This past past year my dental practice received an influx of newcomers to Southern California. They all came for different reasons, some wanted to be closer to family or the ocean. Some wanted to frolic in a warmer (but not too warm) climate all year long. And others were leaving behind countries with unscrupulous politics.

The truth is that we have all been challenged to evaluate our priorities against our realities and decide what we can or cannot live without. Pandemic life has definitely happened to all of us and some have decided to let it unfold while living in a place that we actually enjoy.

Newport Beach is a gorgeous, upscale and tranquil coastal city.

And I hope you feel as lucky as I do to call It home.