A herd of about 300 goats arrive for their annual buffet of wild brush. Getting his, her and my goat takes on a very special meaning every year in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes when a herd of about 300 goats arrive for their annual buffet of wild brush.
Read MoreHappy Birthday Trader Joe Golden Cove! Opened in 2010 !
Read MoreIt was pretty normal morning. I settled in the living room with the arched window looking over Malaga Cove to RAT Beach; the surf sluicing up the sand as the remnants of a Mexican Storm delivered its last thrust at the land.
Read MoreCinco de Mayo (May 5) originated as Mexico celebrated its independence from Spain in 1862. This holiday celebrates freedom and liberty, virtues dear to the American and the Mexican people.
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Laughter is contagious, not infectious. It lets you play, brings joy and helps you cope. Among your senses, your sense of humor is your most uplifting. It lets you live long and prosper.
Read MorePicture in your mind, sitting side by side next to your loved one gliding across the calm waters of an open bay to the smooth waters of the canals surrounding Naples Islands as your gondolier quietly guides his craft along its route.
Read MoreZ Magazine is a fashion and culture magazine made for Gen Z by Gen Z. In 2019, the three of us creators, Chloe Dowling, Claire Hardesty and Ife Ibraheem, came together to make a magazine, website and blog for the youth of today.
Read MoreOh, my goodness! The dogs have had their day and now the cats get to put on their pajamas. Do we really know what makes them tick? Can you really train a cat?
Read MoreI am not used to being screamed at while on the water. Don't misunderstand me, I am no stranger to belting out a good hoot when I catch a beautiful halibut or cry like a baby when I miss a tough hookset. It’s just that being on the water for me is a peaceful, serene and calming exercise. Skippering the boat, setting up the lines and waiting for the subtle feel of the bite relaxes me. It is a beautiful calming pastime
Read MoreIn February, I described my knee replacement. The delicate surgery was assisted by a robotic arm that helped guide the surgeon.
Read MoreHappy National Beer Day! A Brief History of Beer With Jim Brown
Read MoreSpring is finally here! Seeing nature rebirth itself in a burst of color and bloom is such powerful medicine to our weary souls.
Read MoreOne thing that’s been really interesting to learn is how my home sets the tone for my day. When I was young and my apartment felt a little bit thrown together, I remember my life feeling a little bit thrown together. But when I started to treat my place with a little more pride, it inspired me to carry myself with a little more pride. I almost felt like I had something to live up to. Simply put, my home had the power to make me feel incredible
Read MoreApril Fools’Day, the first day of the month, has been “celebrated” for centuries by different cultures, with shenanigans that include practical jokes often bellowing “April Fools!” at the end of the prank. Popular culture, media and major brands have ensured the unofficial holiday’s long life though its exact origins remains a mystery.
Read MoreCarlo Ponti Jr, Sophia Loren's eldest son, is best known for being a prolific Italian orchestra conductor, the founder of LAV, Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra.
Read MorePart 2 of a coastal Oregon photo tour made last August. Part 1 is Photographing the Oregon coast.
Landscape photographers based in the South Bay get endless chances to shoot great seascapes. The creative possibilities from Manhattan Beach Pier to the Peninsula down to Cabrillo are endless. The Beach Cities have been my backyard for over 20 years now.
Read MoreVisiting my college-aged daughter in New York as we’re coming out of Covid was the perfect time to put my social expertise to the test. We had a full schedule planned for my five day stay, lots of opportunity to practice mixing and mingling with everyone from her dorm mates at school to the maître d' at restaurants.
Read MoreThe Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy invites you to celebrate Earth Day 2021 with a variety of inspiring and engaging activities. On Thursday April 22nd at 7 pm join us for a live Zoom event hosted in partnership with the Palos Verdes Library District, Friends of the Library and the California Native Plant Society.
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