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What’s Vintage Can Be New Again to You
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is the new mantra of eco-conscious consumers everywhere. Shopping in antique stores has always been a fun treasure hunt, now thrifting in second hand stores has become a mainstream hobby.
Why buy new when you can buy “gently used” and save money, and the planet at the same time?
The Saugus Swap Meet will soon be nothing more than a memory. So where can you shop now for bargains and interesting finds?
One of my favorite places to spend time browsing is the Country Antique Fair Mall off Soledad Canyon Road in Saugus.
It is like Disneyland for collectible and antique hunters. It is where I bought my daughter a beautiful vintage lamp a decade ago that she still uses on her night table.
Antiquing, Vintage
The Santa Clarita Valley has more antique, vintage shops than you may think. Vintage and antique furniture and other items are waiting for you to find them and give them loving new homes. Decorating with tasteful antiques is a popular and sophisticated home décor trend.
Country Antique Fair Mall
Antique store, collectibles
21546 Golden Triangle Rd., Santa Clarita 91350
Hours Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Phone (661) 254-1474 or visit on Facebook. Roosters Relics
Vintage, antiques, yard art
29757 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita 91390
Hours Thurs.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Info www.roostersrelics.biz
Heirloom Vintage
Antique store, vintage
24262 Walnut St Ste 2, Newhall 91321
Hours Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info (661) 481-0036 or Instagram @ heirloomvintageshoppe.
Thrifting
Thrift stores are great places to find furniture, clothes, small appliances, dishes, pots and pans, kitchen equipment, luggage and dozens of other great bargains that help keep useful items out of landfills. You can be surprised at the number of unused and new “in the box” items you can find in many thrift shops.
Hope of The Valley Thrift Store
19379 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita 91351
Hours Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Info hopethemission.org
Assistance League Resale
26045 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita 91350
Hours Tues., Fri. 1-4 p.m., Thurs. 1-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Info assistanceleaguesantaclarita.org
Whimbys
19371 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita 91350
Hours Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Tues., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Wed. noon-6 p.m.
Info www.whimbys.com
Nearby
My daughter and I often “hit the road” for a fun day seeking new vintage and thrift stores to explore. Here are some nearby options for Santa Clarita Valley residents who are looking for new shopping experiences.
Sherman Oaks Antique Mall
Antiques, vintage, collectibles, jewelry 14034 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks 91423
Hours Mon.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Info www.soantiquemall.com
Antelope Valley Swap Meet at Four Points
5550 Pearblossom Highway, Palmdale 93552
Hours Sun. 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info (661) 273-0456
San Fernando Swap Meet
585 Glenoaks Blvd., San Fernando 91340
Hours Tues. 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thurs. - Fri. 7 a.m.-
1 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Info www.sanfernandoswapmeet.com
Topanga Vintage Market
Pierce College’s Mason Avenue entrance Victory Blvd at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills 91306
Hours Fourth Sunday of the month, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Info topangavintagemarket.com.
Times Remembered
Antiques, vintage, collectibles
467 E Main St., Ventura 93001
Hours Mon., Wed.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tues. noon-5 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Info (805) 643-3137
Antique Adventures
Antiques, one-of-a-kind items, personally crafted items in a 10,000 square feet store with 80+ individual antique vendor collections.
6587 Ventura Blvd., Ventura 93003
Hours Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Info www.antiqueadventuresllc.com
The Vintage Peddler
Teacups, vintage linens, art, old books, vintage clothes, jewelry, books
1750 East Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley 93065
Hours Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Info thevintagepeddler.net
One Stop Vintage Shop
Vintage goods, upcycled vintage furniture
17537 Chatsworth St.,Granada Hills 91344
Hours Tues-Thurs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Info onestopvintageshop.net
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission Super Thrift
Thrift and discount store, two locations. 18344 Sherman Way, Reseda 91335 13422 Saticoy St., North Hollywood, CA 91605
Hours Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Info sfvrescuemission.org/thrift
If you’re to get out of the heat, one way is to go antiquing. The Country Antique Fair Mall on Golden Triangle is one option. PHOTOS BY TRISHA ANAS / THE SIGNAL
NEWS FEATURE
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer
The famed Michelin Guide and its “restaurant inspectors,” seem to have taken a shine to the Golden State, awarding California restaurants one new Green Star, three new Two Stars and seven new One Stars in 2024.
There are also 10 new Bib Gourmands, many of them in the L.A. area.
What
is a Michelin Star?
Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants throughout the world. The much-coveted accolade can be one, two or three stars. It’s like the hall of fame for restaurants.
The Michelin Guide began as a travel publication intended to encourage people to explore by car. The star system was first introduced in 1926, with a single star denoting “a very good restaurant.”
Today, to earn one Michelin star, a restaurant needs to be “a very good restaurant in this category.” For two stars, it needs to be “excellent cooking, worth a detour.” Three stars denotes “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.”
“Restaurant Inspectors” visit and review restaurants anonymously.
To diners who consider themselves connoisseurs of good food, serious “foodies” or “gourmands,” dining at a Michelin Star restaurant is among life’s highlights.
How to Earn a Star
A Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. The five universal rating criteria used by the inspectors are as follows.
• Quality of products
• Mastery of flavor and cooking techniques
• The personality of the chef represented in the dining experience
• Value for money
• Consistency between inspectors’ visits
The anonymous Michelin inspectors are all fulltime employees of the Michelin Guide. They are all former restaurant and hospitality professionals. Once several inspectors have eaten at a restaurant, they then discuss their experiences as a team in order to make a final decision.
New Two Stars and New Green Star Vespertine
Cuisine Contemporary
3599 Hayden Ave., Culver City 90232
Info vespertine.la
Chef Jordan Kahn’s Vespertine emerges from a
California’s Michelin Star Restaurants
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lengthy hiatus with a renewed creative vision.
The Green Star is an annual award which highlights restaurants with sustainable practices.
New Two Stars
Aubergine
Cuisine Contemporary
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel-by-the-Sea 93921
Info auberginecarmel.com
Chef Justin Cogley brings easygoing luxury and refinement that balances classic technique with a sleek, modern aesthetic. Highlights include: Rice roulade with Dungeness crab finished in a white dashi and butter sauce and the triple-seared dryaged ribeye brushed in wagyu XO.
Sons & Daughters
Cuisine Contemporary
708 Bush St., San Francisco 94108
Info www.sonsanddaughterssf.com
Chef Harrison Cheney’s cleanly minimalist new Nordic style is offered in an elegant tasting menu that deftly weaves together a variety of preserved fruits and vegetables, flawless seafood and aged meats. Highlights include: Cured California trout dressed with a chilled fish bone broth drizzled with herbed oil and applewood roasted quail.
New One Stars
Hilda and Jesse Cuisine American
701 Union Street, San Francisco 94133
Info www.hildaandjessesf.com
Offering what may well be the Bay Area’s most creative and ambitious take on brunch, co-owners
Kristina Compton and Rachel Sillcocks offer food that is often bold and brash, a total riot of flavors mixed with stellar ingredients.
Holbox
Cuisine Mexican
3655 S. Grand Ave. #C9, Los Angeles 90007
Info www.holboxla.com/#/
This beloved counter, located inside a food hall, the Mercado La Paloma, is a distinctively Angelino phenomenon. Chef Gilbert Cetina, who previously cooked with his father at neighboring stall Chichen Itza, draws from Mexican coastal cuisines.
Kiln
Cuisine Contemporary 149 Fell St., San Francisco 94102
Info www.kilnsf.com
Chef John Wesley and general manager Julianna Yang have combined their talents at Kiln, where the kitchen delivers artful creations. The tasting menu leans Nordic. Highlight: Squab breast lacquered with burnt honey and served with a truffled jus.
Meteora
Cuisine Creative 6703 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90038
Info meteora.la/
Chef Jordan Kahn offers primal live-fire cooking combined with a zero-waste philosophy. Highlights: Charred yam with a buttery sauce accented with smoked trout roe and grilled hazelnuts, raw scallops with a vivid macadamia nut leche de tigre, banana and crunchy kombu.
R|O-Rebel Omakase
Chef Jordan Kahn is a chef on the rise, according to the Michelin Guide. He is chef and owner of Meteora and he recently relaunched Vespertine, which just one two stars and a green star. He offers primal live-fire cooking combined with a zero-waste philosophy. PHOTOS COURTESY MICHELIN AND METEORA.
Chef Yoshitaka Mitsue and Chef Shingo have a hideaway nestled within Japan House at the Ovation Hollywood. Its called Uka. PHOTO COURTESY MICHELIN.
Cuisine Japanese
361 Forest Ave Ste 103, Laguna Beach 92651
Info rebel-omakase.com
Tucked away in a modest little shopping center, Chef Jordan Nakasone offers food rooted in tradition. Highlights: Standout sushi such as Japanese white salmon and shima aji, chawanmushi topped with firefly squid and shaved bottarga.
7 Adams
Cuisine Californian
1963 Sutter St., San Francisco 94115
Info www.7adamsrestaurant.com
Chefs Serena and David Fisher offer unfussy Californian simplicity, featuring thoughtful flavor combinations. Highlights: Caramelle pasta with a filling of sweet and nutty kabocha squash with buttery chanterelles, crisp-skinned black cod with sunchoke confit and shellfish broth.
Uka
Cuisine Japanese
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
Info ukarestaurant.com
Chef Yoshitaka Mitsue and Chef Shingo have a hideaway nestled within Japan House at the Ovation Hollywood. Fish is sourced from Japan and flown in twice weekly, then cured or aged in-house. It’s all part of the kaiseki dining experience.
2024 California Michelin Bib Gourmands
The 2024 Michelin Guide California offers 10 new Bib Gourmands. A Bib Gourmand, named after Bibendum, the friendly Michelin Man and the official company mascot, is not quite a star but a
rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.
Molti Amici
Cuisine Italian
330 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg 95448
Info www.moltiamici.com
The menu reflects the vibrant spirit of California.
Cedro Italian Restaurant
Cuisine Italian
2385 Michael Dr., Newbury Park 91320
Info www.cedrorestaurant.com
Each meal is a celebration of Italian culture and traditions.
Grá
Cuisine Pizza
1524 Pizarro St., LA 90026
Info xn--gr-nia.com
Organic sourdough pizza.
Little Fish
Cuisine American
1606 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90026
Info www.littlefishechopark.com
Liu’s Café
Cuisine Chinese
3915 1/2 W. 6th St., Koreatown, Los Angeles
90020
Info www.liuscafe.com
Chinese-American diner, bakery and cafe, inspired by food travels across Taiwan, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Mae Malai Thai House of Noodles
Cuisine Thai
5445 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90027
Mae Malai restaurant is operated by family members with recipes that have been passed down from generations.
Manohar’s Delhi Palace
Cuisine Indian, Features Punjabi style dishes
581 S. Azusa Way, La Puente 91744
Info www.mdelhipalace.com
Pollo a la Brasa
Cuisine Peruvian
764 S. Western Ave., Koreatown 90005
Family-owned and run for more than 30 years.
Quarter Sheets
Cuisine Pizza
1305 Portia St., Los Angeles 90026
Info www.quartersheetspizza.com
Dine-in and take-out pizzeria in Echo Park.
Lola Gaspar
Cuisine Mexican
211 W. Second St., Santa Ana 92701
Info www.lolagaspar.com
A cocktail bar and restaurant with a focus on Mexico’s vast culinary history.
One Star Holbox food counter is located inside a food hall, the Mercado La Paloma in downtown Los Angeles. It features coastal Mexican cuisine, like this elegant Uni dish. PHOTO COURTESY MICHELIN.
Salmon eggs are transformed at the Michelin One Star restaurant R|O-Rebel Omakase that can be found tucked away in a modest shopping center in Laguna Beach. PHOTO COURTESY MICHELIN.
Elevate Your Outdoor Retreat
As spring and summer approach, it’s time to consider how you’ll use your outdoor spaces this year. Your backyard, patio, front lawn and garden aren’t just for outdoor activities. They are natural living areas that you can use to cook, eat, entertain and relax.
Belgard wants to help you take your outdoor spaces to the next level. From eye-catching driveways to stunning patios and serene landscapes, the company offers an array of products to complement any home. Here are four hardscaping design ideas you can add to your home to extend your living spaces and maximize your time outdoors.
Pave the Way
Paved pathways are a practical and striking addition to front or back lawns. They guide guests through your outdoor spaces while adding visual interest and definition. Consider incorporating curves and bends in your pathways to create a sense of discovery and intrigue. You can also enhance paved pathways with landscape lighting that illuminates the way during evenings for added safety and ambiance.
In addition to a paved pathway, you can also consider a paver patio. Paver patios create a relaxing outdoor space that you can enjoy after a long day at work or use to entertain friends and family. Also, adding a paver patio to your home can potentially increase your home’s value.
Once you choose what you want to pave, you’ll need to decide on the materials you’ll use. Whether you prefer the modern appeal of concrete pavers or pavers that mimic the rustic look of natural stone, there are various options to suit your style and budget.
Choose a style like Papyrus pavers for an organic textural experience with a touch of modern
elegance. Need material with style and installation efficiency? Check out Basalt pavers for a flame-textured stone design engineered to maximize pallet layout. For homeowners seeking a more traditional aesthetic, choose Charlestone pavers reminiscent of early American streets and walkways for a distinctive look of weathered hand-cobbled stone.
Retaining and Freestanding Walls
Retaining walls are a multipurpose outdoor structure that serves functional and aesthetic landscaping needs. They can help prevent soil erosion, create terraced levels for planting, and define different zones within your yard.
Retaining walls can also double as seating areas or garden beds. Whether you’re a gardener or regularly host family gatherings, retaining walls can maximize your outdoor living areas for planting and entertaining while adding visual appeal to your environment.
Freestanding walls are most effective when the ground is flat and often used to divide landscapes into distinct areas to enhance the visual appeal of the yard.
Shelton Wall is a small freestanding wall that exudes old world charm with its rustic finish and earth tone blends. You can create intimate outdoor spaces with the privacy offered by this charming and durable wall, great for moderate height retaining walls to add terraces and more usable space in your landscape. Shelton Wall was also featured in Belgard’s recent project with Tan France to help
create his dream home in Salt Lake City.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Think of your backyard as an extension of your home and find ways to seamlessly incorporate indoor luxuries in outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a cozy patio, a spacious deck or a stylish pergola, these structures provide comfortable areas for relaxation and entertainment in nature.
Integrate features like built-in seating, fire pits or outdoor kitchens to enhance functionality and create a welcoming atmosphere that your friends and family can enjoy. Choose durable materials that can withstand the elements and require minimal maintenance. Doing so ensures you can enjoy your outdoor living areas for a long time.
Water Features
Create a visual focal point, add tranquility and mask noise pollution from nearby streets or neighbors with water features. From elegant fountains to serene ponds, water features create a vibrant and dynamic outdoor ecosystem.
Once you choose a water feature that suits your taste and space, find other elements to complement it. Rocks, plants and lighting enhance the natural beauty of your water feature, creating a harmonious balance with the surrounding landscape.
These are just four hardscape and design ideas you can easily add to your home this spring. To find all the products you need to build your outdoor oasis, visit Belgard.com. (BPT)
FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Secure Your Spot for the 29th Annual River Rally!
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager
The City of Santa Clarita is gearing up for our most environmentally friendly event: The River Rally and Environmental Expo. Every year, over a thousand dedicated residents come together to make a difference by cleaning up the Santa Clara Riverbed. This beloved annual tradition not only helps preserve our local environment but also serves as a wonderful platform for community connections and engagement.
Volunteer registration is now open for the 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo. Scheduled for Saturday, September 21, the event will take place at the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex, located at 23780 Auto Center Court. Participants will assist in cleaning trash and debris from the Santa Clara River and explore the Environmental Expo, which includes informative booths, discussions and interactive activities.
The River Rally presents a valuable opportunity for our residents to engage with the communi-
ty and contribute to the preservation of our riverbed’s health. The Santa Clara River faces significant challenges due to the influx of debris channeled through the surrounding storm drain system. As litter from streets washes into the riverbed, it impacts the river’s overall health. Past River Rally events have revealed some interesting items, from shopping carts and basketball hoops to the more common bottles and cans.
To participate in this year’s River Rally, all volunteers must pre-register. Volunteers are required to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen. Don’t forget to bring your hat to shield yourself from the sun, and a reusable water bottle is essential for staying hydrated throughout the day.
Get to the River Rally location using an eco-friendly option. Consider carpooling, walking, using public transit or cycling to the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex. Enjoy the scenic trails along the way and if you choose to cycle, take advantage of the free bike valet service provided by Incycle, which will ensure your bike is secure while you participate in the event.
Don’t forget to take a stroll through the En-
vironmental Expo while at the River Rally and discover how to protect our community. Explore nearly two dozen booths featuring insights from non-profits, community organizations and government agencies, offering valuable information on safeguarding our local watershed, pollution prevention and recycling. As you discover these educational resources, be sure to pick up exclusive River Rally hats and water bottles while supplies last. Families can also enjoy the arts and crafts station designed for kids, providing a fun, hands-on experience.
Learn more about the Santa Clara River, the River Rally and your role in maintaining a clean and green Santa Clarita by visiting GreenSantaClarita. com. For any questions regarding volunteer registration or general volunteering inquiries, please reach out to volunteers@santaclarita.gov. Your commitment is invaluable and we are excited to welcome you to the 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo!
Ken Striplin is the City Manager for the City of Santa Clarita and can be reached at kstriplin@santa clarita.gov
ENTERTAINMENT
‘Perfect Couple’ is the Perfect Length, Ending
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer
‘The Perfect Couple
1/2 (out of four)
A six-episode series streaming now on Netflix.
Just two of the things I loved about the glitzy and glossy and deliciously depraved Netflix series “The Perfect Couple”:
1. It runs for six episodes, and six episodes is just right. No padding, no time wasted on irrelevant subplots, no dragging things on to fill out a nine- or 10-part story.
2. When it ends, IT ENDS. The central mystery is solved and a myriad of storylines involving the scheming and borderline amoral characters are tied up. Everyone ends up pretty much where they should be, with the exception of the dead person, who was with the wrong people in the wrong place at the wrong
time, and truly deserved better.
Not that there’s anything inherently wrong with a streaming series that runs for an entire season only to leave us in the lurch and having to wait until a Season 2, as long as that cliffhanger is earned. It’s just that there’s something enormously satisfying about inhaling a gorgeously filmed, beautifully cast and darkly funny series that knows exactly when to wrap things up in a
shiny package.
If you’re jonesing for Season 3 of “The White Lotus” and you just can’t get enough of these high-end cable series about beautiful and privileged people who find themselves entangled in a sensational crime mystery, meet “The Perfect Couple.”
From “Big Little Lies” to “The Undoing” to “Little Fires Everywhere” to “Defending Jacob” and now “The Perfect Couple,” the surefire formula contains the same ingredients: You start with a bestselling novel from the 2010s, engage the services of a skilled and veteran showrunner such as David E. Kelley or Liz Tigelaar, stock the cast with an ensemble of talented and familiar stars, find a premium streaming home in a Netflix or an HBO or a Hulu, blend in first-rate production design and great location shots, and presto! Must-watch TV.
Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand and created by Jenna Lamia, with the brilliant, Oscar- and Emmy-winning filmmaker Susanne Bier providing stylish direction filled with expertly executed and smooth, fluid camerawork, “The Perfect Couple” features one of my favorite casts in any series this year.
merland, for her wedding to Benji Winbury (Billy Howle), a seemingly affable sort who is the middle son. Benji’s older brother, Thomas (Jack Reynor), is a Wall Street hustler with an acid tongue who is married to the social-climbing Abby (Dakota Fanning), who is about to give birth to their first child, while youngest son Will (Sam Nivola) is blissfully unaware of the many, MANY problems bubbling just beneath the surface of this family as he pursues a romance with Chloe Carter (Mia Isaac), the daughter of the local chief of police (Michael Beach).
That’s quite the roster of characters to keep track of, and we’re only about halfway through the various relatives, friends and associates who eventually come into play, but “The Perfect Couple” expertly juggles more than a half-dozen subplots, all of which are eventually connected to the central mystery. On the night before the wedding, a body turns up on the beach, and the Winbury family and their guests are plunged into a murder investigation that sounds like a plot from one of Greer’s novels.
scheme w th dead y consequences
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Top hitman Joe F ood is diagnosed w th a termina llness, he decides to take matters into his own hands - by tak ng a hit out on himse f
W I L L & H A R P E R E Sun: 10:10 1:00 4:00 7:00; Mon to Thu: 1:00 4:00 7:00
Wi l Ferrel finds out his c ose friend of 30 years s com ng out as a trans woman
B E E T L E J U I C E B E E T L E J U I C E C Sun: 10:30 1:30 4:30 7:30; Mon to Thu: 1:30 4:30 7:30
Beetle u ce s back After an unexpec ted fam ly tragedy three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter R ver
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Ever yth ng goes to he l for newly-pregnant Bel nda after her mother- n-law moves in
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The stor y of a former idealistic leader turned corrupt po itician who is cursed by his grandmother on her deathbed to only speak the truth
The magnificent Nicole Kidman does icy and intimidating as well as anyone, and she’s in prime form here as the regal Greer Garrison Winbury, who effortlessly can pull off “monster-in-law” before you’ve had your morning gourmet coffee. Greer has become one of the most famous and successful novelists in the world thanks to her series of “Dolly Hardaway” murder mystery books, with the characters of Dolly and her husband, Dash, said to be based on Greer’s long-running marriage to the dashing and wealthy ne’er-do-well Tag Winbury (Liev Schreiber), who’s quite charming when he’s not being a slimeball.
Set on the island of Nantucket over a Fourth of July weekend, the series kicks off with Eve Hewson’s Amelia Sacks arriving at the Winbury family’s historic seaside estate, Sum-
Donna Lynne Champlin is a deadpan scene-stealer as Detective Nikki Henry, who never bothers to hide her disdain for these rich folks who find lying as easy as shucking an oyster, while Meghann Fahy (who was so good in Season 2 of “The White Lotus”) delivers award-worthy supporting work as Amelia’s best friend, Merritt, who, like many a character here, has layers far more complex than what we initially see.
There are times when “The Perfect Couple” exercises poetic license — one potential suspect after another eschews the presence of a lawyer so we can get some juicy and revealing interrogation scenes — but we’re in pure escapist territory here, so we don’t mind. Even the opening titles, with the full cast performing a loosely choreographed dance number to the sounds of Meghan Trainor’s “Criminals,” is something to see. This is one of the best limited series of 2024.
PHOTO COURTESY IMDB
Grilled Beer Brats Are Perfect for the End of Summer
By Myo QuinnUpdated Delish.com
Looking forward to fall, but not ready to let go of summer just yet? This is the recipe for you. These beer brats are as at-home at a summery backyard BBQ as they are at a fall tailgate, camping trip, or Oktoberfest celebration so you can enjoy them practically yearround. I know I will be!
Best part? It takes almost zero cooking skills (you do have to know how to turn the grill on to get perfectly charred brats topped with flavor-packed caramelized onions and bell peppers. I like mine topped simply with a drizzle of grainy mustard, but feel free to get even more authentic and add sauerkraut.
You can use whatever beer you like to drink, though I do recommend skipping the IPAs (India Pale Ales). Many of those are brewed to be extra hoppy, which translates to bitterness when cooked down on the grill. Want the flavor, but not the beer? Try a dry cider, or a non-alcoholic beer or chicken broth if you’re trying to avoid the alcohol altogether.
Yields 6
Total Time 30 mins
Ingredients
6 bratwurst sausages
1 large onion
1 bell pepper
16 oz. beer
Hot dog buns
Whole-grain mustard
Sauerkraut or relish
Directions
Place a 12” cast-iron skillet on grill and heat to high. Meanwhile, grill brats until charred on both sides, about 6 minutes total.
Once skillet is hot, add onions, bell peppers, beer, and charred brats and cover skillet with lid. Cook undisturbed until onions and peppers are caramelized and beer is reduced, 20 minutes.
Serve brats in buns topped with onions, bell peppers, mustard, and sauerkraut or relish.
Brat Sour
By Brooke Caison Delish.com
Yields 1
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
This is the drink you need to bring a well-lived brat summer to a close. If you’ve been living under a rock and have no clue what a brat summer is — brat summer is all about embracing your inner glam-grunge chaos girly-goblin. Influenced by the lauded Charlie XCX album, Brat, the vibes are all about manic energy, last night’s glitter, and incorporating that signature shade of vibrant lime green however you can.
Enter the Brat Sour. Did I make this up specifically to celebrate the viral moment? Absolutely. The flavor is a cross between a Midori sour and a coconut spritz thanks to melon liqueur, coconut water, and a splash of lime juice. Sip this alongside a basket of hot and crispy French fries before a night out with the besties while it’s still warm enough to party on your favorite rooftop. This sour, sweet, and delightfully fizzy drink will make a late night roll into an early morning in the blink of a liner-smudged eye.
Ingredients
Ice
2 1/2 oz. Midori melon liqueur
1 oz. coconut water
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. vodka
3 oz. seltzer
Lime wheel, coconut shavings, honeydew melon balls (optional), and/or a maraschino cherry (optional), for serving
Directions
Fill a Collins glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine Midori, coconut water, lime juice, and vodka. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds.
Strain into prepared glass. Top off with seltzer. Garnish with lime wheel and coconut shavings. Top with melon balls and a cherry (if using).
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PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
QWas Keke Palmer ever a child actress? I know she had a music career when she was younger, but what about acting?
— B.Y.
AYes, Keke Palmer, who was born in 1993, started out with a very successful acting career by the time she was just 13 years old. She first had a role in the movie “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” before landing Tyler Perry projects like “Madea’s Family Reunion” and “House of Payne.” However, it was a starring role in the film “Akeelah and the Bee,” opposite Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne, that earned her the respect of critics.
She’s also gone the traditional child-actor route on Nickelodeon, with shows like “True Jackson, VP,” but she eventually graduated into a
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Actress Keke Palmer (“Hustlers” and “Nope”) © Depositphotos
successful movie career as an adult (“Hustlers” and “Nope”).
Q Is it true that “The Librarians” is returning as a series? Will Noah Wyle star in it again?
AVermilion Harvest
By Reenita M. Hora
“A stunning love story amidst one of the darkest moments in modern Indian history.”
In a politically tense Amritsar in 1919, an Anglo-Indian schoolteacher and a feisty Muslim student activist fall in love, but find that courting openly is easier said than done. Not only are they from different communities but his political activism comes at the cost of their romance.
Against the deadline of a ticking timebomb, the schoolteacher must find her lover to warn him about General Dyer’s impending attack on Jallianwallah Bagh. But will she succeed in getting to the venue on time? “Playtime at the Bagh” during Baisakhi is a metaphor for General Dyer’s game of bullets in Jallianwallah Bagh on April 13, 1919.
— J.C.
Noah Wyle’s best-known role outside of playing Dr. Carter on the massive hit “ER” is the role of Flynn Carsen in a series of movies and, subsequently, a TV series called “The Librarians.” In addition to Wyle, the
Love, hate, denial and betrayal are BookTrib’s Bites
series also starred Rebecca Romijn (“X-Men”) and Christian Kane (“Angel”), as well as beloved television veterans John Larroquette (“Night Court”), Bob Newhart (“Newhart”) and Jane Curtin (“Kate & Allie”). Their fans haven’t forgotten the franchise, so when it was announced last year that the CW network was reviving it in a new sequel series, they were thrilled. However, “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” which features a new, young cast (alas, minus Wyle), was originally picked up for the upcoming fall season with a premiere date of Oct. 24. But recently, a report came out that it will not be part of the CW’s fall schedule. Instead, according to “Deadline,” an eight-part reality series called “The Wranglers” that explores “the world of professional cowboys and cowgirls on a Montana dude ranch” will debut in its place. Heather Olander, head of unscripted programming for the CW Network, explained what inspired the show: “Fans love the drama of the bunkhouse on the scripted hit ‘Yellowstone,’ and now we’re bringing it to life in this series.”
wrapped inside a single love story capturing today’s hope with yesterday’s despair.
500 Ways to Eat Like a Local
By Jon Douglas
Hungry readers will delight in the intriguing stories behind the Philly cheesesteak, the Chicago-style hot dog, Nashville hot chicken and hundreds more of the best regional foods in the United States. Explore dishes that are only found in certain parts of the country or are connected to a particular place where they originated — including 16 different styles of pizza, 17 kinds of pie and 18 types of burgers.
Buy a copy for yourself (or a friend) if you’re fascinated by culinary history, planning a trip to an unfamiliar part of the U.S. or a fan of Roadfood. Includes more than 1,000 restaurant suggestions, and available in both paperback and ebook formats. Readers say: “A must for your next cross-country sojourn … thoughtful and well-researched … hugely detailed and entertainingly well-written.” A #1 Amazon bestseller!
May Day
By Jess Lourey
A waitress turned librarian just wants a new life. What she ends up with is a killer change of pace in a
As for “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” hopefully, it will find a spot on the network’s winter schedule in 2025. Fortunately, Wyle has a new project up his sleeve. He’s set to produce and star in a new medical drama series on Max titled “The Pitt,” which reunites him with “ER” showrunner John Wells.
Q I’m happy that “Good Morning Football” is back on weekday mornings, but why isn’t Jason McCourty back?
— K.E.
AThe NFL Network’s highly entertaining morning sports show “Good Morning Football” relocated from the Big Apple to Inglewood, California — home of the SoFi Stadium. Its four hosts had to make a choice whether to uproot their families to the West Coast, and all but Jason McCourty accepted the move. Meanwhile, McCourty and his twin brother, Devin, who is also a former NFL player, are part of the preseason broadcast team for the New England Patriots.
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funny, snappy, and suspenseful mystery by Edgar Award–nominated author Jess Lourey.
With a cheating boyfriend, a thankless career in waitressing, and her BA in English going to waste, Mira James jumps at the chance for a fresh start in rural Battle Lake, Minnesota. She lands a job as a librarian, another as an on-call reporter, and is swept off her feet by Jeff Wilson, a handsome archaeologist unearthing the town’s storied history. All is coming together — until she finds Jeff’s body between the library’s reference stacks. It seems Mira didn’t really know her new lover at all. But someone surely did.
Behind this quirky town’s polite exterior are decades-old grudges and murderous secrets best kept hidden. Now it’s Mira’s turn to start digging.
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A SECOND WIND
Tap into Natural Creativity
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer
We recently attended a gallery exhibit of my friend’s beautiful photographs. He’s 82. He is also a ceramicist who experiments with glazing and drying techniques. I am honored to have some of his pieces in my home.
His curiosity, playfulness, and willingness to try new ways of working is an inspiration to me. His creativity, at its essence, is not determined by the product he creates. It’s based on his process of openness, flexibility, and willingness to take a risk.
Human beings have always had an innate need to create. It’s part of our human hard-wiring We have an insatiable propensity to invent, innovate and problem-solve.
Evolutionarily, those who could find new ways to address life-threatening challenges were those who survived. Archaeologists have found cultural evidence of this kind of creative innovation and ingenuity estimated to be over 100,000 years old.
There are those who think that people are either creative or they’re not. But creativity is not a binary. The creative process is available to everyone. According to author Julia Cameron, “Creativity is the natural order of life. Life is energy — pure creative energy.”
Creativity is not limited to engaging in a hobby or fashioning a work of art. It’s about awakening a growth mindset that nurtures fresh ideas, self-expression and problem-solving strategies.
Art therapist Girija Kaimal explains that ordinary everyday activities can provide opportunities to tap into one’s natural creativity and imagination. “Whipping up a meal from leftovers, figuring out an alternate route to work, dancing a little jig in response to hearing a song or tending a garden.” We all
have the ability to express ourselves and come up with alternate ways of looking at things.
Not surprisingly, creativity is good for mental and physical health, even boosting the immune system. Psychologist Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., says that studies show “making art…may be as important to your health as balanced nutrition, regular exercise, or meditation.”
According to Laurel Healy, LCSW, “When we focus on something that is challenging and fun, we make new neuropathways, increasing connectivity in the brain. Increased connectivity, especially in the left prefrontal cortex of the brain, makes us more emotionally resilient. The release of dopamine brings an enhanced sense of well-being and improved motivation.”
Research in the last decade supports these assertions. Creative self-expression and exposure to the arts have wide-ranging effects on not only cognitive and psychosocial health, but also physical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and various forms of dementia. Specifically, one study conducted by the Mayo Clinic proposed that people who engage in various kinds of artistic activities in middle and old age may delay cognitive decline in very old age. These findings suggest that it is possible to build a “cognitive reserve” through engaging in novel, creative experiences that have a protective effect on the brain.
Creativity leads to lifelong learning and is essential for personal growth and well-being. To explore, to reflect, to experience life with openness and imagination, even in simple ways, is an affirmation of life.
Mary Petersen is a retired COC English instructor, 30-year SCV resident, and two-time breast cancer survivor. She welcomes your comments at asecondwind.signal@ gmail.com.
Add Color To Your Garden With Affordable Impatiens
As the leaves change color in the crisp autumn air, let the season inspire you to add vibrant hues to your garden. Creating a colorful fall garden is easy and budget-friendly with impatiens. These vivid, cheerful blooms illuminate even the shadiest garden beds or patios, adding a burst of living color to your outdoor spaces.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, choose top-performing varieties like Beacon® Impatiens from PanAmerican Seed. Available in eight colors and eight mixes, you can fill baskets, window boxes and shade landscapes with confidence. Follow the expert tips below to help your garden thrive this fall by incorporating impatiens.
ability to grow up to 18 inches tall and spread 14 inches wide, they cover a lot of ground with minimal effort and expense.
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Choosing budget-friendly impatiens isn’t the only way to save on gardening. Use unexpected objects like upcycled containers to add a unique look to your garden without the added cost for flowerpots.
Fill your spaces with nonstop color
As the last days of summer slowly fade away, brighten up a shady porch with tons of color by planting seasonal orange-colored impatiens and other shade-loving plants. Impatiens Beacon® Orange, for example, offer a bright hue with green foliage for your fall garden décor. They look beautiful planted in rustic, decorative flower pots or barrels.
If you’re looking forward to a fullshade garden of bright, beautiful blooms, you’ll want to pair vibrant pinks and reds to make this space pop and come to life. Choose a va-
which features many vivid colors, including Lipstick, Rose and a future introduction to the Beacon® Impatiens family, Light Pink.
You can also celebrate the fall season by incorporating hay bales, pumpkins and gourds, bare branches and other flair to your containers. Placed at your doorway, this stunner can greet trick-or-treaters in October or welcome Thanksgiving guests. Impatiens Gardening Tips
You can nurture your impatiens to encourage growth and health through a few important steps. Impatiens make for excellent landscape, border and container plants. They prefer loose, moist and well-drained soil and do best in partial to deep shade.
The closer impatiens are, the taller they will grow, so space accordingly. For flower beds, plant 8 to 12 inches apart so the plants will stay low to the ground. If you want them to grow upright, you can plant them about 6 inches apart. If you’re using them as ground cover, you can space them 10 to 12 inches apart. Once your impatiens are in the ground, they’ll need at least 2 inches of water a week. If the flowers show a bit of wilt, no worries! A good, long soak will perk up plants in no time.
Embrace the color and affordable power of impatiens! To learn more about these bold, budget-friendly plants, visit BeaconImpatiens.com. (BPT)
time. No more money spent replacing failing flowers. Plus, impatiens are self-cleaning plants that will continue
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PETS
Pet Owners Can Prepare For Disasters in Advance
The need to prepare for natural disasters is never more apparent than right after an especially harsh storm touches down. But disaster preparation should be a proactive endeavor, as taking action before a storm can make confronting the storm that much easier.
Pet owners must give extra thought to disaster preparedness to ensure their pets can make it through harsh storms unscathed. Natural disasters like storms and fires can put pets in jeopardy, so it’s vital that pet owners take the steps necessary to protect their furry friends before such disasters strike.
• Place a rescue alert sticker on your front door or window. Rescue alert stickers alert first responders to the presence of pets in a home. The ASPCA recommends placing the sticker on the front door or window (visit aspca.org to receive a free sticker). Include the types and numbers of pets in the home as well as the name and phone number of your veterinarian.
• Learn about local safe havens. If pet owners must evacuate in the case of a coming storm, their pets must evacuate as well. Some animal shelters provide emergency shelter for pets and/or can arrange
for pets to be fostered until their owners can safely return home. It’s vital to conduct this research in advance, as the ASPCA notes that not all shelters can accommodate pets during storms or other emergencies. Knowing which ones do can ensure pets have a safe place to go should disaster strike.
• Stock up on emergency supplies. The ASPCA recommends pet owners plan as if they won’t be allowed to return home for several weeks, even if they suspect their time away will be much shorter. Speak with your vet about what to include in a
pet first-aid kit, and be sure to bring at least several days’ worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food. Disposable litter trays, liquid dish soap and disinfectant and an extra collar or harness and extra leash are some additional emergency supplies to pack. A full list of recommended emergency supplies can be found at aspca.org.
• Make sure pets wear collars and tags at all times. Disaster can strike at any time, so it’s vital that pets wear their identification tags and collars at all times. The ASPCA urges pet owners to include pets’ names and any urgent medical needs on the tags. A telephone number where owners can be reached at all hours of the day should be included on tags as well.
• Take location into account. The ASPCA advises pet owners who live in regions prone to certain disasters to find rooms in their homes which can serve as safe havens during storms. Many storms do not require evacuations, but that does not mean pets won’t be frightened. Safe rooms should be clear of windows and be easily accessible and easy to clean.
Disaster preparedness includes strategies to keep pets safe in the wake of storms or other potentially hazardous situations. (MC)
Fighting Back Against Free Radicals
In a healthy person, the body is like a welloiled machine. However, sometimes things go wrong, and when that happens, finding the source of damage, illness or disease often requires a deeper look. In many cases, the culprit is free radicals.
The experts at Heliocare, makers of daily dietary supplements with powerful formulas that have antioxidant effects, explain how to help neutralize the effects of free radicals and reduce their impact. What are free radicals anyway?
One would probably need some knowledge of chemistry to fully understand free radicals, but simply put, the natural process of the body’s cell metabolism can create unstable molecules, i.e., free radicals. There are also numerous sources of environmental free radicals, including air pollution, radiation, medications and pesticides, as well as certain foods, alcohol and even exercise.
The body naturally produces antioxidants to keep free radicals in check, but if too many of them accumulate, they can create oxidative stress.
What damage can free radicals cause?
Excess free radicals, and in turn oxidative stress, can impact how the body ages and produce visible evidence such as wrinkles and sunspots. There is
evidence that free radicals may also contribute to the formation of some diseases and conditions, including accelerated signs of aging.
How can you reduce their impact?
It’s impossible to eliminate free radicals completely. However, you can take steps to protect your body, and especially your skin, from their harmful impacts with a few simple everyday actions.
Reduce exposure Avoid spending excess time in the sun and always use sunscreen. Limit your alcohol consumption and avoid smoking (including secondhand smoke). Be conscious of air pollution and use air purifiers.
Increase antioxidants Elevating the amount of antioxidants in your body is another way you can offset free radicals. Many dermatologists recommend dietary supplements like Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula, a clinically proven supplement with antioxidant properties due to proprietary Fernblock PLE Technology that harnesses the power of the unique polypodium leucotomos fern. The antioxidant properties in this oral supplement aids in eliminating free radicals, helping to protect your skin from their effects that can cause wrinkles, discoloration and other signs of environmental aging. Manage your stress levels High levels of stress, both physical and emotional, can lead to stress hormones generating free radicals. Practice mindfulness, do things you enjoy and consider habits like meditation or yoga to keep stress levels in check. Fight with your diet Eating plenty of antioxidant-rich foods can also reduce your risk of free radical damage. Examples include produce rich in vitamin C, like broccoli, cauliflower, leafy greens, strawberries and grapefruit.
Learn more about protecting your body and skin from free radicals at heliocare.com. (Family Features)
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READER LETTERS
Never Forgotten, Really?
We have been assured that 9/11 and from whence it came will never be forgotten. Yet it has. People fall into three classes: those who remember it as it happened, those who don’t remember it happening and those who barely know of it. As St. Jerome noted, “There are none so blind as those who will not see.”
Or as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez describes it, “Some people did some things.”
Don’t take my word for it. Watch the news of a university near you and note the pro-Hamas flags. And no, they’re not pro-Palestinian, that’s just a cover to fool a media willing to be fooled. They’re proHamas. The good book says, “Judge them by their works.”
As Creedence Clearwater Revival sang, “There’s a bad moon rising.” I wonder if anyone organizes and finances all this, which oddly happened everywhere at once with expensive camping equiment, and which presidential candidate will best deal with it.
Richard Bussell Saugus
Botched Abortions and Living Babies
Data from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Minnesota Department of Health reveals that physicians there have been leaving babies to die after botched abortions for years. The attending physicians or professional staff reportedly take no measures to preserve the “life and health” of living babies born during abortion procedures. Under Walz’s callous prodding, records of live births at abortions are no longer required or kept.
During the recent Trump-Harris presidential debate, the former president said Harris’s “vice presidential pick says abortion in the ninth month is absolutely fine. He also says execution after birth — it’s execution, no longer abortion because the baby is born — is OK, and that’s not OK with me.”
The moderator from ABC, Linsey Davis, quickly “fact-checked” Trump’s statement, saying, “There is no state in this country where it is legal to kill a baby after it’s born.”
Trump was not exaggerating but should have been prepared to give factual examples. Here, in Harris’s own state, California will allow abortion through the ninth month of pregnancy with “exceptions.” In 2022, we sadly codified this extreme stance on abortion in our state constitution! This is a fatal fetal fact the former California attorney general and Sen. Kamala Harris was more than mindful of Tuesday night.
Beyond California, former President Trump “coulda/shoulda” responded with the seven other states and the District of Columbia that also allow abortion through the ninth month of gestation. All but two proudly do so without exceptions: Alaska, Colorado, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, and D.C.
The Harris-Walz duo gives no limitations or restrictions for any abortion through the ninth month. This is the extreme position of your modern, immoderate Democrat Party.
May God forgive and help us!
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ETHICALLY
SPEAKING
Who Me Change?
By David Hegg
Given the fast-paced technological world we live in, it is common to hear how many people hate change. Leaders are cautioned to go slowly, manage expectations, and lead change strategically. Good leaders heed this advice, but they also understand the necessity of change.
We hate change for several reasons, but few of them are positive. In most cases, aversion to change stems from personal insecurity, inability, and, most often, pride. However, change intends to move us from our current niche of complacency to a more productive place. Change is the fuel of progress; without it, we eventually go backward.
If we look in the ethical mirror, we can see a few reasons for hating change and the personal flaws from which they spring:
First, we often hate change simply because it creates uncertainty in us. We don’t know how the change will affect us, and, more often than not, we fill in the gaps with negatives. Have you ever noticed that when we don’t have the full story, we fill in the gaps with dreary predictions of failure and pain? The reason is we are almost unable to live with uncertainty, and if we waited to get all the information, we’d have to remain in the cloud of unknowing. And so we make up dire predictions to forestall the changes before they can materialize. Our fear of change is our fear of uncertainty dressed up in hasty criticism.
effort. Change threatens all that with new ideas, systems, and goals. Once again, our fear of change is something else entirely. It is our fear of having to work harder or differently that is activated. It isn’t the change but what it might cost us personally that sparks our reticence. Our fear of change is our own laziness masquerading as a champion of tradition and routine.
Lastly, we may hate change simply because we’re afraid we won’t be able to function successfully in a new environment, system, or under a new philosophy. The truth is our insecurity is showing. Simply put, it isn’t change we’re afraid of, but our inability to think differently, learn new things, and keep up with the progress of time and technology.
But let me ask you. What is the alternative? Everything changes in large and small ways every minute of every day.
Gary Curtis Newhall
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Second, we often hate change because no one asks us if we want the change or if we have any thoughts on what changes should be made or how to effect the changes that would be the most beneficial. And while leadership is wise to include a wide range of opinions during the planning process, the real culprit here is personal pride. If change is planned without our input, we feel slighted, overlooked and belittled. Why? Because we consider ourselves more highly than we ought, and our pride rises to war against any change being considered apart from our invaluable input. Our fear of change, in this case, is our arrogance dressed up in childish petulance.
Third, we often hate change because it has a way of uncovering our complacency. We all are prone to find comfortable routines that can be managed with less and less
The last time I was at the beach, I noticed an amazing paradox. The sea, which we all love as a beautiful, relaxing and rejuvenating element in life, is constantly changing. It is constantly in motion. Yet, we could also say it is always the same! It is fluid yet constant simply because that’s its nature. Change is an integral part of what constitutes the sea and also what makes it so beautiful, mesmerizing and spectacular. Change is inevitable. There is no alternative. Every day, we age, and our bodies change. Every day, technological advances bring change to our way of life, our work, and our leisure. And as we all know, everything that has life is changing all the time. For living things, the alternative to change is death. When you stop changing, you die.
Given that progress always brings change and that change is inevitable, I advise learning to own it and grasp its opportunities rather than criticize its uncertainty. We must learn to expand our comfort zones to encompass all life’s demands. In so doing, we may find that the “new” holds myriad delightful experiences and also may keep our grandkids thinking we’re lit, dope, rad, flick, gucci, fire, or whatever word they use to describe their “up to it” friends. See? Changing with the times can be stellar.
Local resident David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church. “Ethically Speaking” appears Sundays.
Million IN SALES TAX REVENUE THAT STAYS IN SANTA CLARITA
Vehicle purchases at the Valencia Auto Center keep tax dollars in Santa Clarita helping to build new parks, trails, and roads, while providing funding for free public entertainment, arts, and events and additional sheriff’s patrols.
