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A Month of Women

As a farewell to this year’s Women’s History Month, one of our newest contributors has offered this refreshing reminder to continue to celebrate women every day because you never know when they’ll…

Organizational Tip of the Month

The biggest organizational offenders are the stacks of “stuff” we encounter when meeting with a new client. What makes up those stacks? Bank statements, credit card statements, cell phone bills, car payment statement, utility…

Chango’s Journey to the Stars

One of the first experiences with death and dying children may have is that of a pet. When local artist Tamara Gould wrote this children’s book, she was an adult. It was…

RIP Adrian

Adrian came to see me about two weeks ago. He was 39 years old but a life of physical labor outdoors made him look older. He came with our mutual friend, Carlos,…

Topanga Girls Hit the Vines

What do Topanga girls do when they leave the canyon? It takes a lot to lure these girls away from hiking in Topanga, but recently, they hit the vines in Santa Barbara…

And the Winner is…

What better way to watch movie stars maneuver their way down the red carpet and on stage than with your Champagne Cocktail and tasty, themed hors d’oeuvres in hand!    Not every…

Book Review: If You Wish…

A wicked stepmother, a pair of glass slippers, a moral of optimism, generosity, hard work, and friendship… This is a story you’ve likely been told before. Cassandra Sage Briskman’s debut book If…

Greetings from the Valentine’s Day Scrooge

Roses are red, violets are blue Chocolates are delicious But here’s a wet blanket for you … Cocoa farmers and child laborers in tropical Africa climb the Cacao tree and break off…