When Cody Delistraty lost his mother in 2014, he was surprised by the various ways that he, his brother and his father dealt with their grief. The journalist and speechwriter …
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How much do weddings cost? Real couples share how much they spent
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPlanning a wedding is a highly personal experience, reflecting your tastes, values and vision as a couple. But one thing is universal: It’ll likely cost more than you think. In …
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I quit running and took up Pilates. Here’s how that turned out
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAbout a year and a half ago, it occurred to me that if I didn’t start working out again, I’d be sliding into a sloppy, flabby late middle age. I …
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Best Indonesian restaurants for delicious rendang in Los Angeles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGrowing up, the moment I caught the aroma of ground chiles, garlic, ginger, galangal and other spices sizzling in hot oil, I knew my mother was making rendang. Preparing this …
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Do adaptogens really work? Explaining the trendy drink ingredient
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLicorice root, reishi mushrooms and vitamin B-6 are often among the ingredients listed in various adaptogenic drinks. (Rebecca Peloquin / For The Times) It’s not enough for a drink just …
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They turned a fixer-upper cabin near Joshua Tree into an artsy escape
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn a sunny spring afternoon in the high desert, Adam Miller and Devon Oder prepared to welcome guests — friends, neighbors, artists and family members — to a reception for …
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L.A. artist Patty Chang makes visceral work about climate change and motherhood
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe L.A.-based artist Patty Chang. (June Kim / For The Times) When schools shut down in March 2020, artist Patty Chang decided that she needed an above-ground swimming pool. “That …
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What is the ‘shadow self’? A guide to the term coined by Carl Jung
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEarlier this year, a spiritual coach and reiki healer who goes by the name Zen Oasis posted a video to TikTok explaining the idea of “the shadow self” to her …
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Being at the Hollywood Bowl to see a show is a magical experience. Getting there? Not so much, thanks to streets that get so clogged with traffic that it sometimes …
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Collage featuring Mono Silver Zeug Cutlery Set. (Beth Hoeckel / For The Times) June is a feeling that floats at the forefront of every Angeleno’s mind at some point or …