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Sharing Your Roots With Your Children

The month of November in many cultures is the month of remembrance. It is a designated time to honor both those who have died and the...

Culinary Quests: Delving Into Culture Through Food Markets

Some of my most memorable travel experiences involve food. Food is a complex expression of culture, history, and identity and it...

A Passionate New Discovery of a Very Old Holiday

If you ever run out of ideas for something to celebrate on any given day, don’t forget to consult your calendars, especially those that...

Young Woman Who Moves to Santa Monica Ends Up Falling in Love With Her Neighbor

Wendy Darby, youngest of five sisters, took a spring vacation from her childhood home in Michigan in 1990 to visit Jane, her oldest...

How Does Cannabis Affect Creativity?

We have discussed in this space the benefits of cannabis to the individual, both physically and emotionally. While research is still in...

The Power of a Gift

Robert Segal, real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist, and friend to so many in Santa Monica, has passed. He may be best known for...