This story is part of Image’s August Adornment issue, which dives into loud, expressive and distinctive accessories. When I was 20 years old studying abroad in Paris, I had a …
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My missing wedding dress made me rethink love without marriage
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn June, while prepping for an egg-freezing procedure, I was hopped up like a chicken on hormones and I was crying about everything: I wanted babies immediately, my cat got …
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This story is part of Image’s August Adornment issue, which dives into loud, expressive and distinctive accessories. How we dress is all about projecting a story. Sometimes the projection is …
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Shaved ice might be the perfect summertime treat. Melt-on-your-tongue ice crystals and endless combinations of fruity syrups, condensed milk, red beans or even cereal flakes mean that you can customize …
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How L.A. hikers can protect themselves from mosquitoes this summer
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGiven the resilience and diversity of our local mosquito population and our warming climate, Los Angeles doesn’t really have an easily defined mosquito season. That was one of my biggest …
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Balcony solar in California: Will SB 868 legalize plug-in panels?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBattles over rooftop solar have been high-stakes and high-drama in California. Homeowners who install solar panels expect to see dramatically lower bills, but utilities have fought hard against that. As …
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The day I got bangs, I went to see “Ghost World” with my best friend, Emmy. For the first time since I started frequenting Vidiots, the theater was dominated by …
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What it was like to have a ‘slumber pawrty’ with 39 very cute cats
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGinger and white cat Fruitcake slept on top of my sleeping bag, with my legs tucked inside. Kitten Seer hopped onto my chest, stretching her little black fluffy limbs while …
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Couple adds ADU that complements their Midcentury Modern home in L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJoshua Leibner and Katherine Henninger consider themselves big fans of living below their means. “Josh will drive across town to use a Groupon,” says Henninger, a college English professor at …
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Disneyland’s 70th party is over. At D23, the park looks to the future
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDisneyland’s yearlong, nostalgia-filled 70th anniversary celebration has come to an end. Attention now turns to preserving the resort’s legacy for the next 70 years. We’re two years removed from the …