Crushing on Clouds By Photographer and Contributor Dianne Gowder
Do you ever look up and just admire the clouds?
I don’t mean just at sunset or sunrise but throughout the day. I often notice that we have some wonderful cloud formations here. I am not a meteorologist so I can’t explain the reasons for that, but I certainly appreciate it. Let me show you what I am talking about.
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Calendar of Events for August 2022
SPECIAL EVENTS
Guided Nature Walk at Ocean Trails Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 13th, 9am. Walk through impressively-restored habitat on top of an ancient slide area with spectacular bluff-top ocean views that are well worth the visit. Easy to moderate. Sign up at: https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks/
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2022 Marks the 40th Anniversary of the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club By Greg Schreiner
2022 Marks the 40th Anniversary of the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club. We are the longest running Marilyn Monroe fan club in existence today. Marilyn Remembered was founded by Greg Schreiner, Teresa Seeger, Catherine Seeger, and Anthony Cordova. These four lifelong Marilyn Monroe fans met by chance on August 5 at Marilyn’s grave at Westwood Village Memorial Park.
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Self-Care If You Dare! By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, Ph.D., President of the International Hypnosis Federation
A routine lets you own your day and stay in the flow of joy and success. Here are highlights for a stellar routine:
1. GRATITUDE. As you drift off to sleep, and as you awaken, count your blessings and remind yourself how fortunate you are to be alive.
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5 Wines for July By Alexander Pesenti
As the summer sun comes into full force and the temperature rises outside, it is nice to sit back and appreciate some refreshing wines. Whether you are at home or near the beach, the wines on this list will definitely help you combat the heat. The various styles offered will cater to a variety of preferences. With any luck you should find a wine that aligns with your palette.
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“Peanuts, Headphones, Restraining Order?” – Navigating the Not So Friendly Skies By Renowned Beverly Hills Manners Expert Lisa Gaché
For a moment, I thought air travel was making a pleasant return to the good old days. If you were one of the brave souls who took to the air like me during the first twelve months of Covid, you were probably pleasantly surprised by the experience (sans the mask wearing and face shield to ward off any potential contamination of the virus).
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Summer Desserts: Peninsula Style
With the coastal weather finally warming up, and the summer activities going strong, it’s time to celebrate with festive seasonal desserts. Experiment and enjoy the summer bounty!
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Day Tripping - Shoreline Village Long Beach
With oceanic breezes and fun activities, Shoreline Village is a super destination for a summer day adventure. Shoreline Village is right across the port - although bridges are under construction. A freeway detour is easy to accomplish as well as the PCH or Anaheim Blvd. route. From most PV locations, Shoreline Village is about a 30 minute drive.
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After a Multi-year Hiatus, the Palos Verdes Historical Society is Pleased to Announce a Royal Jubilee Tea on August 14, 2022 to be Held in Conjunction with and at Palos Verdes Art Center.
After a couple of years when holding these kinds of events was nearly impossible, we are thrilled to partner with the Palos Verdes Art Center in presenting this Royal Jubilee Tea Party honoring the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's reign.
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Wyland The Artist in the Right Place at the Right Time By Steve Tabor
Wyland remembers that since the age of four years old he enjoyed creating art and wanted to be an artist when he grew up. Periodically, he would take supplies of household paints and create scenes of dinosaurs on the back of headboards in his house. These creations were later discovered by his parents when they cleaned or moved homes.
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The Bench on the San Pedro Waterfront: Eloi Amar’s Last Laugh By Geraldine Knatz Ph.D.
If you have driven along the San Pedro waterfront or walked along the waterfront promenade you have passed this bench. I passed it myself hundreds of time before I discovered the story of the family that left their name on our waterfront.
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Sign Up For the Summer Sunset Social Series at La Venta Inn!
Summer Sunset Social Series at La Venta Inn!
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A Day at the Fair – The Work of Professional Photographer Kirk Wester
My name is Kirk Wester and I’m a professional photographer. After taking photos for 30 plus years I decided to get a little more serious about my hobby.
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Local Musical Treasure Annette Warren Smith Celebrates her 100th Birthday! By Performer Michele Ayers
MUSIC is this special woman’s language. Annette has been surrounded by music since her mother called her to the piano at the age of five. From the moment she began taking lessons it became obvious to those around her that she had a special gift.
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Celebrate Chefs & Cellars – AN AFTERNOON IN THE VINEYARD Sunday, August 28, 2022, 4 – 7 pm
Celebrate Chefs & Cellars – AN AFTERNOON IN THE VINEYARD Sunday, August 28, 2022, 4 – 7 pm
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The 2022 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance By Dana Graham, President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society
Can you imagine a more intrinsically appropriate place for the display of exotic or phenomenal classic cars than Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills?
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Talking with Sean McGrath, Author of the Poetry Book “From a Balcony in Palos Verdes”
Talking with Sean McGrath, author of the poetry book “From a Balcony in Palos Verdes”
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Speaking Woman By William Lama, Ph.D
You might well ask, what’s with the title? There’s nothing remarkable (or scientific) about women speaking. If you watch Giada, Ina, Paula or Rachel on the Food Network you will notice that they all have the gift of gab. While entertaining us, at the same time they are creating fabulous dishes. Women are multifaceted multitaskers.
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