Earth Day’s theme this year of Restoring our Earth carries the important message of the world’s need to restore ecosystems, conserve and rebuild soils and save wildlife populations.
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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.
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Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers and what more perfect gown from my collection to represent this than the famous flower ballgown worn by Marge Champion in “Lovely to Look At” (1952).
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There were singing career, promoted by Arthur Godfrey, a contract with Dot Records, TV shows, ABC TV, Chevy Show (In the mid-1950’s), and films at 20th Century Fox. He came on the scene about the same time as Elvis Presley. They talked many times about their differences! Pat was known for his wholesome pop hits in the 1950’s. His first hit was “Two Hearts, Two Kisses” in 1955. Who can forget his milk commercials?
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Pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds play a substantial role in maintaining nature’s critical balance. SOAR, the butterfly exhibit at the South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden), pays tribute to these beautiful, fragile creatures and provides visitors with a unique opportunity to have a close up look at their world and the role they play in ours.
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Margaret Chadwick founded Chadwick, the private school that sits atop Academy Hill on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, back in 1935.
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From tiny acorns, big oak trees grow. Or is it cherry trees… From a little idea, a cultural exchange for students and a sister city program grew. Miraleste social studies teacher, Maylynn Chetanna decided, after her college graduation to teach in Japan for a year.
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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.
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Happy Birthday Trader Joe Golden Cove! Opened in 2010 !
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It 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.
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Cinco 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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(Includes excerpts from her book “The Mysteries of YOU”)
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.
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Picture 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.
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Founded 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.
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My 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).
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Z 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.
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Oh, 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?
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