Archive for May, 2013
Warning: growing your own food can be good for your health
When I set out to interview Two Dog Organic Nursery owner Jo Anne Trigo four years ago, little did I know that her obsession would become my own. Saddened by a string of deaths in her family, the self-described “farm girl at heart” longed to grow vegetables at the Miracle Mile home she shares with […]
Women share challenges, joys of motherhood
It’s hard to believe that my oldest daughter will turn 10 this June. Not only does this mark a special milestone for her—reaching double digits—it represents a milestone for me as well: 10 years as a mother! At times I feel fairly confident in my parenting skills but in certain moments I feel clueless about […]
Parking enforcement officers are here to help. Really.
A member of one of the most despised groups ever, Parking Enforcement and Traffic Control officer Charles Harrell says he doesn’t take it personally. In fact, he says, he’s made a lot of friends in Squad Area 4—which includes Larchmont Village. At Peet’s Coffee, Harrell is greeted by smiles and waves. “Has anyone forgotten to […]
Community effort results in first median on Larchmont Boulevard
Architect and Windsor Square resident Douglas Meyer recounts the history of Larchmont’s first median, between First and Third streets. The Larchmont median is and was a community project. The median was envisioned by Windsor Square resident Linda McKnight and myself, endorsed by the Windsor Square Association (WSA), and came to fruition with countless hours of […]
Firefighters to flip pancakes, lead tours on May 11
A pancake breakfast, a yard sale featuring fire memorabilia and demonstrations with firefighting apparatus will highlight “Fire Service Recognition Day” on Sat., May 11. Firemen will cook a breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausages at the Old Fire Station 27 Museum and Memorial, 1355 Cahuenga Blvd., from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $5 for […]
Avantis, Rat Pack’s Dual Ghia to star at Gilmore Auto Show at Farmers Market
Several Avantis, built in 1962 and 1963, will star at the 19th annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show Sat., June 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax. The theme of the show, sponsored by Gilmore Heritage, is “Avanti: Fast Forward 50 Years!” Among the 100 classic American cars and […]
