I heard the ribbit of a Pacific chorus frog and couldn’t stop my feet as they veered me off the official trail and onto a foot path leading down to …
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This L.A. play wants you to feel the story viscerally — by keeping you blindfolded
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI am blindfolded and seated in a vintage armchair set in the center of a darkened, red-lit room with Gothic accents. An actor is performing nearby. I hear their voice, …
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L.A. artist turns colorful sand into whimsical art (and sunae kits)
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe artist who goes only by the mononym Naoshi is a master at spinning tiny grains of sand into something grand. She specializes in sunae, the Japanese art of making …
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We are more connected than ever before, with our high-speed internet, pinging smartphones and ever-updating apps and social media networks. (iPhone 17e, anyone?!) And yet, we are also lonelier than …
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Plus-size fashion chain Torrid to shutter a third of its stores
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPlus-size retail chain Torrid is shuttering nearly a third of its stores as it grapples with sliding sales. The City of Industry-based company closed 151 locations last year and an …
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15 Gen Z spots for shopping, eating and relaxing in Palm Springs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf you find yourself surrounded by towering palms, mod furniture, vintage-looking neon signs, a 26-foot Marilyn Monroe statue and a backdrop of bare desert mountains, chances are you’ve landed in …
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Demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, and not just for weight loss
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhether they’re using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say …
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Origami can help you celebrate self-love when feeling stuck
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEvery day I set aside time to transform sheets of paper into colorful origami hearts. My fingers fold the paper into a series of squares and triangles that are reliant …
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‘Bluey’ experience opens at Disneyland. Here’s what it’s like
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAnimated Australian sensation “Bluey” has arrived in Disneyland, and the titular anthropomorphic pastel-coated canine has come ready to play. And dance. And to race some “barky boats.” The Walt Disney …