MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!
For this Memorial Day, I decided to participate in artist, Susan Silton’s "forceful call to action" project: MAY DAY! MAY DAY! MAY DAY! This protest memorial, conceived and organized by artist Susan Silton, asks us to honor someone who has lost their life to Covid-19...
The Adventures of Brad: A series
BRAD first caught our eye on facebook as he traveled about the city during a time of lockdown. Dressed only in his blue speedo, Brad has become a staple for those familiar with Wendy Krueger, who posts regularly on the adventures of Brad. We reached out to Wendy to...
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there. This is the one day of the year where moms should be showered with appreciation. Here are some ideas for mom, breakfast in bed (home made), or if you like, Redbird is doing a special “Mother’s Day Breakfast in...
UPS, First 5 OC Lead Countywide Diaper Drive to Help Struggling Families
One in Three Families Struggle with diaper Affordability May 8, 2020 (Irvine, CA) – HomeAid Orange County, in partnership with the First 5 Orange County, announced the 13th Annual HomeAid Essentials Diaper Drive will take place starting Mother’s Day, May 10,...
Dating on Lockdown Just Got Easier, Thanks to GOATdate
Life on lockdown has presented an astonishing number of inconveniences for many of us, but who knew that dating would be possible in the age of social distancing? A new to market video-first dating app, GOATdate, aims to simultaneously modernize and humanize the...
12 Date Night Recipes for Staying In
Baked Salmon With Maple Mustard GlazeLemon Asparagus Chicken PastaGarlic Butter SteakPizza MargheritaCarnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)Baked Turkey BreastIt's always fun to grab a meal at your favorite restaurant. But every once in a while, you and your partner should...
Tips to Present a Better You
More than ever, we are communicating online—via Zoom, Skype, Viber, even FaceTime. While reality is a good thing, it can always be improved upon. We reached out to legendary Los Angeles photographer John Skalicky for some tips on how to make ourselves look better in...
Nurture Life Aids SoCal Amid Corona Virus
Nurture Life, a meal delivery service for families (and amazingly great for children) has been among some of the key providers in Southern California. As our time sheltering in place is extended, families are facing the challenge of how to provide balanced meals, due...
Can Medical Ozone Therapy help fight Covid-19?
If I were to get infected with Covid-19, the first thing I’d do is have an Integrative Medicine Ozone Infusion. Why? Well, what I’m going to try and do here is lay out all the facts for you, so that you can decide for yourself what the potential of Medical Ozone...
Construction Equipment for a Clean Future
(Volvo CE) was awarded a $2 million grant for a commercial pilot of the company’s electric, zero emission excavator and electric wheel loader in California. The grant, administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), is funded by the...
Poppi Fizzes Up the Competition with Prebiotic Soda
If you've ever been one to question the everyday soda, you'd know just how bad the fizzy stuff is for your health. With tons of sugar and questionable ingredients, it's been a talking point for decades. Yet, sometimes we just get...
Why We Need Self-Care Now More Than Ever
Few people anticipated the depth and breadth of the COVID-19 pandemic, including world leaders. You are far from alone if your anxiety level has skyrocketed during these uncertain times. Depending on your circumstances, you could slip into an understandable, yet...
TRANSFORMATION
I recently read through various astrological predictions for 2020 that were written before this year even started. The reason so many astrologers and psychics were paying attention to 2020 is that Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were coming together for “the Great...
Creative Indoor Hobbies to Try This Month
Since most of us will be spending more time at home for a little while, Jennifer Landis (from mindfulnessmama.com) has put together a few hobby ideas you might like to try. Feel free to add your own ideas in the comment section below. Stay healthy and positive,...
In Memorium: Peter Loughrey, Los Angeles Art and Design expert + Founder of Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Los Angeles has lost a pillar of the art community. Peter Loughrey, respected art dealer and the founder of the venerable Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) has passed away at the all too young age of 52, after a year long struggle with cancer. Loughrey was a...
While we wait it out…
The New Pope: Set design, art direction, costume design are all remarkable in this new HBO series.As we all have a lot of time on our hands, here is my list of things to watch: The New Pope (and the old series, with Jude Law) If you love art, design, costumes,...
MICHAEL ARNTZ: CALIFORNIA CLAY MASTER
“I wanted to make a statement in clay” – M. Arntz Southern California is rich with historically important artists and makers. In the mid 20th Century, trail-blazing craftspeople and designers of all kinds were working up-and-down the California coast, creating...
Willy Porter
I'm a big fan of Willy Porter and was thrilled to get to watch him perform at the renowned McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica. From the first note, Willy Porter, a contemporary American rock musician and singer-songwriter from Mequon, Wisconsin, had his audience...
The Golden Hour – Comvita’s Longevity Panel
I was excited to attend Expo West 2020 and interview Alan Bougen founder of Comvita, the #1 maker of Maunka Honey, but sadly the expo was cancelled due to “social distancing” in an attempt to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. Instead, however, I was invited to a...
The Habit Turns Up the Heat Just in Time For Spring with Tempura Jalapeño Charburger
You've got a delicious new habit on the horizon! Say "bye-bye" to blah burgers — the new Tempura Jalapeño Charburger arrives at The Habit Burger Grill on March 11th nationwide! The Habit's new burger has the perfect mix of sweet and spicy flavors that give it a unique...
