I write this article sitting in a car wash, leaning against a stone wall.
Every week the Sunday New York Times features an author in its Book Section.
Progressives in California, more than elsewhere, forget the history and inspiration behind the founding of the United States. Our very system of government – with divided powers among the three branches of government – reflects an effort to ensure that political power never becomes consolida…
The culture wars took an odd turn this year. Rather than the annual assault on Starbucks for serving Pike’s Place in “Happy Holidays” cups instead of “Merry Christmas” containers, Peloton became this season’s corporate villain for airing a TV commercial featuring a rail-thin young woman in s…
Q: I always overdo it during the holidays, then I declare strict New Year’s resolutions which I’m lucky to stick to for two or three days. Any suggestions for sticking with a healthier lifestyle in 2020?
What would it take to bring the United States, the State of California, our town, friends and family out of the political doldrums?
A friend of mine, also the pastor of a local church, was ringing a bell for the Salvation Army, staffing a kettle outside a grocery store in his community.
Since I don’t have big limpid Bambi fawn eyes to turn on them, and I’m not as cute as a puppy, I’ve learned how to chat people up quickly so they’ll trust me. Seriously. I once had a guy in jail confess murder to me because I seemed so trustworthy. (I didn’t promise not to tell.)
Californians are keenly aware that we bear a heavy tax burden.
So this is a true story.
The word advent, derived from the Latin adventus, means coming and calls to mind the Greek word parousia.
For some families, picking out the Christmas tree is the holiday lesson of patience, diplomacy and collaboration.
Last Sunday was the start of the Advent season at Rolling Hills Covenant Church and in Christian churches across the country.
If you’re of an age when you can clearly remember World War II, you will have noticed the world is changing very fast these days.
On an elementary level, just out of curiosity, I decided to see what all the stink was about having a fair trade agreement with China.
It’s 10 p.m. and very dark outside. The moon trickles a little light in through my second-floor bedroom window.
I love this time of year.
There used to be a time, not too long ago, when my daughter would beg me to watch TV with her or just lay with her in bed.
My husband died earlier this year.
Do you believe, really believe, in witches?
The Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative forum wooed a handful of the South Bay’s heavy hitters to the Palos Verdes Golf Club on Friday, Oct. 11, for an afternoon of pitch-making, cheer-leading and oversized homemade cookies.
The case for voting No on Measure B
When I was growing up, my dad was never the doctor, lawyer or engineer who came to class during career day.
I’m sure there are some people who are excited the football season is underway.
When I sat down with my coffee to read a recent issue of the Daily Breeze, a headline about Los Angeles Unified School District requiring mock lockdowns to ready for gun violence leaped out at me.
Ever heard of musical schizophrenia?
I couldn’t help but turn around to catch glimpses of my daughter in the backseat of the car.
There we were, laughing and sharing stories at a new restaurant when suddenly, my daughter got a weird look on her face and appeared to be crying. Nothing prepared me for what came next.
I missed my first opportunity to meet a hero when I was in elementary school.
In the last week, I experienced two totally American moments.
It takes more than just new school supplies and clothing to get your children ready for a new school year.
One expression I often hear is “I’m spiritual but not religious.”
Hey, I did it folks. I found the new Peninsula Seniors building. Okay, with a little help from my friend after many futile attempts to find the place.
As soon as we saw it, my husband and I liked “the bones” of our house.
Being a child of the ‘80s, I’m of the generation whose grandparents fought in World War II.
When are you actually old?
Have you ever taken a cruise?
For the most part, we parents love summer — no homework, no making lunches, no schedules timed in 15-minute intervals. But on the other hand, summer vacation produces phrases that totally trigger our nerves.
Walteria Lake was a nameless basin of lower-level land where rainwater naturally collected back when A. Richard Walters built a hotel bearing his name in the area in the late 1800s. Walteria was little more than a stagecoach stop between Redondo Beach and Wilmington at the time.
Not too long ago, I took a walk along the San Pedro Harbor Promenade.
With summer upon us, and with a little distance from the daily routine of school activities, I want to explore the key to successful learning.
Well, as they say, that escalated quickly.
In a corner of the history in one of America’s more obscure wars lies one of the few times the Palos Verdes Peninsula has been directly touched by armed conflict.
Q: I took up walking 30 minutes per day on horse trails to improve my blood pressure. I was doing fine until I took a long vacation and walked an hour or two a day on concrete roads. I’ve been having pain during my daily walk ever since. Now my foot’s a bit swollen, and I have the pain even …
I used to have neighbors who had a beautiful pit bull.
If this rule doesn't exist, it should: When you pass a certain age, you are allowed to express all your dissatisfaction with the world as you find it.
Way back in 1961, I had a new house and two little children with a third on the way.
Ever since we gave our 13-year-old daughter an iPhone three years ago, I’ve had the most intense love-hate relationship with it.
I thought if I conquered the next age-progressing rite of passage I wouldn’t need to write my articles in 18-point font.
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