As we move through the last days of July, we are greeted by the vibrant magnetism of Leo season, which began on the 23rd. A fixed fire sign, Leo is the superstar of the zodiac, the natural performer bringing charisma, creativity, and showmanship to midsummer.
Read MoreFree at last, but not so fast! After being cooped up for what felt like forever, we could not wait to start socializing again. Then, just as soon as we started settling into the groove, the numbers sky-rocketed and we were told to rein it back in. There's no doubt, we're experiencing an impossibly confusing, anxiety-ridden, stress-inducing time in our history, but we don't have to let it get the best of us. Let’s not succumb to a potentially short fuse and instead borrow a page from the City of Beverly Hills’ summer slogan reminding us that, “Being Kind is Always in Season.” Wouldn’t it be nice if we all adopted this motto and acted with grace throughout our communities, our cities, and our world-at-large? While the future may be uncertain, we will persevere if we remember our manners - those wonderful social cues that keep us connected and our relationships in good stead. Whether at home or out and about, here are seven surefire ways minding your manners makes a positive difference during Corona and beyond.
Read MoreAugust 26 is “National Dog Day” that celebrates “man’s best friend” from mixed breed to pedigreed pooches, so it’s timely to recall some famous dogs from the silver screen featured prominently or as “hero” of the story, from courageous Rin Tin Tin , loyal Lassie, charming “Asta” of the popular “Thin Man” series, and many more fanciful K9 characters.
Read MoreOnce you’re aware of your Higher Self you can easily call on it whenever you need clarity and guidance. This wisest part of you is eager to be of service. Shakti Gawain (1948-2018 “Creative Visualization”) puts it this way; “When you connect with your Higher Self you’re on top of the world… and able to move mountains… You fall in love with yourself and the world… and channel infinite energy…”
Read MoreThis time I thought we could go for a stroll through the beautiful English countryside and look at life outside London and the major tourist areas.
I grew up in a very small place called Keepers Corner, about 30 miles or so south of London and very much in the country but only about 6 miles from what has become London’s second airport, Gatwick.
Read MoreIt was a beautiful morning and i had the beach all to myself.As the sun was rising, shimmering gold hues of warm light reflected across the sand. I took a deep breath and inhaled the salty ocean air. As I slowly exhaled, I felt all my worries disappear.
Read MoreAs an ex-Brit, ex-Londoner, and a background that included being the Director of PR for the (now departed) San Pedro home ported “SS Azure Seas,” and as the Manager of Publicity for (then LA based Continental Airlines) in a career that’s taken me to 51 countries around the world, and of all the places I visited, why did I chose to live and work in this exquisite American geographical location called Palos Verdes?
Read MoreIt’s hard to talk about travel in the time of coronavirus but we know that things change and we hope that soon we’ll be able to travel. During my long career in the film business I traveled to Europe quite a lot. My favorite European country is Italy. I’ve traveled all over Italy and was fortunate to spend four magical months in Rome.
Read MoreSitting on my porch, sipping my steaming masala chai (Indian spices infused in my tea), I felt the first of the many sprinkles of rain. I closed my eyes and drifted back to God’s Own Country – Kerala. Instantaneously, I was transported to Coconut Lagoon, CGH Earth, a Heritage 5 star resort nestled in the heart of Kerala’s serene backwaters in a sheltered and enchanting cove in Kumarakon.
Read MoreI’m reminded of the lyrics of a 70s song “Counting flowers on the wall; that don’t bother me at all. Playing solitaire ‘til dawn with a deck of fifty-one. Smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo… Now don’t tell me I’ve nothing to do…”
Read MoreMushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables because they are so versatile. You can substitute a grilled portabella mushroom for the meat you normally put in a hamburger and you can make soup and powders with dried mushrooms. The possibilities are endless.
Read MorePearls without boundaries for designs without limits.”
Pearls, past and present
There was a time when pearls were white, cream, pink, golden, black off round or baroque. They were stored in boxes and brought out for special occasions. Today, lifestyles are less formal where pearls are integrated into everyday life.
Read MoreThere aren’t too many places where you will find a dog park located along a street with one of the most gorgeous views of Catalina Island. Enter - The Rancho Caninos Dog Park located within Point Vicente Park / Civic Center adjacent to the tennis court. The half-acre park is separated into small and large dog areas and has a cedar chip surface.
Read MoreSacred Solar Astrology July 2020 Forecasts - Welcome to July 2020
Read MoreJuly signifies the birth of our nation with legendary stories of the “shot heard round the world” that lead to the break from England - “no taxation without representation” - Revolutionary War, and the original 13 colonies to founding the United States of America.
Read MoreYou may remember that I did a piece about the stunning sunsets on the Peninsula a few months ago, so today I am taking on an early morning walk on the other side of the hill, for some views of the sunrise.
Read MoreOn June 20th, we not only honored the Summer Solstice, but also welcomed in Cancer season, which will extend through July 22nd. A cardinal water element sign, Cancer embodies emotion, intuition, dreams, home and family, and the maternal.
Read MoreDuring this time in our organization, Love On 4 Paws has suspended regular visits to the hospitals, senior facilities and schools we serve in the greater Los Angeles area.
As a result, our 4 legged volunteers have also had to adjust to this time of pause.
We checked in with a few and found they all have different ways of spending their free time.
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