My mom bought Wyatt a pair of cheap plastic walkie talkies from CVS this past Monday. It’s good to know that walkie talkies still have relevance in our digital, high tech, 4G world. Truth is, I don’t even understand the science behind how these simple communication devices work. I am still trying to figure out [...]
Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you’ve got one on the way, are celebrating for the first time, or you’re a veteran with grandkids, this Sunday is dedicated to you. Who else would pick a pair of socks up off the floor and instinctively sniff them? And how about the fact that we clean up [...]
Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you’ve got one on the way, are celebrating for the first time, or you’re a veteran with grandkids, this Sunday is dedicated to you. Who else would pick a pair of socks up off the floor and instinctively sniff them? And how about the fact that we clean up barf? A [...]
Sixty-four schools across the nation were honored by the U.S. Department of Education last week as Green Ribbon Schools, “for their exemplary efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, promote better health, and ensure effective environmental education, including civics and green career pathways.” Now, our schools can get a report card form the U.S. [...]
Doug Penikas. Remember, you heard the name here first. He will be making his debut at the Newport Beach Film Festival tonight (April 26) with his film “Blood Type: Unknown.” Caitlyn Landale, played by up and coming actress Jenna Kanell, reluctantly goes away to college to appease her smothering parents, but her real dream is [...]
When our phone call ended, I sat in silence for a moment. It’s not every day one talks to such a remarkable person. I tried to imagine the memories he shared: that day in the doctor’s office, and the day at theater camp. Or the time in high school in when he signed up for [...]
The Newport Beach Film Festival begins in just two weeks and with it, scores of independent movie premieres. I savor that silent buzz of anticipation in the dark just before the screen explodes to life, speakers vibrating with accompanying music. My skin is awash in goose bumps with the awareness that before me is the [...]
In Judaism, the cantor is an integral part of the clergy, performing many duties in the synagogue. While a cantor’s main job is to sing and chant prayers during the services, other responsibilities include leading a choir, teaching classes, counseling, and at times, performing weddings or funerals. In 1968, Sally J. Preisand was the first [...]
My phone rang and seeing it was Janey, curious why she would be calling as using cell phones at school is not allowed, I answered right away. “Hello?” “They shut us down” she whispered into the phone. “What?” “The administration said the Whoopee cushion wasn’t appropriate and made us take it down.” She had to [...]
The other day I was in Jo-Ann Fabrics. I purchased a spool of gold ribbon. I took my ribbon to the counter where fabric is measured and cut. The two employees behind the counter were both helping other customers. As they did, I eyed the orange-handled scissors, one pair in front of each employee, the [...]
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