Hot Flash: Bushwacked
It’s summer. Bathing suit weather. I’m all set to get my safely conservative, bikini line wax. I went to a new place in Santa Monica, on 2nd Street, that uses a honey-based wax. It’s […]
Hot Flash: Pre-Diabetes – A Life Sentence?
Last week I went to my doctor for a routine check-up. After a thorough check-up, including stress tests, an MRI, blood tests and more (including peeing in that cup). The results showed that it […]
Hot Flash! My Last Official Birthday
In two weeks, I’m going to have my last official birthday. I will be 59. Shhh, don’t tell. I certainly don’t act like 59, and most people guess my age to be 49. I have […]
Hot Flash: Pickin’ Up Good Vibrations
I have new favorite vibrator. It’s not what you think! It’s a cool way to help lose weight, become more flexible and heal injuries quicker. It’s called the Power Plate. The Power Plate is a […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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