The Korean diaspora has a complex relationship with the word “gyopo.” In the most literal sense, it refers to Koreans living in another country as immigrants. David Kang, former USC …
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How to turn fallen leaves into valuable soil conditioner this fall
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it …
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Inside Joshua Tree’s exclusive sexual wellness retreat: ‘I’ve seen women changing’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis is what arousal looks like. About 20 women are lying blindfolded on yoga mats in an airy structure in the Joshua Tree desert. Some are partially dressed in loungewear …
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What to do with teens in L.A.: Cool shops, restaurants and activities
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe live in Pasadena with our two teen boys, 14 and 17. We moved from the East Coast four years ago and are still getting to know all the interesting …
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A historic Midcentury Modern home by Raphael Soriano is reborn
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEvery so often, Linda Brettler walks down the long walkway to her Raphael Soriano-designed home, turns the corner to the front door, and thinks, “I can’t believe I get to …
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Now in their 40s, Valerie Vonprisk, Linda Vargas and Jose “Hoza” Rodriguez never could have imagined life would turn out so perfectly. It’s a typical Thursday night at Valerie and …
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L.A. restaurants to order Thanksgiving takeout from this year
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor Los Angeles, it’s been a year of triumphs, trials and everything in between. From devastating wildfires to ICE raids that shook our immigrant communities, the city has weathered plenty. …
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Post-breakup, a doctor and his cats settle into a stunning rental
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJeffrey Hamilton came to live in an empty condominium, as many do, after a painful breakup. “It was a stressful time even though it was an amicable breakup,” says the …
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Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here’s why and how
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it? Experts say reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid …
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A look inside the new Dior store in Beverly Hills designed by Peter Marino
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDespite working as a digital fashion editor for over 15 years, I have a confession: I’m an in-person shopper. It sounds extremely hypocritical because I write a Substack devoted to …