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Grab a Good Read
This month, El Segundo Public Library Assistant Roz Templin reviews Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots. By Roz Templin It’s not often that I...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Feb 1, 20213 min read


El Segundo Creates With Adriana
Meet the artist, art instructor, and parent of two behind the local Create With Adriana events. By Adriana Ochoa El Segundo resident...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jan 4, 20214 min read


Journey's Journey
El Segundo’s most beloved rescue dog has become a celebrity in his own right, and a bright spot in an otherwise challenging year. By...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Dec 2, 20204 min read


3 Ways To Improve Your Productivity
Never underestimate the value of rest and a great morning routine! By Heike Fallon Do you feel that the past seven months have been...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Nov 4, 20202 min read


New at ESMoA: Experience 47: Freestate
Freestate is an exhibit rich in concept, research, and visual direction that asks, “What if?” By Maureen Kingsley "There’s something...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Nov 3, 20203 min read


SolidARiTy Art Auction Benefits Social-Justice Organizations
Organized by South Bay residents Janne Kouri and Chad Drew, with support from South Bay Artist Collective’s Wendy Stillman and Rafael...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Oct 15, 20202 min read


Take a Deep Breath
Harness the power and health benefits of diaphragmatic breathing. By Heike Fallon "Take a deep breath.” We have heard this phrase before,...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Back to School: 3 Screen Solutions for Your Kids' Health
Our kids’ screen time is likely to increase exponentially this school year. Here’s how to mitigate some of the effects. By Heike Fallon...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Sep 8, 20203 min read


Breaking Ground
The YouTube series “Gundo Groundbreakers,” created and produced by ESHS student Samera Eusufzai and ESHS alumnus Lily Goldman, provides...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Sep 8, 20203 min read


Get To Know El Segundo for Black Lives
The group’s volunteers are your neighbors, fellow parents, and local ESHS students. By Maureen Kingsley There is no one in this group who...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Aug 5, 20207 min read


Experiencing Art, Part 2: How Art Affects the Brain
This second essay in a two-part series examines art’s effect on the human brain, particularly the limbic system. By Heike Fallon In the...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 6, 20202 min read


Artists To Know
Familiarize yourself with some of the United States’ most distinguished and admired Black fine artists. By Marika Page For our July...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 6, 20204 min read


The Power of Books for Children
By Susan Peterson Books have the power to be windows and mirrors – reflecting and expanding on every child’s own experiences and adding...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 2, 20201 min read


COVID-19 Check-In: Avery Smith
The latest in this interview series features "Gundo weatherman" and father of three, Avery Smith. Interview by Elliott Wright Some...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 30, 20208 min read


COVID-19 Check-In: Jodie Davies, founder of Next Session
By Elliott Wright Observant readers may remember Jodie Davies from our August 2019 issue. That interview featured her business venture,...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 15, 20206 min read


Experiencing Art: Part 1
This first essay in a two-part series examines the human response to art from a brain-science point of view. By Heike Fallon Have you...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 9, 20203 min read


Tradition Meets Technology
Longtime El Segundo resident, artist, art instructor, and Arts & Culture Advisory Committee Chair Neal Von Flue speaks of his background,...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 9, 202010 min read


Chuck DeDeurwaerder Reflects on the Joys of Travel
For 20 years, the longtime El Segundo resident led fellow seniors on adventures across the country and around the world. By Maureen...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 9, 20203 min read


COVID-19 Check-In: Melissa McCollum, Director of El Segundo Public Library
Next in our series of COVID-19 Check-In interviews was with Melissa McCollum, the director of the El Segundo Public Library.

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 8, 20203 min read


Artist's Voice: Linear Consumerism
As minimalism as a lifestyle and consumer trend continues its ascent, artist and writer Natalie Strong gives its cousin, linear...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Mar 3, 20203 min read
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