Happy Home Day!

Just taking a moment of gratitude for
this lovely place we call home.
(Planet Earth, AND Los Angeles...)

I went for a hike this morning in Griffith Park.

The birds were singing,
(a hummingbird even came to say hello)
and I stopped to, yes,
HUG a tree.
(her name is Gretchen I've decided)

As I was walking to my car,
I heard another force of nature:
A LOUD New York woman.

"I don't understand Los Angeles. It's too hot, too busy,
and for the second largest city in the country, has no culture."

This of course got me thinking:

1) What IS the population density of our 'little' town?

2) What are the things that, to me, represent Los Angeles culture?

Answers:
Q1) 3,849,378 people, which does not include the areas of
Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica or West Hollywood,
(4 areas that are surely a significant part of our thriving metropolis.)

Q2)
Taco Stands


LACMA/Getty


Beach Living


Canyon Culture


Green Living


Rock and Roll


Flip flops/tank tops


Farmers Markets



* just to name a few...

I have to say, although I appreciate NYC, and its
8,274,527 CULTURED people,
I think I'll stay right here, thanks.

xx

Earth's up, Dude.

Sunday morning we took the dogs
to the Huntington Dog Beach.

Pippa had a remarkable time
chasing after Cricket (as HE chased the ball)
and jumping head-first into the waves.


Although the water was still FREEZING
(it IS only April, afterall)
it was nice to spend a morning on one of
California's most beautiful coastlines.


Huntington Beach is the birthplace of
of Southern California surf culture,
where it was introduced in the 1920s,
and still holds the title of 'Surf City USA.'

Born of this culture is the Surfrider Foundation,
a non-profit grassroots organization
dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of
our world’s oceans, waves and beaches.

On Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, the Aveda Institute Los Angeles will provide complimentary haircuts, makeup applications, express massages and polish changes to raise awareness around its
Earth Month activities, with
100% of the donations received donated to Surfrider Foundation.
*Call 310.209.2000 to schedule an appointment.

SO, I know what I'm doing this Earth Day
(cut and style payable to a good cause)

And maybe I'll have to throw a surfing lesson in there for good measure.

xx