Linda LaRoche

Two Magnificent Performers I constantly alternate between streaming services. I enjoy dramas, in particular period pieces, but find fewer and fewer of them, and so instead, I’ve turned to thrillers. I prefer the British over American: real acting and less violence, they don’t depict as much blood and guts because they rely on meaty scripts. As we approached autumn, I watched the drama Outrageous based on the novel, The Medford Girls, which I read over 10 years ago. But six ep

Mehta in former years I’ve always admired how some people keep going.  They don't let ageism or whatever everyone else is doing slow them down. Take the conductor Zubin Mehta, for example. He's 89 and still challenging himself! Since he became the LA Phil’s conductor emeritus, he’s been bringing these huge, late-Romantic works to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Last week, he tackled Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8. It took a little while to gel, but he delivered a performance I

Delineate between Feminine and Masculine Principles I was recently at a film festival waiting inside the theater when, a few seats away from me, I saw a couple about my age who I sensed were on a date.  I heard the man say, “I’ll stay here, you go get the popcorn.” I noticed he did not hand the woman any money, a card, or his wallet, but stayed in his seat.  I thought, how can she tolerate him? He thinks she’s his mother.  I would have walked out and left him there.   Who can

I'm having a birthday in a few days and I can't help but think of the people who have exited my life over the course of the last two years. Birthdays always remind me of my mother, who was my daughter in a past life. I once shared that with her, and although she didn't understand or speak of such things, she acknowledged this part of me and said she felt it too I haven’t written much about my beliefs on life and death, purpose and mission. It's a big part, actually it's the

Choosing a destination felt nearly impossible—each possibility called to me with irresistible promise. The hills and ancient mysteries of...

I've come to notice that when I'm feeling more centered, my thoughts about clothing fade into the background.   In summer, I truly enjoy...

Have you noticed how AI is spreading like wildfire? Almost every industry has implemented AI chatbots into their customer-facing...

Dreamtime After exploring Lyra ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyra ) and gaining a deeper understanding of life on the...

This site has been visited professionally, and because of those visits, I feel compelled to publish something. I won’t delve into my...

Why do some people shy away from conflict? Their tendency to be overly agreeable allows others to walk all over them, leading to pent-up...

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for all the private condolences I received for my beloved baby girl, Coco. It’s been a...

Coco Fleur Mama's Little Girl Feb, 2, 2010- Oct. 2, 2024 She came into my life, being what I needed, giving much MORE than I ever...

Be it sprawl, its boring architecture, constant light, or scorching climate, L.A. plays a lead role in hosting experimental spaces beyond...

I don’t watch the news every day.  It’s too toxic for my taste. And in my opinion, anyone who does risks being cynical and stuck in their...

L.A., City Hall, Across the Street Dorothy Chandler Pavilion I recently saw Clue at the Ahmanson Theater and laughed at its crazy speed,...

We are currently in Mercury Retrograde. I take an interest; in having this configuration in my natal chart, so what does it mean?  ...

I don’t often post on news events but when I read about a 56 year-old-man who emailed about the D.A.’s color of her panties, I felt I...

I can still remember that Saturday 25 years ago as I was getting ready to see an Art film and how I felt when I got into the car and got...

All of us go through life changes.  Here is a list of things I now implement that I wish I had known and practiced years ago. Don’t seek...

I’ve been reflecting lately on how much stuff I own. From my experience, I know things don’t define me and that all of us can make do...