Winter Beach Day: Finding Joy in Nature
“There is a curse. They say: may you live in interesting times. ‘May you live in interesting times’ is the worst thing one can wish…”…
A Simple Remedy for Speedy Tech Lives
Never before have we experienced such speed—such technology—as we are now on this planet. In tandem with this, we also seem to be experiencing epidemics…
It Could Be Worse
“I think Divination seems very woolly. A lot of guesswork, if you ask me.” —J.K. Rowling 2020 was the kind of year that casts a…
For Local Gulls Life Really Is a Beach
I met a gull I hadn’t seen before when I was out shooting photos for the article on winter beach walks in this issue of…
Life is Good
In Enlightenment Now: The Case For Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress, evolutionary psychologist Steven Pinker defies the persistent drumbeat of negativity that floods our avenues…
New Year, New Dreams
New Year, New Dreams – Topanga Canyon Gallery’s first group show for 2021 showcases a diverse selection of mediums and subjects—photography, oils, acrylics, sculptures, even…
Haven for Unhoused Youth
Social Activist Amy Favat and I met at an unusual intersection: early pandemic, surrounded by artists and the National Guard. On one corner, cans loudly…
Winter Beach Walk
I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not…
A Latvian Tale of Blood & Treasure
This excerpt is from Article 58 of The Linden Tree & the Legionnaire, an historical fiction series by Diana Mathur. In 1940 Communist occupied Latvia,…
What’s Happening on the Mountain?
TCC Fundraiser Was a Success but More Help Is Needed The Topanga Community Center raised 52 percent of its $65,000 shortfall in 2020 this Giving…
An Author’s Guide to Self Publishing
Comic book, cookbook, travel guide, children’s book, educational text, memoir, manga series, or the next great novel … 2021 is here and it’s time to…
The Gifts of 2020
Holy Moly! We have survived 2020! We all know 2020 was a life-changing year. And I’m sure it’s safe to say that many people are…
