Weathering Fire
Fires will happen again and it is up to all of us who live in areas of high fire risk to take action now to protect ourselves and our neighbors. That’s the message delivered by Keegan Gibbs, one of...
Ukrainian Tradition Shines Bright: The Art of Pysanka
As winter melts into spring across the war-scarred landscapes of Ukraine, a centuries-old tradition quietly resurfaces—bringing with it symbols of resilience, hope, and renewal. The art of pysanka, the intricate decoration of Easter eggs, serves as more than a...
The Manroot
In late January, when we were allowed to return home after the fire, we went first to the mountain trails. The beautiful land where we had walked everyday was unrecognizable. What struck me most was the silence. Where I...
Ebenezer’s Make Over. A Timely, Feminist Musical
Longtime Topanga local and accomplished singer-songwriter, Peter Alsop, has been writing and performing children’s music and satirical music for adults, nationally, for decades. Peter’s songs are educational and often humorous, making important statements about society, culture, parenting, gender, sexuality,...
The Real Revolution is the Evolution of Consciousness
In all my years of working with people, I’ve yet to meet anyone who hasn’t struggled with their own unique blend of issues: self worth issues, abandonment, permission-seeking, externally validating, fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of success,...
Marsha Maus: As Free as Her Wild White Hair
Old Malibu: Connected to the tides As we sat in Marsha’s home in Old Agoura, she remembered a Malibu from another time. She smiled softly and gently closed her eyes, almost as though she could feel the ocean breeze...
DITCHing School: Jessica Jacobs’ Radical Approach to Hacking Education
Jessica Jacobs has never been a fan of school. Growing up in Marin County, she challenged teachers; as an educator, she clashed with administrators. Frustrated by the rigidity and irrelevance of mainstream education, she founded DITCH School in 2010. ...
Sesame Carrot Salad
Sesame carrot salad is crunchy, fresh, and easy to throw together in a matter of minutes. The Asian inspired dressing coats the carrots to make a light, nutritious, vibrant, and super refreshing salad that I’m sure you will come...
Firescaping: Safeguarding Topanga’s Homes Through Thoughtful Landscaping
I’ve been thinking about a hat quite a bit, something I saw being worn around town. A perfectly fitted baseball cap with the words ‘Topanga Local’ printed above the brim. If you’re lucky enough to live in the Santa...
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
Do you ever buy too many bananas, only to sit back, and watch them ripen, and not know what to do with them? I often over-buy nature’s perfectly packed yellow snack fruit… and you can only make banana bread...
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