Well, it is the season, and it is true that there is “something about Mary.” She is just a little haunted! But why not? She is British and nearly a hundred years old, and she has sailed 3.8 million nautical miles upon the oceans of the Earth in war and peace, and in fair weather and foul.
Read MoreThe roots of Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, is thought to have originated from a Celtic festival dedicated to marking the beginning of winter and the end of the annual crop cycle. The day was believed to be the moment when the souls of the dead would travel to the underworld, weakening the barriers between the living and the dead.
Read More1952, refinery workers took a huge vat of black, orange, and white paint and put it onto a large tank in Wilmington, CA and turn this into a jack-o'-lantern. this has become a Halloween tradition that is going on for 65 years.
Read MoreBoris Karloff and Béla Lugosi are horror film legends, but few know them as union activists and founding members of the Screen Actors Guild. Between 1933 and 1937, both actively recruited actors and actresses to join the as-yet-unrecognized union – a delicate and risky business.
Read MoreI am the in-house tour guide at Hollywood Forever Cemetery and have been giving tours several times a month since 2002. This work has been such an incredible gift and I've made many new friends along the way. Two years ago the cemetery tour yielded what has been perhaps my most unusual and unexpected friendship.
Read MorePoint Vicente Lighthouse Palos Verdes, CA
Situated at Point Vincente, Palos Verdes, this 185 foot tall structure offers some of the best views of the California coastline around. As well as being a scenic, relaxing spot favoured by tourists and romantics alike; this lighthouse also has a darker side... and its very own ghost...
Read MoreAs usual peninsula residents have out done themselves with some wonderful and creative decorations! When I grew up in England we did not celebrate Halloween, although it is thought to have originated from an old Celtic custom,
Read MoreGingerbread houses are a fun holiday activity to do with the kids around Christmas time so why not take the same activity into your Halloween celebration.
For my Haunted Chocolate Spice houses, I use the gingerbread house cookie cutter and decorate it with Halloween candy and use chocolate molds to create spooky skulls, tombstones and ghosts. For the roof, I used shredded wheat cereal. The Death by Chocolate Brownie gives the perfect texture and ground to place your haunted house.
I will be teaching how to make this Haunted Chocolate Spice house at Le Gourmet Culinary (www.legourmetculinary.com) October 24th and 31st 9am.
Read MoreGhost hunting is a popular hobby for many people, and one of the most common ways to try to find evidence of ghosts is through photography. While there is no scientific proof that ghosts exist, there are many people who believe that they have captured images of ghosts on camera.
Read MoreRiviera United Methodist Church is excited to announce its first “Blessing of the Animals,” a special community-wide event, on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Read MoreFall Beauty By Photographer and Adventurer Dianne Gowder
Read MoreA local nonprofit group has spent the last five years cleaning up the oceans and other waterways.
Read MoreIn 2012 general aviation pilot Anne Minder relocated to Redondo Beach. A passionate community volunteer Anne applied to serve on the Torrance Airport Commission.
Read MoreDestination: Art has resolutely built its dream of a diverse and inclusive art space that is a South Bay community hub….and a celebration 10 years in the making takes place on November 16th.
Read MoreWhile there are many good wineries and wines coming out of Livermore Wine Country, I have selected three to highlight.
Read MorePortuguese Bend has been undergoing unprecedented land movement in the region, leading to almost 250 homes on the Hill losing access to gas and power earlier this month due to safety hazards.
Read MoreAmid the ongoing land movement on the Peninsula, Wayfarers Chapel closed its doors earlier this year and this summer
Read MoreFrom England to Nepal, Frances Harder’s career in fashion and design has taken her to a variety of places around the globe.
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