Archive for March, 2019
Grit: five ways summer camps grow grit for kids
Resilience — or grit — has been highlighted in recent years as an important character trait necessary for a happy, successful life. Christine Carter, Ph.D., in her book, “Raising Happiness,” sums it up well: “Grit makes our kids productive and successful because it allows them to reach their long-term goals despite life’s setbacks.” How can […]
Women’s golf back for another round
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) returns to Los Angeles this month when some of the best players in women’s golf descend on the Wilshire Country Club (WCC). The second annual “Hugel-Air Premia LA Open” will be held April 24 to 28, and it will feature 144 players competing over 72 holes for a share […]
Real Estate Sales
Neighborhood Real Estate Sales for February Single Family Homes 157 S. Lucerne Blvd. 4211 W. 6th St. 322 N. Arden Blvd. 250 N. Beachwood Dr. 633 Lillian Way 336 N. Plymouth Blvd. $3,195,000 2,195,000 1,450,000 1,389,000 1,337,224 1,325,500 Condominiums 4661 Wilshire Blvd., #201 153 N. Sycamore Ave., #U 864 S. Wilton Pl., #6 421 S. […]
Four generations of camp memories in the Sierra and Adirondacks
“Away camp” provides very special experiences for youngsters. Harry Chandler, who lived on June Street, as did his mother (and his father lived for a while on Hudson) reminisced with me recently about four generations of his family experiencing camp, circa 1937, 1963 and 1990. His stories ring very true to me because I spent […]
Dogs out at CSC, Big Sunday touts 20th, NGA sets record
Who let the dogs out?! Well, at the California Science Center’s 21st annual Discovery Ball, over 700 guests found out. They were greeted by the LAPD K–9 Unit, demonstrating what they do best with protective equipment in place, and by the LAFD with the fearless dogs of the National Disaster Search Foundation. The cocktail hour […]
Larchmont Village Plaza parking lot refreshed
The easiest way to avoid a parking ticket on Larchmont Boulevard is to park in the City of Los Angeles underground parking structure. No meters to run out! Park all day and pay a reasonable $6 maximum fee when you exit. (And some merchants validate!) The driveway just south of the Rite Aid store leads […]
