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Exploring France by Train What an adventure! By Tour Guide Extraordinaire Dianne Gowder

Exploring France by Train What an adventure! By Tour Guide Extraordinaire Dianne Gowder

In mid May I embarked on a three-week adventure exploring France by train starting and ending in Paris.
I was pretty flexible but one of the things I wanted to do was visit Monet’s Garden in Giverny and I was lucky to have a friend take me there. What a gorgeous place, we toured his house also.

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Moving through Cycles with the Moon By Lisa De La O Wyman

Moving through Cycles with the Moon By Lisa De La O Wyman

In the waning days of Cancer season, we feel the glow of summer enliven our days. In ancient Egypt, the summer solstice corresponded with the rise of the Nile River, symbolizing the returning fertility of those life-giving waters. The sign of Cancer, which arrives on the solstice, is similarly maternal, a watery vessel sustaining precious new growth. It is the safe, nurturing container that supports the creation within – be it a child, an artistic project, an invention, or a transformed version of ourselves.

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Why Are There So Many Types of Wine Glasses? By Wine Aficionado and Founder of California Corks John Krause

Have you been in the wine glass and accessories department recently? Did you happen to notice that there is a glass for nearly every type of wine you might decide to pour? The fact is, at first look it might be a challenge to look at all the options and wonder why so many choices. Let’s look at wine glass from A –to- Z as it were.

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Local Entrepreneur Stephanie Boyd of S.T.O.R.E. Featured on Emmy Winning Series

It all started here in Palos Verdes!

We love to see local businesses thrive and we never underestimate the power of our community to support these entrepreneurs. Meet Stephanie Boyd, Certified Professional Organizer and owner of the professional organizing company, S.T.O.R.E. by Steph. Stephanie teaches her clients how to simplify their lives by reducing clutter and distraction in the home and workplace.

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Master the Art of Wine Tasting: The Essential 7 'S' Guide By Wine Aficionado and Founder of California Corks John Krause

2022 Cabernet Franc Competition and Celebration

Wine tastings whether at a party with friends that know a lot about wines, or you are new to visiting a winery tasting room, it can be a bit intimidating or confusing to some folks. If you haven’t been in wine country itself, you may be wondering where do I go wine tasting anyway! Well, there is good news for all of us. California has so many wine regions to explore. Let’s look at a good way for us to heighten our wine tasting experience.

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Athletic Greatness from the Palos Verdes Peninsula: Spotlight on Notable Sports Figures

The Palos Verdes Peninsula, a picturesque region in Southern California, is known for its scenic beauty, affluent communities, and top-notch educational institutions. However, what is less known is that it has also been the home or training ground for several notable athletes who have left their mark on various sports. Let's take a closer look at some of these accomplished sports figures.

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Tapping into the Animal Kingdom: Exploring the Symbolic Significance of Spirit Animals

For centuries, cultures across the globe have recognized the existence of spirit animals, often seen as guides or helpers that accompany individuals throughout their lives. Also referred to as power animals or animal totems, these spiritual entities possess distinct characteristics that can offer insights into an individual's personality, life path, and spiritual journey.

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Lodi Wines and Wineries: Tasting - Markus Wine Co – 2018 domo, Carignane Blend By Wine Aficionado and Founder of California Corks John Krause

Swiss-born Markus Niggli was brought on by Steve Borra in 2006 to handle the cellar for Borra Vineyards, but Markus steadily climbed the ladder to winemaker in 2010. Markus was an early believer in natural winemaking with a goal of expressing the vineyard and each vintage as authentically as possible, resulting in his first releases of critically successful fresh and racy whites

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A TransPacific Celebration of Spring and Cultures: The City of Torrance Celebrates Its Annual Cherry Blossom Festival By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

With the unending string of winter storms tracking across California, many of us were looking forward to the first signs of Spring.  Among those sights are the Cherry Blossoms that bloom  throughout the South Bay.  Beginning in 2001, the City of Torrance received an annual donation of cherry blossom trees donated by Soka Gakkai International (SGI), a global community-based network of individuals who practice the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism.  Over time, the number of cherry blossom trees has expanded to over 200 individual trees that have been planted at parks and the City of Torrance Civic center in the City of Torrance. 

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