Holidays can be rough for couples on the rocks
The Christmas tree is up at the Loews Hotel. The ribbons are out, the holiday songs are being piped onto the Third Street Promenade. And Chanukah,... Read more →
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Gastronomically traveling the world
As we are preparing for this Thursday’s gastronomic extravaganza, I want to take a moment to share my thoughts on what Thanksgiving is for, and... Read more →
Be careful what you wish for
I was having a late night snack at La Cachette last week (it was underwhelming to say the least since I had to send back the bisque) with a friend... Read more →
Reflections of a dog walker
I didn’t know him. I never met him. But I was there the night Richard Juarez was killed. The sea of red and blue lights was cutting... Read more →
Manly men should ask for help sooner
“I just got served with a restraining order. I can’t go to my house, see my kids, or get my clothes. What do I do?” ‘Tis the... Read more →
Moved by a poignant poet
Last year I was introduced to a monthly spoken word/art/music showcase called Flypoet at The Savoy Entertainment Center in Inglewood. It takes place... Read more →
Parenting classes can only take you so far
Raising kids has to be incredibly hard. The constant pressure on a parent to teach lessons, to be aware of the impact of their words, to know that... Read more →
City is full of shoulders to lean on during rough times
Ramadan, the month long period of fasting and the holiest month in the Islamic religion ended about three weeks ago. The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur... Read more →
Come on out and change an opinion
This next Sunday is National Coming Out Day (NCOD). It is a day set aside to publicize awareness, promote acceptance and put a human face on the vast... Read more →
Stop the tie-dyed cows
I like to think of myself as an open-minded person. After all, I went to an elite, effete, east coast college where we were trained to look at things... Read more →