Bridges span over water, highways, canyons, and walkways to link land separated by rivers, lakes, channels; and the “gap” of space traversed from one side to the other. A bridge by any other name could be an actor, title, or plot inspired by the concept.
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 MoreFounded in 1931 as the cultural arm of Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education is dedicated to educating, enriching and building community through equal and inclusive access to the visual arts.
Read MoreMy three interests. When I wrote L.A.'s Legendary Restaurants in 2016 (Santa Monica Press), I successfully incorporated architects and architecture into my historical coffee table book. I wanted to highlight a lesser-known Architect, Paul R. Williams (1894-1980).
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 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
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