The Pastel Society of Southern California (PSSC) announces its 14th Annual Gallery Exhibition showcasing members' artworks, to be held April 26 - May 21 at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Dr., Suite 117
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Traveling and capturing iconic locations in photographs is my passion. But sharing one’s work is immensely gratifying as well. That’s not uncommon I guess. Every week folks share photos on Facebook, Instagram and such. But gathering Likes for your photos isn’t nearly gratifying enough. Not when Facebook posts are seen and instantly forgotten.
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May is a month of infinite variety with 31 days of different holidays from “old fashioned” May 1st, “National” Truffle Day (2nd), Quiche Lorraine Day (20th), Wine Day(25th), Hamburger Day (28th), and solemn respectful “Memorial Day”, the last Monday of the month, honoring those who died in military service to the United States of America.
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Recently I had the very great pleasure to sit down and have a conversation with David Benoit, one of the founding fathers of contemporary jazz and the man who developed the format we know as smooth jazz, a long time Palos Verdes resident.
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Earth Day is a global event celebrated every year on April 22. The day is dedicated to promoting environmental protection and awareness, as well as encouraging individuals and communities to take action to preserve our planet.
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Mom will love to get a Spring Butterfly Basket with Native Wildflowers - Get a special pollinator package with a half dozen 4″ size native plants grown in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Native Plant Nursery especially for making your garden beautiful,
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After receiving its largest private financial gift ever, South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) hosted the groundbreaking for its new multi-million-dollar children and family garden and announced the “Cultivate the Future” campaign, the Garden’s largest fundraising campaign in its 63 year history.
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I am sure you have all been well aware of the crazy weather we have been having this winter, and yes, even an English woman like me has had quite enough of all the rain.
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Goats are fascinating creatures that have been featured in various cultures and mythologies for centuries. They are known for their hardiness, curiosity, and agility, and their symbolism is vast and varied.
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Born on March 31, 1934 in Pennsylvania, Shirley Jones thankfully relocated to Hollywood.
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As winter's grip begins to fade
And snow and ice begin to melt,
The world awakens, unafraid,
As spring's arrival is felt.
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The fox is a fascinating creature that has captivated the imaginations of people for centuries. With their bushy tails, pointed ears, and sharp features, foxes are often associated with cunning, intelligence, and adaptability. But what do foxes really represent?
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The Wayfarers Chapel is a stunning glass church located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Known for its breathtaking architecture and serene natural surroundings, it has become a popular filming location for movies, television shows, and music videos.
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In the early 1800’s missionaries from Europe and the United States journeyed throughout the South Pacific islands attempting to convert their native populations to Christian beliefs.
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Rabbits are one of the most commonly seen animals in the world. They are also one of the most Symbolically rich creatures we know. From Easter to Alice in Wonderland, rabbits have played a role in human culture for centuries.
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Celebrate Earth Day with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, April 22nd, 9am – 12pm at the White Point Nature Preserve. Help us celebrate planet Earth by taking action!
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Lately I have caught myself complaining about all the foggy and cloudy mornings we have had this year, but as I look back at my photographs I see how beautiful it is when the fig rolls in. So I am going to embrace the beauty of nature in all her different moods.
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Mariners and coastal residents along the Pacific coastline have witnessed the annual gray whales migration from the Bering and Chukchi Seas southward towards the warm lagoons of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula for hundreds of years. It was the regularity of this over 10,000 miles round trip journey that nearly brought gray whales to the brink of extinction.
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