12 Relationship Book Recommendations from Peninsula Friends of the Library By Colleen Cotter Best Friend of the PVPLD
February is the month of love and relationships blooming from somewhat interested to “I love you”. SJ Scott researched the top books on relationship building; those listed below are amongst the most popular, best rated and best reviewed books on relationships available. SJ Scott does a great job of breaking down what each book offers.
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Hometowns to Hollywood….Screen Goddess & Palos Verdes Visitor Lana Turner By Annette Bochenek, Ph.D
When I think of the genesis of some of the most glamorous actresses in the motion picture industry, I often recall the story of Lana Turner sipping a Coke at Schwab’s Drugstore, soon to be discovered as the next top studio star.
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There’s Something Happening Here. What it is Ain’t Exactly Clear….But its BIG! By Story Teller Steve Tabor
The South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) kicks off the new year with a scavenger hunt that encourages visitors young and old to follow clues and search the Garden for evidence of the elusive Sasquatch, the mythical creature inhabiting the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
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Around the Hill in 80 Minutes – Apologies to Jules Verne - A Self-Guided Driving Tour. By Dana Graham
The scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula, apart from hikers and bikers, is a favorite drive primarily for the scenery. But you may be driving past a lot of the history. So next time you are on quarantine and want to take a drive, take this with you and you will find new things to appreciate about Palos Verdes. So here we go – up, up, and away!
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Underwater Photography with an iPhone? By Host of Photowalks With Jefferson Graham, Former Tech Columnist for USA Today, Photographer, Writer
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we tried to revive wet smartphones by sticking them in a bag of rice and hoping for the best.
Now, most modern smartphones are “water-resistant.” If water gets into them, they won’t be destroyed, like in years past. Still, we’re not supposed to dunk them in the water. But try telling that to kids.
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Timely Tarot: The Element of Air By Lisa De La O Wyman
Happy New Year! We made it through the strange days of 2021 and are tentatively emerging with caution and hope like the dawn. We are forever changed by what has come before, but one of our key strengths as human beings is our curiosity about what’s next and what could be.
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The Future of American Luxury by Hammitt Handbags Chairman and Expert Tony Drockton
You deserve luxury.
This is the bedrock belief that iconic fashion houses have declared for decades.
How you feel, how you walk, the connection you have to those in your everyday circles. That’s the golden thread of the brands you will wear.
Chanel’s little black dress. Louis Vuitton’s Monogram Canvas. Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label. Father, son, House of Gucci.
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Happy Chinese New Year 2022 - Year of the Tiger By World Traveler & Chinese Expert Christine Williams
According to Feng Sui and Chinese Horoscope, the year of 2022 is supposed to be the Best year for Goats (Sheep or Rams)! See the Birth Year in the Zodiac Signs below to find your Zodiac animal!
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The Real House of Gucci. A Short History By Four Time Emmy Award Winning Fashion Designer, Costumer and Author Shelley Komarov
In 2021 it was 100 years since the famous fashion house Gucci has been established. This is the reason of the timing of the Ridley Scott’s film The House of Gucci, with Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in the leading roles. The story of the Gucci Fashion House is more about greed, family feuds and murder than about fashion.
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This Land is Our Land and So Much More By Local Writer, Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Conservancy) hosts Outdoor Volunteer Days every Saturday at selected locations across the Peninsula to rehabilitate the land by planting local native plants and removing invasive plants to provide refuge for birds, pollinators, and important wildlife.
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Calendar of Events for February 2022
Join a Guided Nature Walk at George F Canyon with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, February 5th, 10:30am. You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. Meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.
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Crypto Gals By William Lama, Ph.D.
I’d like to close out this series on cryptocurrency with a look at the people involved, especially the female people. New research has identified the characteristics of those in the crypto space. Market Research Reports – Bitpanda
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Winter Showers Bring Spring Flowers and More! Bring Our Furry Friends Baaaacck By Local Writer, Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor
We are less than halfway through our rainy season, but the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Conservancy) is in the midst of preparing for the Peninsula’s Spring bloom. Not only do the warmer temperatures bring wildflowers and other critical plants, but warmer temperatures also produce several species of invasive plants and weeds which often overtake and snuff out the growth of native plants.
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If Ever I Were to Leave You It Wouldn’t Be in Winter – Finding Beauty in Winter…..By Photographer, Writer and Seeker of Beauty Simie Seaman
There is something Beautiful about winter. Winter creates a sense of mystery and otherworldly aspects to nature. Winter has a truly dreamlike allure. Winter is a wet season, with lots of fog, rain or snow. Fog has the ability to take the most ordinary and mundane image and transform them into something magical.
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Take Five By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - IHF President, Author, Artist and More
Spread thin? To tired to begin? Intentional rest makes you your best.
Learn from your cat… the master of the catnap. They snooze and then bingo-bango up they jump to go about their cat business… It’s the same with you. A quick catnap renews and restores better than a high-test frappuccino and with less calories.
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Precious Hollywood History of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Historic Landmark La Venta Inn By Sherri Snyder Biographer, Actress, Model
"One good picture will reestablish me," declared silent screen actress Barbara La Marr before beginning her final film, The Girl from Montmartre (1926), the summer of 1925.
The twenty-nine-year-old former stock theater actress, dancer, vaudevillian, and screenwriter had ascended to international film stardom rapidly, appearing in nearly thirty films in five years, seducing audiences as a sultry vamp.
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More Hollywood History of Palos Verdes: Errol Flynn By Annette Bochenek, Ph.D.
To movie fans around the globe, Errol Flynn is remembered as one of the top swashbuckling heroes in classic film. Known for his portrayals in Captain Blood (1935) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), in addition to his notorious personal life, much as been discussed, published, and filmed on the subject of Flynn.
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