4 survival stories written by everyday people that might inspire your next life decision

I always think it’s incredibly brave when someone writes a book, especially a memoir. These real-life tales share deeply personal information; and as the writers share their stories and reflect, their musings might just inspire your next big life decision. Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty Lisa Niver overcomes deep fears and tackles remarkable feats over the course of a BIG … Continue reading 4 survival stories written by everyday people that might inspire your next life decision

Melissa CurtinMarch 18, 20251 Comment

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Two Palm Springs Food Festivals Worth The Drive

The Palm Springs food scene has really elevated over the last 5 years, as celebrity chefs and rising culinary stars flock to the desert oasis to show off their prowess. Along with the restaurant growth of Greater Palm Springs comes an ever-blooming array of food and wine festivities. Here are two intimate food festivals worth the drive from LA – where you won’t wait in … Continue reading Two Palm Springs Food Festivals Worth The Drive

Melissa CurtinDecember 9, 20231 Comment

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LaLaScoop’s High-Low Gift Ideas for Every Budget and Personality

It’s the little things. Show you care this holiday season with a token of appreciation. Here’s the LaLaScoop on gift ideas for every personality. For the Home Entertainer Resin Trays, Cheeseboards, and Serving Trays from Lynn & Liana Designs Order a unique acacia charcuterie, cheese, or breadboard with acrylic-colored accents – like this one that looks like the ocean is part of the board as … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s High-Low Gift Ideas for Every Budget and Personality

Melissa CurtinNovember 20, 2023January 3, 20241 Comment

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Author Ben Merlis On His New Book, Cold Chillin’ Records & More

As hip-hop first exploded throughout New York City’s boroughs and surrounding towns, a new generation was emerging: the first to be raised on the genre. At the center of it all was a collective known as The Juice Crew, as led by the charismatic radio personality Mr. Magic, whose Rap Attack was the first program of its kind on a commercial station; that show was, of course, … Continue reading Author Ben Merlis On His New Book, Cold Chillin’ Records & More

Darren PaltrowitzNovember 9, 2019November 28, 2019Leave a comment

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What to read when it’s raining in LA: Books written by LA authors

What’s on your reading list? Indulge in a good read from an author that lives right here in LA. To Shake Thy Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins My favorite thought-provoking travel writer and Instagram personality Jedidiah Jenkins bikes 14,000 miles from Oregon to Patagonia and documents his journey in this book. But more than a travel book (although I was inspired to visit many little towns … Continue reading What to read when it’s raining in LA: Books written by LA authors

Melissa CurtinFebruary 3, 2019March 25, 2019Leave a comment

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Zemeckis Gives Peek at Striptease Lili St. Cyr

A glimpse. That’s what burlesque queen Lili St. Cyr offered in the form of fleshly desire to audiences, what author Leslie Zemeckis is offering in the form of a biography of the famed striptease to readers and what I’m offering in the form of this advanced report to you. Zemeckis, an award-winning documentarian and actress (and wife of filmmaker Robert Zemeckis), recently celebrated the launch of her new biography, “Goddess … Continue reading Zemeckis Gives Peek at Striptease Lili St. Cyr