I've been writing since I could hold a pencil and have had work published on such varied topics as wedding planning, career development, and celebrity homes. My favorite topic by far is the history of old Hollywood, particularly some of the lesser known pre-1960s
+ more bio informationEvery city across the U.S. has its share of annual art, music and cultural festivals. But if you want to take part in some of the weirder and wackier celebrations this country has to offer, you need to leave the city and head out to small town America. Here are five of the sillier town festivals out there: 1. The town of Bla... More..
Are you considering attending college in Los Angeles? Here's a breakdown of L.A.'s seven most well known colleges and universities. WARNING: If you have fantasies of living at the beach, only two of these schools are actually within walking distance of the ocean. Still, Los Angeles is a vibrant community, and the beach is ra... More..
No trip to Hollywood would be complete without a stroll down the Walk of Fame: Tinseltown's tribute to its past and present stars. But while you're scouting for names you know, like Harrison Ford, Chris Rock or Fred Rogers, you may just want to check out some of the older names immortalized here. Many carry stories far more ... More..
We've all done it: started off a brand new fitness program with the best of intentions, only to give up after a few weeks or a few months because we weren't getting results to match the effort we put in. It doesn't have to be that way. Here are 10 mistakes that can derail any workout program and how to avoid them. 1. Do exac... More..
Many of us would be hard pressed to remember when we first became aware of Don Cheadle. It seems as though he's been appearing in our favorite films and television shows forever. After graduating from the California Institute of the Arts in the early 1980s, he held recurring roles in such television programs as Fame, Hanging... More..
Most of us wouldn't dream of chewing with our mouths open at a family dinner or shouting in a library. But did you know that health clubs call for polite behavior as well? Here are ten common workout Do's and Don'ts. 1. DO bring your own workout towel and use it. There is nothing more disgusting than approaching a machine th... More..
Tightening the financial belt can be a painful but necessary process in times of economic hardship. Once you have identified all your recurring expenses, you need to make some hard decisions in order to separate the "needs" in your life from the "wants." Here are some questions to help you identify areas of your budget that ... More..
Summertime is barbecue season, and there's nothing Michael Jordan loves better than throwing a few steaks on the grill for his friends. And what goes better with steak than a glass of good red wine? So when the temperature starts to rise, Michael takes his friends out by the pool for a new twist on an old classic: a steak an... More..
I can only assume that whoever put up this topic originally isn't from L.A., because you'd be hard pressed to find somewhere in the city where singles AREN'T meeting and greeting. Coffee shops, gyms, bookstores, you name it - I've been hit on at my veterinarian's office in La-La land. But while the odds are good, the good ca... More..
Once upon a time, stress was the brain's way of forcing the body to react in dangerous situation: whether an impending animal attack or low food supplies. Today, common stressors include the death or illness of a loved one, job pressures, financial problems, and any kind of major life change, like moving or retirement. Some ... More..
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