During my years in Hollywood and in the fashion business, I’ve always heard women complain about their bodies. It is critical to remember: There is no such thing as the "ideal" woman or the woman that looks perfect in everything. We all have parts of ourselves that we wish were different. We each have styles, colors, shades, and tones that are not right for us.
Read MoreWhen Chef Christine Brown puts her mind to helping others, there's no stopping her. For evidence, The Beacon House Association of San Pedro had to cancel their annual fundraiser with Chef Brown as their celebrity chef due to COVID-19. However, she knew they still desperately needed to raise money for their drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs
Read MoreOh, what an unusual summer season it’s been, surely different from any other we’ve experienced. These strange times are testing the limits of our patience, optimism, and sense of certainty about who we are and where we’re going.
Read MoreLos Angeles Harbor, in San Pedro Bay, has long drawn scientific researchers, from its days as a 19th century muddy tide flat to today’s industrial complex of man-made channels and wharves. A marine biological laboratory was established on Terminal Island as an outpost of the University of California and operated for the summers of 1901 and 1902. As it was a teaching laboratory, it attracted women students and researchers. One woman associated with the laboratory and who made contributions to the advancement of biology was Sarah P. Monks, an instructor at the Los Angeles Normal School (which later became UCLA).
Read MoreIn, 2010, Friends of Banning Museum and The Garden Gloves volunteer group recreated a “Victorian Rose Garden” adjacent to an existing garden consisting of mostly 1960-1970s era modern roses.
Read MoreMy meeting and TV interview with
PV Legend Elin Vanderlip at Villa Narcissa
“You’d better come soon,” said the amazingly provocative voice on the phone, “Why’s that?” I instantly replied, “Well,” said the silver tongued Lady, “I’m going to be 90 in a few weeks and,” – dramatic pause - “I’m not sure how long I’ll be here.” The challenging, even tantalizing statements came from PV Icon – I’d go so far as to say - LEGEND, Elin Vanderlip.
Read MoreAs has been widely reported the Vanderlip estate created by Frank Vanderlip over 100 years ago recently sold to a new anonymous owner which we know nothing about except for their good taste in Palos Verdes Peninsula property.
While www.palosverdespulse.com is a luxury lifestyle media brand and not officially a gossip site we do have some tidbits to share from real estate agents Steve Lampe and Brok Butcher who represent the new Vanderlip estate buyer and meet with code of secrecy.
Read MoreThere’s no place like Oz. For 120 years, countless readers have been enchanted by Lyman Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), as well as thirteen subsequent Oz tales, which concluded with the posthumously published Glinda of Oz in 1920. The 1939 film version is regarded as the most viewed cinematic work in history, and the immense popularity of the musical “Wicked” also speaks to Baum’s universal appeal.
Read MoreThe City of San Pedro and Terminal Island are forever linked in Los Angeles’ maritime history. However, it was not until 1870 when private ferry service provided service between the two locations. In 1941 the Municipal Ferry Service provided regularly scheduled services for passengers and vehicles between Terminal Island and San Pedro aboard its double decked ferries, “Islander” and “Ace. In November 1963, ferry services were ceased when the Vincent Thomas Bridge was opened.
Read MoreOne hundred years ago August 18, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States was ratified, giving all women the right to vote. For more than 70 years, women had fought to gain enfranchisement, and take some power over their own lives. Through steady perseverance, they finally gained the prize.
Read MoreThe month of August is named after Augustus Caesar. He adopted his great nephew Julius as his son. He also had another son, Caesarian, with Cleopatra. Which brings us to our film star of the month, Elizabeth Taylor in her definitive role as Cleopatra, 1962.
Read MoreWhen Elizabeth Taylor was first approached to play the title role in the remake of “Cleopatra” she is said to have replied “I’ll do it for a million dollars”. Twentieth Century Fox called her bluff and agreed. Her third husband producer Mike Todd taught her to drive a hard bargain. She also demanded and received a $3,000 per week living allowance, $50,000 per week if the film ran past the production schedule, 10% of the film’s profits and she wanted the epic filmed overseas. Taylor could back up her demands with results. She had been a top star at MGM, a major box office draw and took home her first Academy Award for the 1960 drama “Butterfield 8”.
Read MoreSacred Solar Astrology August 2020 Forecasts - Welcome to August 2020
Read MoreI make high resolution still life photographs of natural objects that tell a simple story of beauty. I use the flora and tiny fauna of a very small region, usually my neighborhood, and work on a flatbed scanner to capture these lush curious compositions at high resolution. My vision isn’t as good as it used to be, so seeing the highly magnified details of natural forms revealed in large prints is thrilling. Working with flora that actively fades, or caterpillars that move, generates challenges that I enjoy responding to.
Read MoreAs we move through the last days of July, we are greeted by the vibrant magnetism of Leo season, which began on the 23rd. A fixed fire sign, Leo is the superstar of the zodiac, the natural performer bringing charisma, creativity, and showmanship to midsummer.
Read More“Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light.” – Joseph Pulitzer
Faithful readers of Palos Verdes Pulse appreciate its digital nature. But digital magazines are a recent innovation. Indeed, publishing has come a very long way since Johannes Guttenberg mass produced the Bible in 1440 AD.
Read MoreOnce you’re aware of your Higher Self you can easily call on it whenever you need clarity and guidance. This wisest part of you is eager to be of service. Shakti Gawain (1948-2018 “Creative Visualization”) puts it this way; “When you connect with your Higher Self you’re on top of the world… and able to move mountains… You fall in love with yourself and the world… and channel infinite energy…”
Read MoreWe have been treated to an astrological light show during the month of July as the comet, commonly known as the NEOWISE Comet, reaches its closest point to earth during its 600 to 700-year orbit around the sun and it will not return for another 6,800 years.
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