Hugh Lofting
Dr. Dolittle in Topanga Canyon
Books were a very important part of my childhood. TV had not been invented so we learned from books and listening to the radio. And from our elders. The first book that really made an impression was The Story...
Remember the Ladies
Less than four months before the United States formally declared independence from Great Britain, John Adams and other members of the Second Continental Congress were carefully building their case for political separation based upon the principles of British representative...
Festivals of Fancy
Looking for a fun way to ring in spring? We’re bringing you a round-up of festivals in the area to give you a break from spring cleaning and get you outdoors to enjoy the beautiful superbloom we’re expecting this...
Historic Crossroad
THS Presentation Reveals Rich and Ancient History Beneath Town Center Amazing discoveries have been made under the pavement of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Excavations reveal a record of the life lived by Topanga’s Native American residents as much as seven...
WEDNESDAYS WITH JMO
Rolling Home
JMo lay flat upon the mattress which lay flat upon the hardwood floor as the sun teased its way into the living room through south-facing windows. There was that ceiling again… looking much like it did the night before...
Discovering Yourself Through Silence and Meditation: A Workshop
There’s so much noise in our life. Social media, kids, family, work, social life, partner, plans. But also, noise in our heads. Too often, this noise is tainted with fear, anxiety, comparison, and memories. It rarely offers clear information...
Into the Weeds
A Green Tsunami
A green tsunami of weeds is rising throughout the Santa Monica Mountains this spring. This living tide of vegetation threatens to drown the native plants, but it’s also fascinating. The individual plant species that comprise the army of invaders...
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