This excerpt is from the author’s forthcoming debut novel. A-U-M “A” represents the waking state . . . “U” the dreaming state . . . “M” the state of deep sleep. AUM in its entirety, followed by a moment of silence, represents the Shanti— the peace beyond understanding. Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah (Praise to Lord …
When I read a review by Lili Anolik of Hollywood’s Eve, subtitled “Eve Babitz and the Secret History of L.A.,” I immediately bought it because I was friends with Evie for several years, from 1974 to 1982. When I got around to reading the book, it brought back fond memories of those years, the 1970s …
On April 15th, 2019, just before 18:20 CEST, a structure fire broke out beneath the roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris. By the time it was extinguished, some 15 hours later, the building’s spire and most of its roof had been destroyed. Though its upper walls were severely damaged, extensive damage to the interior was prevented by its stone vaulted ceiling, which played …
There is a temptation to play with the words BLOCK PARTY when it comes to the three productions chosen each year by Center Theatre Group (CTG) for its now three-year-old Block Party initiative hosted at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The selected companies get to have a two-week run, all expenses paid, of a production from their own …
Indigenous dance launches a Santa Monica summer series, two choreographers go toe to toe in Beverly Hills, Spanish visitors bring flamenco to Hollywood, Mother’s Day dance in Topanga Canyon, contemporary dance in a Glendale library, and more SoCal dance this week. 5. Tackling tough topics Led by choreographer Laurie Sefton, the contemporary dance company Clairobscur Dance has …
Borne There’s a Yoruba adage living under her tongue. You listen to this. We don’t talk much in our place So Before you wish my father farewell remember that My mother grew a mustache before the fair; First trade fair is always romantic. A single mother of five at the center of a bidding tussles. …
Whip grass bent low lean in to it and wait for the updraft I’m thankful for these lead filled shoes sometimes Taxidermy city street hovers above security. See inside my bag of tricks and I’ll read you a story of the Cataloged Emporium of oddities and natural history. the sky scribe contemplating constellations narrations fundamental …
Living with a teenager, especially when they hit that point of exponential growth, brings its own set of challenges. Have you noticed your teen is experiencing difficulty waking in the morning and being irritable late in the day? Is he/she falling asleep during quiet times in the day and sleeping for extra long periods on …
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The Beachcomber for Pat Moffatt Your rusty old van, not much life left in it. Us finding our way to the yard sales of the Beach rich. That’s what Saturdays were for. On deck, old blues, or maybe Seger, maybe Steve Earle. Your flannel plaid shirts, your red and silver curls. A smattering of orange …
I hadn’t seen Fiddler on the Roof since my senior year in high school in 1981. Growing up Jewish, Fiddler was more than just a musical. It represented our heritage and was ingrained in our DNA. That being said, it wasn’t a show I was dying to re-experience, mainly because, like my Bar Mitzvah, I …
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Making a place visible “What is the most difficult? Whatever seems to you the simplest: to see with your eyes what is there for them to see” — W. Von Goethe One long pitched roof canvas structure offering shelter for goods and people from rain and heat, this open-market has been there for many …
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