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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreTalking with Sean McGrath, author of the poetry book “From a Balcony in Palos Verdes”
Read MoreSome “hot” movies to enjoy in July, that’s usually the warmest month of the year in summer season:
Read MoreIn days of past it was common to see the Tall Ship in the sleepy harbor picking up supplies for the long journey to the north. They were the transport of choice for explorers and pirates alike, but tall ships are today far from ancient relics of a bygone era.
Read MoreOf the many musicals that MGM released, Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) is one that has certainly withstood the test of time and remains a beloved classic. Focusing upon the Smith family’s anticipation of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Read MoreSpring in Palos Verdes is heaven on earth--warm weather, green rolling hills, colorful wildflowers, and goats—lots of goats. Goats have been significant to man for over ten million years.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I have a particular fondness for blue and purple flowers, so while I was there a week or so ago, I resolved to only photograph those colors!
Read MoreWhether you call it a powder room, guest bathroom, half bath or any number of other names, the additional bathrooms in our homes are the perfect spaces to have a little fun with design!
Read MoreI was a young boy when my dad went to work at Marineland. It was the early 60’s and he had worked his way up from being a janitor to one of the divers that did the daily shows in the building’s giant “Oval Tank''. Addison Rockwell Loomis, known as “Curly” was an oil painting artist that had a very special gift
Read MoreAs a way to highlight the vital role these tiny, fragile and often colorful creatures play in monitoring and maintaining our environment, the South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) opened its second Spring edition of SOAR.
Read MoreBecome a Docent with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy – Virtual Orientation Saturday, July 16th, 10am – 11:30am. Discover the many ways you can enjoy sharing your love of nature with students and preserve visitors. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Read MoreCareer Day was one of the highlights of my elementary school days. The anticipation would build on the way to school and finally culminate in heart exploding joy as the welcoming rainbow balloon arch came into view, signaling far and wide, the fun planned for the day.
Read MoreIt was in the summer of 2006 when Patrick Sean O’Malley was commissioned to paint his first mural at Torrance Memorial Medical Center; four scenic wooden panels to be placed around the outdoor cafeteria seating area. The panels were so well received that more panels were added to cover the entire seating area and surround it with beautiful nature scenes.
Read MoreOur YWCA, here in San Pedro, California, was designed by the distinguished Architect and Engineer, Julia Morgan. Ms. Morgan, the first woman to be licensed as an Architect in California, was a trailblazer and a pioneer. Indeed, she was the first woman to be admitted to the world renowned lʹÉcole nationale supérieure des Beaux‐Arts in Paris.
Read MoreJune 1st 2021 will be the 96th birthday of Marilyn Monroe
Read MoreFrom the sea to the trees, Palos Verdes never runs short on new photography. It excites the seasoned and the beginner for the exact same reasons. Same place, same time, different day equals different photo.
Read More“June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” is one of the memorable tunes and dance number of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s famed musical Carousel that inspired this month’s theme. J
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