The Art of Surprise – Transformer Station

When I was a little girl, I would watch Sesame Street, and then play pretend, saying I was from New York. Growing up in the city of Cleveland, I loved everything about cities — the cracks in the sidewalk, the neighborhood trees, the parking lot around the block where I could ride my bike. I fell in love with life in the city, back when I could represent my age on one hand. Cities were my first and deepest love. And, the first time I ever went to New York, I thought I’d never want to be anywhere else ever again.

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Wintering in San Diego

A friend of mine once said, “You know you’ve made it when you start using the word ‘winter,’ as a verb.”  I found this pretty amusing since my parents started wintering in San Diego a few years ago.  My parents have modest means.  So, how are they doing this?

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Anika’s Song

My Dad’s a musician, and when my niece and nephew were born, he composed songs for them.  They’re not babies any more, but my Dad still plays their songs on the piano, so I decided to make music videos.

This is my darling niece’s song.  Isn’t she a sweetie?

Anika’s Song from Sarah Sloboda on Vimeo.

Hooray for Hollywood – Kids in LA!

It’s winter here in Cleveland, and I am having the best time reliving my January journey down the coast of California through this blog.  I mean, the California sunshine — it just won’t quit!

Los Angeles is a fascinating place.  Everywhere you go, you feel the energy of show business.  Even though movies themselves are now often shot elsewhere, the romance of the term “movie star,” still springs to mind in the hopes of sighting our favorite Hollywood celebrities.

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