It's Not a Hobby; It's a Miracle Unfolding
This economic situation has been a revelation. We've learned we can't take prosperity and growth for granted. But for those of us who have seen growth as a mixed blessing all along, the economic downturn has been a reprieve. Once I overheard someone commenting about us community activists. "Fighting development is their hobby. It's how they spend their spare time. Full Story
Mixing Passion and Profit
As the owner of yet another small Laguna business closing its doors, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to reflect on this moment in time, for Laguna, for small business, and for our culture as a whole. Full Story
STAR TALK!
ARIES (March 21-April 20): Clarity counts, Aries! Business decisions are back on track starting September 29th as Mercury "goes direct." New options appear on the 27th as the Moon & North Node align. Intellect is strong as Mercury aligns with Mars, the ruler of your sign. In all communications, take the lead! Full Story
Wisdom's Secrets
There is a vast difference between knowledge and wisdom. Wisdom is a deeper way of knowing. Wisdom is the art of living in rhythm with your soul's urgings, your life's callings, and the unknown. The challenge that each of us face is to balance our wants with our possessions, and our ambitions with our capabilities. Full Story
A Beach of Blessings
There's so much to do in Laguna Beach. I mean besides getting up every morning, walking out to your deck, staring at your view and heaving a sigh of relief for having alit in a bona fide Garden of Eden. Full Story
Desert Trek Recaptures a Nearly Bygone Era
This year we anticipated the new school year with a last summer fling and went out to the desert for a few days. We were taking advantage of unbelievably low rates that most of the luxury resorts offer to travelers brave enough to experience 110 degree heat. But it's a dry heat and the only item on our agenda was the pool. Full Story
Surf Gets F
Summer '09 is in the history books. Average high temp from June 21- Sept. 21, 80.3°; while the normal high for this period is 78.7°. Deviation: +1.6°. Hottest day: Aug 27 at 93°. The average low temp during the same three months, 65.6°, while the normal low temp for this period is 65.2°. Deviation: +0.4°. Coolest night: July 2 at 54°. Full Story
Financial Information
Seven straight months of stock market advances do not seem to have restored much faith by the investing public in stocks. This is understandable after a market plunge of 53% from October a year ago until March of this year. Even with the strong rally of the last six months, stocks are still down 32% from their peak. Full Story
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