by Hollye Dexter | Jan 12, 2013 | Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Carnie Wilson, Cass Elliot, Chynna Phillips, family, Mama Cass, Mamas and Papas, michelle phillips, music business, Owen Wilson, The Canyon Club, Troy Dexter, Wendy Wilson, Wilson Phillips
Troy and ChynnaAs many of you know, my husband Troy has been in the band Wilson Phillips for about 6 years, playing keyboards and guitar, touring around the country and the world with them (and I often tag along). Last night was one of their rare Los Angeles...
by Hollye Dexter | Aug 25, 2012 | Alec Baldwin, Billy Baldwin, Los Olivos, Mamas and Papas, marriage, Owen Elliott, Rex Smith, Santa Ynez, Sideways, Solvang, Wilson Phillips, Wine Country vacation, Wine Tasting in California
This week marks our 23rd anniversary (25 years together). Since Troy had a gig with Wilson Phillips in the Santa Ynez wine valley (where the movie Sideways was shot), we decided I’d tag along and make a mini-vacay out of it. We were to leave early Wednesday...
by Hollye Dexter | Dec 20, 2011 | aging, michelle phillips, Middle Age, Wilson Phillips
While I was in Pennsylvania, Amy and I went out for a nice dinner after a productive day of work. We were all dolled up, out on the town looking pretty cute, I thought. We were enjoying a glass of wine and some great conversation when the waitress stopped by the table...
by Hollye Dexter | Dec 15, 2011 | Amy Ferris, Bethlehem, Dancing At the Shame Prom, Fierce Grace, Pennsylvania, telling the truth, Wilson Phillips
December brings my birthday and the holidays. As a child, it was my favorite time of year, but these last ten years, being estranged from my family, I tend to get the blues. My sweet husband hangs Christmas lights and wears a Santa hat to cheer me up, and I do my...
by Hollye Dexter | Jun 29, 2010 | family relationships, hope through adversity, marriage, Wilson Phillips, writing, Yosemite
The jackhammers have stilled, the sewage hauled away, court date with the awful neighbors – behind us. Tearful goodbyes were said this morning with the Japanese mother-in-law, Evan started summer camp, and I was looking forward to finally restoring a normal...