One would think that surfers, in general, are independent souls, open to trying new things and not reflex followers of the crowd. Actually there is a strong surfer culture that engenders conformity. There are even unwritten rules that we follow. For example, you don’t drop in on a surfer who is cutting across a wave. You just don’t cut off another surfer. There is also conformity in regards to cloths, personal style, and even the way we talk, “Dude”.
Read MoreThe natural world we encounter today is not the same world we would have encountered 500 years ago, 100 years ago, or even 20 years ago. When I was a boy (60 yrs ago), I could count on finding a box turtle, a spotted turtle, and several species of salamanders any summer day on a walk through a nearby woodlot.
Read MoreThe Home Savings branches were expertly sited — placed on prominent corners, so drivers could know, instantly, which financial institution it was.
The original branches had gold tiles and brightly colored mosaics, like these birds.
Read MoreSitting in a closet in my home is a shoebox full of membership directories from the past. I recently inherited this shoebox and a “President's box” when I became Co-President of the New Neighbors Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula. The lid on the shoebox says: Welcome Wagon Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula 1964-1989, Wagoneers Club of Palos Verdes 1970-1993, and New Neighbors Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula 1989-2020.
Read MoreColor Play Studio started off as a haven for vivacious finished art projects. In the five years since Patty Middlebrooks has been in business, it has changed tremendously. The studio has undergone both curriculum changes and an aesthetic revamp. What began as Meaning-Full Art blossomed into a crafting sanctuary with something for everyone.
Read MoreWith the pandemic sidelining the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (PBNHS) in 2020, everyone has been especially excited to, “Jump Back into the Ring with Love” this year to welcome its much anticipated return at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates September 10-12.
Read MoreIn this last installment of my series discussing the genetic source of human diversity, I will first briefly review the prior two essays. Human Diversity in a Nutshell by William Lama, Ph.D. — Palos Verdes Pulse and Is Social Science an Oxymoron? By William Lama, Ph.D. — Palos Verdes Pulse.
Read MoreCounty and state fairs are very American. You will not find a county fair in Europe, Australia, or Asia, but you will find one in almost every state of the U.S. and many counties. Europe took on the World by creating exhibitions that invited the World while the U.S. stayed local.
Read MoreOne of the points along the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is one of the most scenic places on the entire Southern California coastline. Before Terranea was a popular destination, there was a beloved aquatic theme park called Marineland, a 102-acre site.
Read MoreMy sister will tell you that I’m always late, but that’s not true. I’m a stickler for time and I do my darndest to be on time in every aspect of my life whenever humanly possible. Yes, on rare occasions, I’ve run almost 15 minutes late to a family gathering when I had to juggle preparing the food, getting dressed, loading the car and the family and our dog, and then picking up my mother in Beverly Hills for the 45-minute drive out to my sisters in Calabasas, but the majority of the time you can count on me to be prompt with bells on!
Read MoreThe re-launch of the iconic Ruby’s Car Show in Redondo Beach July 2nd was a H U G E success with over 350 cars on display. This fun event will happen every Friday afternoon this Summer from about 3-6 pm in the parking lot where Ruby’s used to be – on Harbor Drive across from what is now the Sonesta Hotel – used to be the Redondo Sheraton.
Read MoreMitzi Gaynor celebrates her birthday this month, on September 4th , and what better way honor her than to show her in one of her most fantastic costumes. Mitzi is known ,of course, for her wonderful movies, including “South Pacific”, “The Birds and the Bees”, “Les Girls” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business”.
Read MorePalos Verdes Peninsula resident, real estate developer and award winning viticulturist Jim York inadvertently beat out most of California’s wine growing community with an early Pinot harvest on Aug. 10.
Read MoreOn a beautiful mid July evening Belmont Village in Rancho Palos Verdes California hosted a senior living industry networking event themed a Midsummer‘s Night Dream at this beautiful, newly remodeled community.
Read MoreThe Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch (PVP) of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) takes great pride in announcing that the Branch, one of only seven statewide, was recently awarded the prestigious National Five Star Program achievement badge for the 2019-2021 year.
Read MoreKatia Gomez moved to PV six years ago and quickly rose from Academy Hill Homes Association Board Member to Board President — a role in which she has served for three years. When she isn’t attending crimewatch meetings, liaising with Chadwick school, or fundraising for community projects, she can be found performing on stage and screen. Currently, she is acting in the world premiere of John Guerra’s play, “The Last, Best Small Town,” at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, a beautiful outdoor venue in Topanga.
Read MoreMy movie costume collection is not only included in my show, Hollywood Revisited, but many of my costumes are also on display at the Hollywood Museum which is located in the former Max Factor Building at 1660 N. Highland Ave. near Hollywood Blvd .(323-464-7776.)
Read MoreIt dawned on me… and it dawned on you too– this new day.
This very morning sets the tone for your day and, over time, your life. With the right mindset, each and every breath can be as golden and radiant as this golden day.
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