot to take pics!)

What we did:

Petrified Forest National Park – along the way to Sedona, be sure to stop here to see million year old petrified trees, thousand year old petroglyphs and try to not get blown over by the wind. Must do: Crystal Trail.

Winslow, Arizona – Big fan of The Eagles? Stop here! Trip highlight was standing on the corner of Winslow, Arizona

In Sedona:

Cathedral Rock Trail – This is not for the faint of heart and while C and I probably would have made it to the top, we had the Bodhi man and it was simply too tricky getting a 70 lb pup all the way up. We got up about 3/4 of the way and it was spectacular

Cathedral Rock Vortex – Sedona is famous for it’s vortexes (more here) and we knew we wanted to experience one while we were there. We veered off the trail a little bit and found ourselves close to the center of the vortex but then drove around to the other side of Cathedral Rock to get a different perspective. We did a short hike along the Baldwin Trail and dipped our toes in Oak Creek and meditated. It was so calm and peaceful.

Sugarloaf Trail – we could access this trail right off our airbnb so we actually hiked it a couple of times. It’s a short loop and gives you a nice perspective of Sedona

Tlaquepaque Shopping Village – a combination of expensive local art and kitchy crystal and psychic shops. It was a little over the top for me but it’s a nice area to walk around.

See a Medium – I REALLY wanted to see a medium in Sedona but wanted it to happen naturally. On every other corner there’s an advertisement for a medium but thanks to a divine intervention I was connected to Christina Wooten and I’m so so happy I went to see her.

Where we ate:

SaltRock Southwest Kitchen – The view and the craft cocktails are better than the food but both still make it worth a visit!

ChocolaTree – Went for breakfast and while the food may have tasted better to us if we were vegan and gluten-free, the mocha latte was insanely good

Local Juicery – Every single person told us to go here and I’m glad they did. After eating pretty indulgently it was nice to get in a healthy and nutritious meal. The acai bowl is SO good.

Secret Garden Cafe– This place was quite a surprise! We were hungry when we got to Tlaquepaque and this restaurant sits right at the entrance. The food was awesome and we appreciated the casual ambiance on the patio.

Thai Spices – We wanted something a little different after a lot of southwestern food and we were excited to find an awesome thai place in Sedona.

*note: we wanted to make it to Elote Cafe but we didn’t end up having time – hopefully next time!

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

SEDONA, AZ –> GRAND CANYON NP (2 hours)

Where we stayed: Mather Campground

What we did: Hiked the South Rim Trail. The South Rim Trail is dog-friendly. You cannot hike into the canyon with a dog so this is your only real option but gives you a great perspective on the canyon. Very crowded – just a heads up! Pro tip: wake up early to watch the sunrise on the canyon.

Where we ate: We were camping so we ate dinner and breakfast at our campsite

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

GRAND CANYON NP –> JOSHUA TREE NP (6 hours)

Where we stayed: Another airbnb (HIGHLY recommend)

What we did: Nothing! Just hung out at the property. It was beautiful and so relaxing.

Where we ate: Our airbnb was a little far from town so we stopped in TwentyNine Palms for grocery store provisions and cooked at our airbnb.

PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA

JOSHUA TREE NP –> PASO ROBLES, CA (5 hours)

I have been wanting to go to Paso Robles since moving to San Francisco but besides stopping through one time for lunch we’ve never spent any time there. We considered driving the coast but we knew that after 13 days we probably wanted to get home a little faster so Paso made for the perfect stop. We loved it!

Where we stayed: Dunning Vineyards – they have the cutest little guest suite that overlooks the vineyards. Highly recommend!

What we did: When in Paso Robles, you wine taste!

Grey Wolf + Barton Family Vineyards – awesome sister wineries with a cool vibe and delicious food

Dunning Vineyards – this was included in our stay and we loved getting to know Bob Dunning and learn how he started his winery

Tablas Creek Vineyard – one of the first vineyards in Paso Robles and a sister winery to a French vineyard in the Rhone region. Organic + Biodynamic too.

Where we ate:

Fish Gaucho – GO HERE! Delicious California – Mexican food

Thomas Hill Organics – Awesome lunch and relaxing patio. Everything is organic and locally sourced

Spearhead Coffee – stop in for a latte – so good!

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From Paso Robles we had a 3.5 hour drive home to San Francisco at which point we were so ready to settle in and C was ready to be done driving. And that was that! There were many places we didn’t get to either because we’ve been more recently or didn’t have time but it was a pretty packed two weeks nonetheless. My hope is that this post can either a) inspire you to visit the US Southwest or b) find some inspiration for your already planned trip. We also plan to revisit some of these areas so please do drop some of your favorites in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you. Happy travels!

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Southern California’s Stunning Spanish-Style Homes

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Can we have mirabel and Felix having some uncle and niece time??

We can, 100%, we live for tío Félix supremacy.

"That kinda day, huh?"

Félix could recognize that look on her face. Some days were better than others, and today was definitely a bad one. He stood next to her, hands over the railing of the balcony, and looking at what she was looking at. Isabela, who was busy wooing a crowd with so many cart full of flowers, Luisa needed to lift them out of the way. Mirabel shook her head, wiping the tears from her face.

"No I just. Have allergies. So many flowers, her gift is dumb."

He could only understand how hard it was, being the only grandkid without a gift. Which wasn't fair, she was a sweet girl. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder, and kept his voice low.

"You don't have to hide it, mija. I was the exact same. You know my brother Julio?"

"The tall guy with the long hair, yeah."

"He was the oldest brother, so he immediately had the most attention. I looked at him the same way you look at Isa. And you know what I did?"

She finally turned to look up at him, still frowning.

"What?"

"Well I mean I drank and went to parties since he was so anti social, but you're too young for that mess-so we're gonna do something me and my little brother did instead."

He motioned for his niece to follow him, and followed him she did. He took her to the backyard of the Casita, and from the shed, pulled out an old football. He blew on it, causing them both to cough up dust that landed on their faces. She cleaned off her glasses with a grumble, before putting them back on to look at the ball.

"Hey...I remember this."

"You should, you signed it!"

Félix had a tradition from his family, that he brought to the Madrigal household. Every kid would sign their name on a football at the ripe ol' age of five, in a sort of sentimental way of remembering such a big occasion. He pointed to her signature, blue and messy, littered in stars and butterflies. She chuckled in memory.

"I remember that. I wanted it right next to Isa's and Camilo's."

"You did! And you threw such a fit when you saw Dolores had that spot. It was adorable."

She raised a brow, looking at the ball, then at him.

"And this was for...a trip down memory lane?"

"That too. But I figured we'd play a game. Julio hated sports, so football was a fun thing me and Mateo did when we were mad at him."

"You think football is gonna help me?"

She didn't believe him, and honestly, he didn't blame her. He put the ball down, and putting his foot on it.

"Just humor your tío, mija. I'll even let you have it first, and I'll go easy on you. At first."

"I dunno, tío."

He nudged her with his elbow, holding his ever infectious grin.

"Come on. This means you get to shove me, Camilo would KILL for this chance. Make him jealous."

THAT got her attention. She nodded, rolling her shoulders a little to get herself pumped up.

"Alright. Both sides of the Casita as goals?"

"First to three wins?"

"Hella."

"Eso! One, two, three!"

He let her take the ball, and was tempted to let her take the first score, but he couldn't help himself. He immediately chased after her, stealing the ball, and running the other way with it.

"Hey, no fair!"

"Come on! Keep up with this old man!"

She tried to catch up to him, but despite his age, his ass was fast. He made the first goal, with the Casita keeping the ball from being lost amongst the trees. Mirabel folded her arms over her chest, huffing.

"No fair, you were booking it!"

"Thats the point! Come on, catch up. One, two, three!"

This time, SHE was the one who snatched the ball from him. She was a quick thing, laughing as she dashed with the ball to her side of the goal. Seeing her raise her fists in the air in victory, could an uncle want anything more? One to one quickly became two to two, and as Mirabel scored her goal, Félix was grinning ear to ear. He played with the ball in his hands, about to set it down, but not just yet.

"You wanna make things interesting?"

"I'm listening."

"Loser buys the winner ice cream."

"Oh you are SO on. I'm getting a cone, a big one."

"If you can afford that for yourself, sure."

He faked her out, almost putting the ball on the ground, but not quite. He wasn’t going to tell her mom that she knew that kinda swear that escaped her lips. He met her eyes, and for a moment, you could tell she belonged in this family, absolutely and truly. Madrigals had a certain glint in their eyes when they wanted something, and right now, this girl wanted to win. He dropped the ball suddenly, and immediately tried to take it to his goal. She stole it from him, he stole it from her, both calling out each other for violating some sort of non existent rule.

He was about to make a break for it to his goal, when this girl, not even a quarter of his age and definitely half his side, SLAMMED him away from the ball, sending him down to the ground. He got up immediately to recover, but with a good, hard kick, she made it to her goal. The Casita's tiles rippled and windows open and shut, helping her celebrate her victory.

"HA! I WIN! I-oh I'm sorry, did I push you too hard?"

He laughed as he tried to dust off thd grass from his shirt, knowing it'd stain.

"You push EXACTLY like-"

"Luisa?"

"No like Pepa. Luisa has control. Your tía loves me, but she'd murder me if it meant she'd win. Ella es así de mala, and I love her for it."

He muttered a thank you as she pulled a bunch of grass from his hair.

"I can see why she likes you, tío. I'm...not so mad anymore. Little salty, sure, but I'm less mad."

"You know what cures saltyness? Something sweet. Come on, I accept my losses with dignity."

"I wouldn't have, honestly."

"You AND your tía. And possibly your Abuela, she's crazy. Don't tell her I said that."

He kept an arm around her, with the ball being held in the other. Next thing he knew, he was walking to the fountain, just outside the ice cream shop. He handed her the ice cream she wanted (a big cone, as she promised), but not before wiping some dirt off her face. He sat next to her, and they sat there, enjoying their ice cream, and the town. Children playing, the waterfall behind them, the chattering of people. For a moment, there were no special gifts. Just existing, just being happy.

"Hey Félix?"

"Hmm?"

"Thanks. I know you and pa tell me there's no shame in not having a gift, but it's. Easier to say than feel, you know."

He nodded in understanding.

"I get it. Agustín doesn't know, since he's an only child, but you're gonna be compared to your siblings for the rest of your life. I felt EXACTLY like you. But you know who made me realize I'm great as I am?"

"Who?"

"Pepa. If I can get a girl like that to fall for me, I must be pretty damn great if she picked me, especially over my brother. Seriously, I had girls ask ME about him back in the day. You're great, just like she is. She loves you, mija, so do I."

He let her rest her head on his shoulder, and he had a feeling he did SOMETHING right here.

"Thanks. I don't have cool powers, but I did get some time with my cool uncle."

He patted the top of her head, before catching her eyes. Looking at a boy. He gently nudged her, grinning from ear to ear.

"Wait a minute."

"No. No please don't-"

"Do you think that boy's cute?"

"Oh my god no please don't-"

Too late. Félix cupped one hand over his mouth, and called out to the guy.

"Oye, niño bonito! My niece keeps looking at your-"

"Shirt! It's a REAL nice shirt!"

She leapt up to cover his mouth with her hand, and he couldn't help but wiggle his brow at her. Poor guy looked confused, but Félix didn't regret it. Especially since there were no more tears. And Félix loved giving others sunshine, not just his Pepa.

#not transformers #encanto #Félix loves football #loves Mirabel #and trying to get her a boyfriend with a cute butt #Félix just gets her a BIT more #he was a petty teen unlike Mirabel's dad #he gets the 'fuck siblings' vibe #asks

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Hot Property: The housing market is alive and well

Classic comic actor Groucho Marx may be long gone, but his Hollywood Hills West estate is still around and appears to be a hot item. After only six months, the property is back up for sale at a mark-up north of 20%. Can you say: property flip?

It’s just one indication of how buoyant home sales are as schools let out and families try to make that mid-year move. Multiple offers, bidding wars and short times on the market all point to a scorching summer housing market ahead.

Once you’re done checking out these star-studded transactions, visit and like our Facebook page, where you can find Hot Property stories and updates throughout the week.

– Neal J. Leitereg and Lauren Beale

Flipping for Groucho Marx

A Hollywood Hills West estate that was once home to legendary film comic Groucho Marx has been flipped back on the market at about a 22% mark-up from the $3.45 million it sold for a half-year ago.

Priced at $4.2 million, the 1935 two-story traditional has about 3,700 square feet of living space including formal living and dining rooms, a den/library, a wet bar and four bedrooms.

Brickwork in the backyard surrounds a swimming pool with a raised spa.

Marx, whose scores of credits include “Duck Soup” (1933) and “Animal Crackers” (1930), bought the property in 1946 and owned it for about three years.

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The 1935 Traditional-style home in Hollywood Hills West counts Groucho Marx and film producer Irwin Yablans among its former owners.

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Recasting in Pacific Palisades

Actress Poppy Montgomery has sold her home in Pacific Palisades to actress Bree Turner for $4.955 million.

The gated traditional-style house has 7,800 square feet of living space including a media room, wine cellar and five bedrooms.

The Australia-born Montgomery, 44, is known for her television roles on “Without a Trace” and, more recently, “Unforgettable.”

Turner, 40, was a regular on the supernatural series “Grimm” for the last six years.

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Actress Poppy Montgomery has sold her home in Pacific Palisades to actress Bree Turner for about $5 million.

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A new girl or guy is on the block

Actor-comedian Lamorne Morris of “New Girl” has sold his home in Sherman Oaks for just shy of $1.505 million.

The contemporary features a floating glass staircase, vaulted ceilings and more than 3,400 square feet of open-plan space. Decking and a rooftop patio create additional living areas outdoors.

Lawns and hedges surround the saltwater swimming pool.

The property previously changed hands four years ago for $1.475 million.

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“New Girl” star Lamorne Morris has sold his contemporary-style home in Sherman Oaks for about $1.5 million.

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Filmmaker is ready for a scene change

The Brentwood Park home of director, producer and screenwriter Andy Tennant is on the market at $6.995 million.

Built in 1928, the Spanish Revival-style home boasts original ceiling details, stained glass and fireplaces in the kitchen and great room. A solarium takes in leafy garden views through French doors and picture windows. There are five bedrooms and two offices in 5,540 square feet of living space.

A rose garden, mature trees and a paddle tennis court make up nearly an acre of grounds.

Tennant, 61, has credits that include such romantic comedies as “It Takes Two” (1995), “Fools Rush In” (1997) and “Hitch” (2005).

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The 1920s Spanish Revival-style home sits on about an acre in the Brentwood Park are

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He’s ready for a match

Mike Mizanin, the actor, reality television personality and reigning intercontinental champion of the WWE, has put his home in Hollywood Hills West on the market for $3.65 million.

Set behind gates, the Mediterranean has more than 4,500 square feet of living space. The four-bedroom house sits on about half an acre with a swimming pool, a basketball court and a glass-walled spa.

A newly added game room has a wet bar and glass doors that open to a patio with a built-in barbecue.

The 36-year-old originally gained fame as a personality on MTV’s “The Real World: Back to New York” and the competition series “WWE Tough Enough.”

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Professional wrestler Mike “The Miz” Miznanin has listed his home in Hollywood Hills West for sale at $3.65 million.

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Circling the bases in Poway

Retired professional baseball player Jermaine Dye has sold his home in Poway for $2.85 million.

The Spanish-style four-acre spread was previously owned by former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams. He sold the property to Dye in 2012 for $3.3 million.

The 9,200-square-foot main house contains six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. A casita, a lagoon-style swimming pool, a basketball half-court, a putting green and a turf field make up the grounds.

Dye, 43, played for the Braves, Royals, Athletics and White Sox over 14 seasons, making two all-star teams. The slugging outfielder earned MVP honors in the 2005 World Series.

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Retired baseball player Jermaine Dye has sold his Poway estate for $2.85 million. The four-plus-acre spread was previously owned by professional basketball player Mo Williams.

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Her favorite room

If you guessed that “The Biggest Loser” personal trainer Jillian Michaels’ favorite room is a gym, you’d be wrong. It’s her Malibu home’s office, where she has carved out space just for herself — away from the demands and belongings of her two children.

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The reality star and fitness guru describes her home office as functional and stylish but “not overly pretentious or obnoxious.”

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From the archives

Ten years ago, Tobey Maguire of the “Spider-Man” film series sold his Hollywood Hills home for $11.5 million. He had bought the place five years earlier for $3.7 million.

Twenty years ago, actors Helen Hunt and Hank Azaria bought a home site north of Beverly Hills for close to its $2.5-million asking price. They were expected to build a house on the gated view lot.

Also 20 years ago, Barbra Streisand sold a Beverly Hills-area house for nearly its $4.9-million asking price. The Oscar-winning actress had been leasing the house to Stephen Stills of the rock band Crosby, Stills & Nash.

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