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A Literary Newborn’s First Steps in the World

Since the proud birth announcement last month of Once Our Lives, my first literary child, my family is embracing a flurry of inquiries,...

God Bless Our Fathers!

First off, let me say a big Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas, and father figures out there. It’s no secret that your...

June is Known as Pride Month

“What have you done today to make you feel proud?” The lyrics of Heather Small’s debut single in 2000 became the official song of the...

Gearing Up for Father’s Day and Juneteenth Celebrations

Exciting things are happening in the Pico Neighborhood as we prepare to celebrate our fathers this Father's Day on June 18. Our famous...

Be Sure Your Kids Get a Good College Education

Local trust lawyer Timur Berberoglu recalls what his parents did for him and his three siblings when they were growing up in Chevy Chase,...

Remembering My Husband, Roger Goodman

You probably knew Roger best as half of “Roger and Monika” or “Monika and Roger.” We were almost always together because, while he was...