Was That an Earthquake?
Guest column
11:42 Tuesday morning and the earth did shake. We live on a steep hillside with the land called hard pan. It is a centuries old mudflow packed with rocks, hated by our underground utility workers. These old mudflows seldom move unless a quake epicenter is nearby and relatively strong. Full Story
Village Matters
Unneeded Disimprovements
"Look at that rosemary!" I pointed out to an unimpressed audience of two, showing them how the rosemary was draping itself over the edge of a very large pot. Cascading artistically over the rim, it could have served as the model for a Frank Lloyd Wright rendering. Full Story
Laguna Observed
One Cup Too Many
There is an epidemic of attention deficit disorder diagnoses. Have you noticed? I got one. My law-student daughter diagnosed me, over the phone one day last January. I'll never forget it. Full Story
Deconstruction
Harnessing Cool Ocean Breezes
One of the many joys of living in Laguna is the ocean breeze. Coming from the hot and humid city of New Orleans, I am always amazed at being able to open the windows and doors feel a crisp, cool air flow into the house. I vividly remember running in and out of my house as a child with my friends and having my mom yell after us, "Close the door! The air is on! Full Story
Unleash the Power of Your Intuition
Taking On The Challenge
I could never tell if it was Opportunity or the Wolf knocking. Anne Ellis - The life of an Ordinary Woman (1929) I came across a humorous piece of writing years ago that made me laugh out loud. The author was talking about his desire to jump on the bandwagon of personal development and take on the task of revitalizing and transforming his life. Full Story
Star Talk!
August 15th- 21st, 2008
LAUREN MEGGISON, MFA, Ph.D., is a professional astrologer who maintains a private practice in Laguna Beach, California, where she advises an international clientele. Full Story
Weather Or Not
Beach Etiquette for Groms
Let's get to the business at hand - but, first, let's touch on environmental issues, specifically regarding trash on the beach. By almost daily ritual, McWeather grabs a big ol' trash bag and scans the beach for trash - from, say, north Main Beach to Brooks Street. From north Main to Thalia, the take is only a few items - coffee cups, straws, napkins, etc. Full Story
Financial Information
Four picks for an uncertain market
The stock market continues its efforts to mount a sustained rally. Last week's 300-point spurt in the Dow made nice headlines but lacked total conviction. The domestic economy, particularly housing, remains stagnant while the global economy has slowed on concerns about U.S. demand. Full Story
Tide Tables for August 16 - 22, 2008
United States, California, Los Angeles, Newport Bay Entrance, Corona del Mar
N 33 Full Story
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