The author as a disgruntled teen. (Taken from “Poppy State”© Copyright 2025 by Myriam Gurba, photographs by the author. Published by Timber Press, Portland, OR. Used by permission of the …
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In the $6.3-trillion world of wellness, catering to women is the lowest-hanging fruit on the tree. Yet women’s wellness is an area that’s historically been underfunded and underserved. In the …
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Soarin’ becomes Soarin’ Over America in Disney’s patriotic makeover
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Disneyland Resort will in 2026 be getting a little more patriotic. Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure will in 2026 be converted to Soarin’ Across America, a …
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Peanut allergies in children drop following advice to feed the allergen to babies, study finds
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAn estimated 40,000 children avoided peanut allergy diagnoses after the guidelines for when to first expose kids to the food allergen changed, according to new research. The dramatic drop in …
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A personal account of getting a massage at Surya Wellness Spa
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis story is part of Image’s October Abundance issue, reveling in indulgence, maximalism and the deliciously impractical. At the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica, an employee in a white polo …
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This story is part of Image’s October Abundance issue, reveling in indulgence, maximalism and the deliciously impractical. How do you balance giving a partner the grace and patience that you …
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The new dining spot to show out-of-town guests why we love L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA first taste of L.A.’s new Maydan Market. Plus, eating in this town for $50 or less, a cookbook of gravestone recipes, allegations of racial discrimination at a popular L.A. …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Clare Vivier
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt the highly anticipated Clare V. sample sale last month at Row DTLA, designer Clare Vivier exuded calm as she walked through the packed aisles, smiling and offering assistance while …
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From the cafe to Catch One: Day to night Amber J. Phillips, @amberabundance Day You’ll find Amber workshopping her stories at a cafe in Leimert Park, with a sheer, subtle …
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We finally married for love. I also did it for health insurance
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor decades, Carlos and I weren’t married. And I didn’t mind. I built comedy material out of it and used it at L.A. clubs such as the Ice House and …