Don't Lose This is a collection of stories that celebrates the extraordinary hidden inside ordinary days. Set on Vista Street, just off Hollywood's Sunset Strip, it introduces colorful neighbors who become characters, strangers who become stories, and family, friends, and musicians whose lives intersect in surprising ways.

For years, author Retha Petruzates has been telling herself, "Don't lose this"—capturing the warm, funny, vivid, and unexpected moments that make everyday life unforgettable.

From parking drama and neighborhood adventures to unexpected kindnesses, shared laughter, and moments that make us stop and shake our heads, these stories reveal how remarkable everyday life can be.

Warm, witty, and reflective, Don't Lose This celebrates the people, places, and ordinary moments that become unforgettable—and reminds us that some of the best stories are waiting right outside our front door.

Reader Recommendation —

Reading Don't Lose This is like walking with a professional photographer. Hundreds of people can pass the same scene every day without really seeing it. But a photographer notices something special, shines a light on it, and captures a moment that lasts forever….

—Tsvia Goren

The book is a treasure and made me look at my life and the people who enrich it.

— Joy Daunis

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