The Avian-Inspired Workspace: Bringing Nature into Your Home Office
You know that feeling when you’re working from home, and a bird flits by your window, bringing a moment of calm? I was sitting at my desk the other day, overwhelmed by emails when a little finch landed on the sill. Suddenly, everything felt a little less overwhelming. That encounter got me thinking—what if I […]
Out of breath at the Hammer
Hey, it’s the white man’s fault “Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice” by Bondo Wyszpolski This is an exhibition that “explores the intersection of art, nature, health, equity, justice, and collective action” because “This is the most consequential decade in modern history,” says Conservation International. In the catalog that accompanies “Breath(e),” which is on view […]
The Orca Hunt: A mysterious pod of killer whales feeds off the PV CoastÂ
by Mark McDermott The word spread frantically among whale watchers on the afternoon of January 2. The orcas were back. A pod of 10 orcas had first appeared off the Palos Verdes coast on December 11. They were not usual visitors. The pod, which included two mothers who appeared to be leading the group, and […]
The Polliwogs: Before the Polliwog Park dedication, there was another Polliwog Park. After the dedication, it became “The Swamp”
by Steve Fulton We walk with my mom to the Manhattan Heights Library. But we don’t stop there. We cross Manhattan Beach Boulevard at Peck Avenue, and walk down towards Polliwog Pond. “They are dedicating a new park today” my mom tells us. Polliwog Pond is becoming Polliwog Park. This is confusing to us because […]
The Rhythms of Hermosa Beach: Music, Festivals, and Coastal Vibes
Coastal Melody Hermosa Beach, with its golden sands and waves, embodies the fusion of nature and culture. Its shores resonate with the history of laughter and melodies near the pier. A Global Echo Such tapestries of sonic experiences aren’t unique to Hermosa alone. Gaze across the world, and you’ll find pockets of vibrant cultures, each […]
6 Most Scenic Running Trails in the US
America has some of the world’s best running trails, and if you are looking for routes that are full of the beauty of nature, there are lots of options to consider. Get your fix of fitness as well as a healthy dose of scenic views and fresh air by planning a trip to one or […]
Parking Your Car While Out CampingÂ
Even the happiest campers will turn into very angry and disappointed campers when a little hail storm leaves their car perforated with holes of all shapes and sizes. But that’s the price some of us have to pay when out in nature. We love being around in nature, of course, but cars are just not […]
Words of wisdom: PVHS class of 1968 looks back 50 years
A letter to our younger selves 50 years on: Palos Verdes High School’s Class of 1968 reflects and looks forward By the early summer of 1968, pop music was at its peak, social unrest was beginning to brew across the country, and baby boomers were booming and blooming. Released into this era of the tumultuous […]