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At the start of each month, I feature highlights from the LA cultural landscape as filtered through my lens: museums, books and movies, adventures, and…
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Season's Greetings and Gratitude
The world is breaking our collective hearts, seemingly every day. Call your friends and hug your loved ones. I'm grateful for your support and wish you…
Dec 17, 2025
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MONUMENTS at The Brick and MOCA
A must-visit exhibit, spread across two museums, was the occasion of Reason to Gather's first group outing for paying subscribers. Here's how it went…
Dec 12, 2025
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3 Hours on Larchmont Boulevard
Jan 19, 2024
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A Didion-Inspired Day in Malibu
Aug 11, 2023
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The Ephemeral Delights of Luna Luna's Forgotten Fantasy
Jan 10, 2024
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Overnight in Ojai
Jan 26, 2024
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After the Rain: A Secret Stairs Walk
Feb 8, 2024
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Girls Getaway: Sedona
Mar 8, 2024
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Your DECEMBER Radar Screen
At the start of each month, I feature highlights from the LA cultural landscape as filtered through my lens: museums, books and movies, adventures, and…
Dec 2, 2025
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Thanksgiving Thoughts
While stuck in a hotel in Vietnam during historic flooding, I learned about a renowned Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. May his words about being…
Nov 26, 2025
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Handmade, Please!
In a world made smaller by the internet, the touch of an artist's hand is more valuable than ever. Here's hoping you'll be inspired by the remarkable…
Nov 14, 2025
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Your NOVEMBER Radar Screen
At the start of each month, I feature highlights from the LA cultural landscape as filtered through my lens: museums, books and movies, adventures, and…
Oct 31, 2025
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Subscriber Offer: MONUMENTS Tour
Join me for RTG’s first subscriber adventure -- a curated group tour of the new MONUMENTS exhibit, which is spread between two gallery spaces, and…
Oct 22, 2025
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Montecito Day Trip: Casa del Herrero
Two friends and I went to Montecito and back for the day, which is totally doable (and highly enjoyable), especially if you know exactly how to spend…
Oct 16, 2025
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Meet Me on Sawtelle🍦
Sawtelle Japantown has an ever-changing assortment of noodle and sushi spots, excellent dessert options, and cool dry goods. It's a fun place to explore…
Oct 9, 2025
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