Guests at the Hollywood Veggie Grill experienced a revolutionary hamburger that looks, cooks and tastes like real ground beef, yet it is actually plant-based and it is getting raves as the world’s first. Having lived in L.A. for four years, I’ve tried a few variations of plant-based meat dishes around the city so I was eager to see this latest innovation by Veggie Grill and … Continue reading Veggie Grill Unveils Innovative ‘Burger’
Twenty years ago I attended a lecture with a famous spiritual teacher from India. A woman in the audience asked him a question. I never forgot the question, or the answer. The question was, “What’s the best way to meditate?” The answer was, “Whatever way makes you love God more.” I was moved by his answer. The truth resonated in the depths of my being. … Continue reading How to Tell if You’re Making Spiritual Progress
Years ago working on a show in NYC. I was assistant director/production manager for a production of Romeo & Juliet, on Off-Off Broadway. I had a big time crush on one of the actors. We clicked both on and off the set. The chemistry was absolutely delightful. We were both young. He was a gorgeous and charming flirt. I was shocked when we sat down … Continue reading I’m in Love with the Wrong Person
Beloved children’s author of James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Boy, The Twits, BFG, Matilda, The Witches, and Esio Trot (to name a few), Roald Dahl has been capturing reader’s hearts both young and old. As an educator for over 17 years, his literature has always been my go-to choice to inspire third graders, especially with their captivating plots, made-up words, … Continue reading Celebrating 100 years of Roald Dahl in LA
You’re right, I didn’t call you back. I’m guilty. When I’m in a Recovery Cycle it could take me a few days. I don’t know much about astrology but I know about emotional Recovery Cycles. I wish more people did because not knowing causes so much more emotional pain! Over the past few weeks it seems like there’s something up astrologically around emotions because emotional … Continue reading You Didn’t Call Me Back
Cameras were flashing and lights were shining as MAXIM’s most beautiful women from across the globe descended upon The Hollywood Palladium to celebrate the magazine’s 16th annual Hot 100 on Saturday evening. Karma International produced this star-studded event hosted by Stella Maxwell, defining a night of contemporary Hollywood glamour. It was such a treat to attend as a special guest of LaLaScoop! After walking a … Continue reading Hollywood Glamour Glistened at the 16th Annual MAXIM Hot 100 Party
You’re twenty something. Okay you’re thirty something. Well maybe you’re forty something and single. You want intimacy not just great sex. You want emotional availability. Oh yeah and you want someone who has a decent job, no freeloaders. You want someone who is kind and respectful and romantic. Kids? You’re at a place where you could go either way. Online dating seems to have been … Continue reading Love, Sex and Single
I caught myself pursing my lips while on the phone with an old friend. I finally brought up why I was pissed, it was about the forty bucks she owed me from a few years back. The air between us got awkward. More than three decades ago I declared I would never again ‘lend’ money unless I was truly okay with never getting it back, no matter … Continue reading Break the Fault Finding Habit
Transitions are tough. Everything in our physiology naturally goes into resistance when facing a transition. The brain loves to create patterns. With patterns (even, unfortunately, negative, destructive patterns), you find comfort simply because the pattern is known to you. Patterns help us feel stable. But what about the patterns that start out as healthy and after time become unhealthy. For example, a drink after dinner … Continue reading How to Break a Bad Habit
Summer is here and baseball is in full swing. And Southern California is blessed with three Major League teams. Today, I want to give a little love to the Angels (and they sure need it!). If it’s been awhile since you’ve been to the Big A, it’s time to return. The team might not be as good as in years’ past but the food sure … Continue reading Baseball Food Just Got Better
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