I 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 MoreMy love for dogs started with a one-eyed Chihuahua mix named Oogie when I was a toddler. I have had pups my entire life from small to medium to huge and back to small again! I learned early on how healing and comforting they are and how much unconditional love and joy they bring to us.
Read MoreMost of the time, Frank Sinatra and I, we agree. As old Blue Eyes would sing, I love Paris, too. I love Paris in the springtime, in the fall, in the summer and in the winter.
Read MoreMy friend Yvonne Oswald, PhD, says; “Worry is an echo of mind searching for completion that decides ‘does this apply? Or can I file it away?”
Read MoreIn February, I described my knee replacement. The delicate surgery was assisted by a robotic arm that helped guide the surgeon.
Read MoreConfession: I’m a lifelong unicorn fan. I secretly adored them even when I started high school and it wasn’t “cool” to like mythical creatures anymore. When I got married, I even had a mermaid-unicorn cake and a unicorn at my wedding.
Read MoreDuring the past year, the Palos Verdes Historical Society has been busy behind the scenes, preparing for the time when everything opens back up.
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 MoreSome facts about Great Horned Owls they are fierce predators that can take down large prey, including raptors such as osprey, peregrine Falcons, prairie falcons, and other owls.
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.
Read MoreSpecial Events
Guided Nature Talk (Virtual) of the Alta Vicente Reserve, Sunday, April 18th, 1:30pm. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for a virtual guided tour of the Alta Vicente Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes. You'll enjoy exploring the beautiful native wildflowers, rare animals and discovering the historic features of the area such as the Japanese farm lands and military sites along trails with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island
Read MoreSpring is here, and it is time to look at all your habits when it comes to healthy eating, working out and self-care.
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