King Harbor Yacht Club raises sails as pandemic storm passes
Two popular King Harbor Yacht Club sailing events from the pre pandemic period were back on the water this month. Last weekend, the club hosted the 29th Annual Tom Collier Memorial Trophy pursuit race. Collier was a popular club member and expert sailor who passed away at age 31, from cancer. The race has raised […]
Manhattan Beach Photowalk Thursday 8/19
Who’s up for a Thursday night Photowalk? Bring your camera and/or smartphone, meet some new people, take some great photos and pick up some tips about how to improve your photos, led by the former USA TODAY columnist and local photographer. Namely me. All are welcome, whether you’re just starting out with your smartphone camera, […]
The importance of travel
Honorable mention Easy Reader 2021 Anniversary Writing Contest by Janice Nigro Sometimes traveling, you don’t get what you expect. Like the time I was stranded on a small island off the coast of Australia. The island was not far off the coast, but box jellyfish and crocodile infested waters separated it from the mainland. It […]
Vegas after 40
Honorable mention Easy Reader 2021 Anniversary Writing Contest by Pete Whalon In early January 1981, Dan, Mark, and I were watching football at my apartment. The NFL season was ending, and the playoffs would begin the following week. After a few beers, Dan came up with what would turn out to be a yearly tradition […]