Lifestyle

Organizing 101

It’s summer time, the kids are still out of school, out of camp, they’re underfoot and bored. Great! You’ve got a captive audience! Let’s get them organized before school starts…and you, too.…

Sun and Songs at SunMoon Retreat Center

Thirty to 40 people braved the fierce 110-degree temperatures on Sunday, June 25, to support Cousin Kate and the Lesbian and Gay Psychotherapy Association in the second concert and first fundraiser held…

Peter Kagan’s Canyon Gourmet

The secret to this specialty market lies within the proprietor himself. Peter Kagan, owner of Canyon Gourmet, is a five-year resident and proprietor of this specialty market located at Pine Tree Circle…

Saying “I Do” to the Venue

Whether it’s June or January, it is always time for a wedding and where better to find the perfect venue to say “I do” than in Topanga…and beyond…for your wedding, rehearsal dinner,…

A Fiji Family Wedding

I’d already been to Fiji four times before but this trip was going to be extra special. I was going to Savusavu to meet my grandson for the first time. Because my…

Life’s a Picnic

Al Fresco Dining Topanga Style can be as civilized as a restaurant patio, your back yard or a bit more on the wild side in our parks and along trails. Al Fresco…

Chamber Celebrates Unity in the Community

Jenni Billings, president of the Topanga Chamber of Commerce opened the festivities of the 68th Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday evening, April 29, to honor its 2016 awardees, Bill Buerge, Citizen of…

Five Ways to Detox Your Home

Spring is in full bloom and it’s time for the age-old ritual of Spring Cleaning. Instead of simply “cleaning,” detoxify your living spaces starting with these five easy DIY steps. INDOOR AIR…

Not All Outfitters are Created Equal

In my book Lost Angel Walkabout, the chapter, “Falling in the Footsteps of John Muir,” relates the scariest situation I’ve experienced in my travels. I tripped and fell on a splintered log…

Living Green: Smart and Easy Ways to Cut Your Energy Bills

If you’re concerned with rising electric bills or your contribution to global warming, but installing a complete solar installation isn’t in the budget yet, take these easy steps to save now and…