Tag: Santa Monica

NEW YEARS – 2010 resolutions

As we enter a new era (a 21st century challenge), the picture It’s A Wonderful Life comes to me with some nostalgia. Memories of the great actor James Stewart includes his ability to make the average American be presented as a real human being (as opposed to the shallow “15 minutes of fame” pursued today),…




PETS – Lost Prevention and Training

Many of our clients have animal trainers and pet-care staff they hire for their beloved animal companions. In our wonderfully reclusive and animal friendly canyon where we live (both wild and tame), we’ve had to rescue lost animals to keep them from harm too often. Some of our neighbors are unconscionably neglectful, repeatedly losing their pets….




WATER – Home and Travel

According to Reuters – Canadian circus billionaire Guy Laliberte (dubbed the first clown in space) arrived in a Russian space craft at the International Space Station yesterday, for a 10-day trip on the space shuttel that cost him over $35 million. Laliberte is a former fire-breather and founder of the Montreal based Cirque du Soleil….




WATER FILTRATION

Myths of mermaids is one of our earliest about planetary mysteries of oceanic life. As artist Martin Waugh puts it: “Throughout history, water has calmed the soul, soothed the spirit and healed the wounded. Martin’s free-flowing photography evokes images from rolling, rhythmic oceans to drops of water falling upon a lake, taking one on a…




ECO BABY – HAPPY BABY

Tracy at our office is expecting her first child. We are all so excited!! She’s got me thinking babies and I found some great things. TIPS you can use, items to buy, and to inspire a unique nursery to be eco friendly. More then ever we need to be conscientious about what we put into…




LOCAVORE – Eat Locally

Eating within 100 miles of your city location is called being a LOCAVORE. Our best advice TIP for today is “go local” and become a locavore. The concept “think globally act locally” is a known political slogan. Buying food from your local farmers markets, community gardens, food co-ops, farmers markets or community supported agriculture is a…




NANNY- CHILDCARE- GOVERNESS

Eloise Nanny in the beloved stories of Eloise, reminds us how important that role is in support of Childcare Services. A Nanny, Nanny Childcare or Governess may live in or out like other Domestic Help Workers, but more then any other staffing requirement directly affect the entire Family. Nanny responsibilities and duties involve numerous things…