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Enter To Win A Group Paddle Board Lesson & Two T-Shirts ($185 Value)
By OCinSite Goes Social | May 22, 2013 4:12 PM | Comments (1)
Enter To Win A Group Paddle Board Lesson & Two T-Shirts ($185 Value)
Lori Kahn: Planting Seeds of Awareness
By Lori Kahn | May 10, 2013 10:17 AM | Comments (3)
We can look to nature to remind us that everything is impermanent, constantly unfolding, and we can be surprised by everything if we practice keeping our eyes and ears open and really paying attention to the moment we are in. This is the heart of meditation, an eternal springing open of the awareness.
OC BookBlog: “The Interestings ” by Meg Wolitzer
By Randy Kraft | May 03, 2013 10:49 AM | Comments (3)
Wolitzer's latest novel “The Interestings” looks at the hope and promise of adolescents singled out as particularly talented or gifted, over forty years of the lives of six who come together at a summer camp for creative kids and whose lives remain intertwined forever.
The Real Housedogs of Orange County: Grim Shelter Stats Reported for 2012
By Micaela Myers | | Comments (0)
This week, we share a story from The Pet Rescue Center’s blog. Jan Henry, the director of development for The Pet Rescue Center, writes about the grim reality of our local shelter situation and what can be done to turn things around.
OC BookBlog: “The Woman Upstairs” by Claire Messud
By Randy Kraft | April 30, 2013 8:00 AM | Comments (5)
Claire Messud has been writing elegant fiction from the first, but I think this is her very best. Wow.
Lori Kahn: Konsidering Karma
By Lori Kahn | April 05, 2013 12:07 PM | Comments (0)
...At the most minute level we can see that by focusing our attention on negative thoughts about others or ourselves we are creating a sort of karmic response.
OC BookBlog: “Schroder” by Amite Gaige
By Randy Kraft | | Comments (0)
I was captured from page one by this lovely narrative. Not only an homage to fatherhood, but an excellent rendering of the long-term effects of childhood trauma. ...
Chef Azmin Ghahreman: Pantry Essentials
By Azmin Ghahreman | | Comments (0)
For some, making homemade meals seems daunting. Deciding what to cook, pleasing younger palates and making healthy food choices, all while finding a recipe that isn’t too time intensive but still has great flavor can be overwhelming. With the right pantry essentials, cooking from scratch is easier than you think.
OC BookBlog: “Mary Coin” by Marisa Silver
By Randy Kraft | March 19, 2013 12:29 PM | Comments (0)
Few of us do not know the iconic photograph “Migrant Mother’ but few of us know the story behind the photo. ...
The Real Housedogs of Orange County: Helping Animals, No Matter What Your Age
By Micaela Myers | March 15, 2013 10:09 AM | Comments (0)
Animal rescue is life changing and is such a great experience. If you are looking for a great rescue to devote your time to, I would recommend volunteering at The Pet Rescue Center ...
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