May 11th, 2010
Graduation
Standing in line to rent my cap and gown for graduation, a business major told me how unmoved he was by the upcoming ceremony. I can in no way agree with the man. It is true the ceremony itself seems a bit slipshod, there are no assigned seats for the graduating students, no rehearsals and my name [...]
May 11th, 2010
Chosen Ministries Church Utilizes Social Networking To Recruit Youth
Chosen Ministries, in North Hollywood, is a unique gathering place for people of all ages, races and socio-economic status. The church invites anyone to join them for their services throughout the week, especially their Sunday celebrations. Chosen is one of the few bilingual churches in the San Fernando Valley and caters to both English and [...]
May 7th, 2010
Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s day is a holiday that gets more expensive as time goes on, and more mothers enter your life, and can be difficult to shop for. Everybody starts with one, their biological mother, and eventually, after finding that one true love of your life and marrying him or her, you inherit another, the mother-in-law. And finally, [...]
May 6th, 2010
Why chase a love that isn’t chasing you?
Why do people insist on chasing someone who does not want to be caught? I’ve done it, and I’m sure we all have at one point in our lives–or know of someone who has. Why people, why? I will admit, there is something extremely seductive about a man who–after I call him and he does [...]
May 6th, 2010
Stop being a doormat
With today’s world surrounding social networking sites, it comes as no surprise when I see personal status updates on friends’ pages. You know the familiar updates of a boyfriend caught cheating; girlfriends who are too clingy; and the infamous breakup status. Today I was on a friend’s Facebook page (and no I’m no stalker, I [...]
Apr 21st, 2010
Interview or Sales Pitch?
How to tell when your job interview is really a sales pitch, in 12 steps: 1- Without asking for a copy of your resume, a company representative schedules an interview. 2- The business’ lobby is decorated with self-empowerment posters reminding you that success is purely in your hands. 3- A girl arrives for her interview dressed in a t-shirt and jeans [...]
Apr 11th, 2010
Coldwater Canyon Park: Natural Forest Within The City
Tucked away in the hills between Beverly Hills and Studio City you will find a park that is the model for a sustainable and healthy earth. Tree People built this park, also known as the Coldwater Canyon Park, to educate visitors on the importance of caring for the environment. The park, which opened in 2008, [...]
Apr 7th, 2010
Michael Jackson still inspires Human Nature
It’s been almost a year since the “King of pop” died in his Los Angeles home. I recall watching the televised Michael Jackson Memorial weeks later. It left me inspired.
Apr 7th, 2010
A twist on a Comedy Sitcom
A cast composed of comedic actors is currently performing “Saved by The Parody,” a spin off of the hit TV show “Saved By the Bell,” at The Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. With a running time of about one hour, the play follows the teenaged students at Bayside High School through a series of funny [...]
Apr 7th, 2010
Get passionate, find your S-E-X!
Put a bunch of consenting adults in a room full of sex toys, lubes, fun and games and you’ve got a party. A Passion Party. Sex education 101, you remember that class from middle or high school right? It was taught by Mrs. Pearl, the oldest teacher in the entire school and the class was [...]
Mar 24th, 2010
Ride On: Therapy On Horseback
Ride On: Therapy On Horseback Ride On is an organization that is located in the quiet community of Chatsworth, CA, just miles away from California State University Northridge in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. The organization was founded in 1994 and has since grown to include a new location in Chatsworth and one in [...]
Mar 24th, 2010
Having it your way, every day
It’s early in the morning and you have just literally rolled out of bed and the only thing that really gets you up is a fresh cup of coffee. Getting a cup on the run is a treat but you could save money and an extra stop if you make it yourself. Don’t underestimate the great [...]
