War Protest in Los Angeles
“A Strolin’ in the Rain” – Dorothy’s Place
It was cold. It was windy. There was light rain. It was a beautiful morning. I went a walkin’ in the rain. More accurately, it would be said that I went a strollin’ in the rain. The setting was my usual – the Arboretum. It was ever so peaceful. Not many human souls had ventured [...]
SPANISH CASTLE GETS MAKE OVER
Exterior & Interior Designers are Busy Preparing Showcase House 2008 By Candyce Columbus Inspired and commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. George Hanson of Illinois, who wanted a Spanish Castle in California, their historic La Cañada home was designed by architect Henry Harwood Hewitt. When he completed it in 1922, their palace was 8,500 square feet. [...]
Side Dishes – 3/27/2008
Green Beef? Going “green” takes many different forms, and levels, of commitment by consumers. For those seeking more healthful alternatives to hormone injected, artificially sustained cattle, consider buying beef that comes from grass-fed cattle. Along with pasture-fed practices promoting a more natural lifestyle for cattle, the practice is more environmentally friendly. Grass-fed cattle is produced [...]
Peaceful Warriors
Young war protestors, led by activists Ron Kovic and Mike Farrell, filled Los Angeles streets in protest of the ongoing war in Iraq. By Terry Miller Thousands of young protesters, including scores of students from Pasadena City College and area high schools attended the March 15 mass anti war march in Los Angeles where students [...]
Scott—No Easy Budget Remedy
By Charles Cooper Senator Jack Scott said he sees no easy solution to the budget crisis which is leading school districts across the state to send out thousands of notices of potential layoffs to teachers. Schools are being asked to absorb a 10 percent across the board cut to deal with an $8 billion deficit [...]
Caught In the Middle
When Your Doctor or Hospital Drops Your Health Insurance Company By John Barrett With front page articles in the Arcadia Weekly detailing the termination of the provider contract between Methodist Hospital in Arcadia and Blue Cross of California, a number of readers have asked me “What really happens if my doctor or the hospital near [...]
Market Update
Investing in Uncertain Times By Howard A. Huckins CFP, ChFC, CLU A financial environment clouded with economic uncertainty has sent the stock markets into a volatile pattern, resulting in a rocky start to 2008. It is important to remember that fluctuation in the markets is commonplace, including periods with wild swings like we’ve recently experienced. [...]
Arcadia Meals-on-Wheels
If you or someone you know is over 55 years old and has difficulty making meals at home, you may want to consider home delivered meals from the American Red Cross Arcadia Chapter’s Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers from the program visit neighborhoods throughout Arcadia each day to deliver a hot lunch and a cold [...]
Back to the Foothills – I Confess
I’ve been married to Benjie for a very long time. I think what has made our relationship such a success is mutual respect and honesty, and yet… I have found that sometimes a little white lie is easier than trying to explain. Some might call it fibbing, but I like to think of it as [...]
