April showers bring May flowers
I’m sure you’ve all heard the old adage, “April showers bring May flowers” or “Into each life some rain must... Read more →
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Spring is here, make room for bike riders
The tulips are blooming, the daffodils are out in full force and the last storms of the season are making their wet way past us. Spring is officially... Read more →
Imperfect makes perfect
I am in the business of providing a service, which is protecting men’s rights as fathers and husbands. The humanity factor is crucial in what I... Read more →
Some things can’t be prepared for
Randomness is a very big factor in our lives. The problem is that, by its nature, we can’t count on it happening. Sometimes random... Read more →
Early to bed, early to rise
I’m a morning person, one of the people who can get up at 4:30 a.m. regularly, without an alarm clock, and by 4:35 a.m. be ready to hold a... Read more →
Rich, famous star in Santa Monica’s reality show
Fame is elusive for most of us. Thankfully. Most people don’t really want to be famous. The idea is seductive. The red carpet walks, the people... Read more →
Technology and the erosion of privacy
Approximately six years ago, I wrote a column on technology and how it frees us. I wrote that column using a Palm Treo and e-mailed it to the editor... Read more →
Don’t be afraid to engage
My brother turned 60 this past weekend. So he had a party. He does this every 10 years, and of course I went to help celebrate another decade on the... Read more →
Sunset salutations
Some days are just better than others. Some days the sky is bluer and the air is sweeter. Other days, not so much. But living in Santa Monica... Read more →
Video made the Internet star
On Aug. 1, 1981 a new cable television channel went live. MTV began airing videos, and started with “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The... Read more →
My love-hate relationship with corporate America
Santa Monica has many great, unique businesses and we need to support them so they don’t fall by the wayside and become taken over or lost to... Read more →
Looking forward to a stronger economy in ‘11
We’re down to the wire on 2010. I think I’m going to make it. I won’t miss this year at all. It’s been one long, weird... Read more →
Using religion to spread holiday love, not hate
Here’s a holiday wish I picked up last year, “Have a merry RamaKwanakuhbodimastice.” It incorporates Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Chanukah,... Read more →
Crossroads of a community
I’m doing something different. I don’t normally write out in public. I prefer to write in the early morning with a hot pot of coffee, in... Read more →
Marriage becoming an afterthought
I’m a big KCRW fan. They have wonderful programming and a great variety of shows. As a foodie, I love Evan Kleiman with her “Good... Read more →
