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A Gift from the Pandemic
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California’s Dream of a Carbon Neutral Future
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Of course, most of us love Valentine’s Day, but February is a month of holidays.
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July Delivers Fireworks
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In March Celebrate ‘Dadgum That’s a Good Day!’
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June – A Mixed Bag of Big Energy
June – A Mixed Bag of Big Energy
Mercury retrograde winds down, Venus and Jupiter bring a bounty of blessings, and a Super Full Moon guarantees dramatic culminations. June’s got a l...
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Optimism & Joy Mark Festival Despite Pandemic
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Mental health issues may be the next-wave threat associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
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I last touched based with filmmaker, actress, and artist, Aycil Yeltan, in May of 2020. I had the privilege of meeting her in her Topanga Canyon home,...
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A Truly Lived Life
A Truly Lived Life
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The life and work of local poet and author Philip Daughtry, who “left no part of myself unlived.” Dressed in western duds that would do his anc...
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May’s Cosmic Fire
May’s Cosmic Fire
Aries energy dominates May, as Venus, Jupiter, and Mars join Chiron in the fiery sign of the ram. Mid-month brings a total lunar eclipse, and May clos...
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April Isn’t Foolin’ Around
April Isn’t Foolin’ Around
This month is no joke. Jupiter meets Neptune, Mars and Saturn duke it out, Pluto stands still, and eclipse season begins.
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Good to Go in March
Good to Go in March
With all planets direct, two New Moons, the next chapter in the Mars/Venus relationship, and the astrological New Year, this is a big month of forward...
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The Merry Month of May
The Merry Month of May
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Topanga Cares Meal Distribution Launch
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On Monday, July 13, 2020, Topanga Cares successfully launched the new meal program to help Topanga neighbors facing food insecurities. The program ...
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COVID Cover-ups for the Holidays
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Happy New Year! We’re Off to a Good Start…Honest!
Happy New Year! We’re Off to a Good Start…Honest!
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Haunt Season at Zombie Joe’s
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So Big! That’s what November is!
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October 2021—Get Ready for the Ride
October 2021—Get Ready for the Ride
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April 2021—What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
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March 2021 – A month of celebrating and achieving
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International Women’s Day—#Choose To Challenge
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With all the roles that this multi-talented renaissance man plays—and Peter Alsop knows the importance of play—he says, “Words Matter, especi...
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Revolution vs. the Status Quo – Sound Familiar?
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It’s the Roaster Not the Roast
It’s the Roaster Not the Roast
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Need a little afternoon pick-me-up? Well, put down that espresso and find a lively, lightly roasted bean.
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My Body
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It’s hard to believe that in 2021, the world is still fighting to prevent sexual abuse. One of Peter Alsop’s songs, updated to fit the times, stan...
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The Great Conjunction and the Dawning of a New Age
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Election Delays and Chaos
Election Delays and Chaos
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Melodic Magic at Bob Baker Marionette Theater
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Another Threat to Wildlife
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Thousands of animals die yearly in netting installed to prevent them from stealing fruit from trees. These animals tend to die horrific deaths, sustai...
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Dancing in the Narrows
Dancing in the Narrows
Anna Penenberg’s memoir, “Dancing in the Narrows,” a mother-daughter odyssey through chronic illness (July 7, 2020, She Writes Press), takes rea...
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Hey Baby(dog)! What’s your sign?
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Ecotherapy: Keeping Nature Close
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Hello October 2020!
Hello October 2020!
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Local Businesses Test the Waters
Local Businesses Test the Waters
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The 400-Year-Old Pandemic: Police Violence Against Blacks
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Providing House Calls to the Unhoused
Medical teams bring old-fashioned house calls to unsheltered homeless communities.
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The Humble Milkweed
The Humble Milkweed
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Skid Row’s Hippie Kitchen Keeps On Feeding
Skid Row’s Hippie Kitchen Keeps On Feeding
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Welcome to September 2020!
Welcome to September 2020!
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