Brainchild of Harvard biochemist Daniel Nocera, the “bionic leaf” is a small man-made solar collector that takes sunlight and water and turns it into any of a variety of
If you live in our fair city, you’ve seen Hollywood production crews on location sometimes around town. One recent morning, I’m sipping a triple espresso outside Sweet Lady
It’s no secret that Santa Monica has an exceptional hospitality industry. In fact, tourism is a way of life for many of us who call the city home – the
Gay Pride Month Is Here. Go Be Fabulous!
It’s the month of Rainbows, Glitter and Fabulousness. Across the globe people are celebrating Gay Liberation. I think it’s wonderful,
Week of June 3, 2019
LA METRO PUBLIC ART PROJECT – “TEARS OF SANTA MONICA”
For the week of June 3, artwork installation is slated to resume and run from Summer
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that many household cleaners contain toxic ingredients that can pollute my indoor environment. How do I avoid such chemicals and can you suggest any safer
I left off last week describing my shocking Memorial Day during the peace and love hippy era. Neither peacefully nor loving, I had just been punched in the stomach by
There’s no doubt that Dianne Wiest gives an amazing performance in Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days,” at the Mark Taper Forum. She told an LA Times reporter that she
SHOOTING IN THE DARK
I imagine most columnists feel that way sometimes. Who’s reading? Is anybody reading?! Are the people who can make a difference right away reading? Am
