The Medicine Cabinet Diaries

The Medicine Cabinet Diaries

From Vanity to Vitality: What My Medicine Cabinet Says About Aging Gracefully
Witty, raw, and relatable—this deeply personal essay explores how one man’s medicine cabinet transformed from a symbol of youth and vanity into a reflection of love, longevity, and purpose. Join Richard Valdez as he reflects on aging, health, and the unexpected beauty of growing older—one pill bottle at a time.

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From Santa Barbara to Twin Peaks: How We Bought Our San Francisco Dream Home (Without the Victorian I Always Wanted)

From Santa Barbara to Twin Peaks: How We Bought Our San Francisco Dream Home (Without the Victorian I Always Wanted)

After selling our renovated Santa Barbara home, we set out to buy a Victorian in San Francisco—only to fall for a mid-century gem in Twin Peaks. Here’s how a tight market, shifting priorities, and city views led us to our unexpected dream home.

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