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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Into The Weeds
Weeds! They are everywhere this spring, but just because they may be ubiquitous or even invasive doesn’t mean that they aren’t interesting in their own…
Bernie
We have all been discouraged from judging a book by examining only its cover. While the idiom typically stands as metaphor suggesting we should not…
Topanga Art Beat
Topanga Canyon has long been recognized as Los Angeles’ most bohemian and artistic canyon, a label it earned during the 1960s when it became a…
