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Parking Ticket!?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Karen

A couple weeks ago, I carefully parked early morning in Hermosa Beach. “You might want to adjust your car,” said a nearby woman. “They are fanatic about the red zone here.” “Thanks.” Hermosa Beach, oddly, paints little red stripes a … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus and Buddhism intersect

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Karen

The three of us were enjoying cornbread and soup for dinner. We kept a close eye on Chelsea—the poodle– so she couldn’t steal the cheese, again. “She’d never stolen food before,” said Margaret, “But….” “Well once she’s had Gruyere, dog … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday MB!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Karen

Most places have fireworks displays on the 4th of July. In Manhattan Beach we have them in December….kind of like people who have birthdays at Christmas, but celebrate in the summer. There are enough tourists around here in July and … Continue reading →

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Every Tuesday I hustle to the farmer’s market.

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Karen

I go for the freshest of the fresh: the eggs straight from the coop, corn just picked this morning, Thomspon seedless grapes like Grandpa Fred used to grow. And I go for the smiles. The fruit guy knows me, he … Continue reading →

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Police Blotter, Manhattan Beach

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Karen

One of the joys of living in a low crime area is, well, the lack of crime. My ex-husband once called the police because the neighborhood kids were riding gas- powered scooters up and down the street outside our window. … Continue reading →

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