Are you obsessively looking at your phone every two minutes? Checking your texts and missed calls? Reviewing the length of his/her texts versus yours and evaluating time lapses between responses to uncover […]

“Imagine all the people living life in peace.”  – John Lennon Exactly 50 years ago, John Lennon released his iconic song “Imagine” to the world. As a huge Beatles/Lennon fan while attending […]

Vaccinations are slowly becoming more available, COVID numbers are dropping, and restrictions are beginning to lift.  Right now, we are in the “red” or “substantial risk” tier on the state’s Blueprint for […]

Why do I work so hard but can’t ever seem to see any changes?  I was asked this the other day. It’s a question I’m frequently asked by those frustrated by their […]

It’s surreal to think that everything about how we live and socialize changed a year ago this month when we went into lockdown. Fortunately, outdoor dining is open again, and there are […]

I had planned to kayak with Paddle Out Plastic in the morning and pick up trash in the Port of Los Angeles with this volunteer group. The late-night fog horns told me […]

San Pedro has always been a hard-working town. From whaling to boat building and from tuna to moving America’s cargo, we are a workforce that adapts to the demands of the day. […]

In a world where we women are finally able to provide for ourselves and our children, have a voice in our governance, and choose our purpose and direction in life, California (one […]

Operator, well could you help me place this call? –Jim Croce, 1972 Well, I’ve finally done it — I cut the cord. I said goodbye to my telephone landline, one of the […]

Since Californians can no longer go out to eat, it’s no stretch to imagine there’s been a huge uptick in home cooking. I know for myself I’ve worn out three microwaves since […]