La Verne is a small town in the megalopolis that is greater Los Angeles. It sits almost at the edge of LA County, nestled between
Author: Julie Cosgrove
We Need a Public Bank! (to serve everyone)
I learned about public banks by accident, because of the pandemic. One curious consequence has been the availability of zoom town hall meetings, where one
Trailside Stories: a Castle in Mexico City, Mummies in Guanajuato!
On our frequent forays into the woods, we hike and chat, discuss current events and learn about the world, one story at a time. This
A Lighter View… (re COVID)
Angie Dee contributed to this story. We are at the point in Southern California where two of the most populous counties along the coast are
After Black History Month: Where are we?
A friend of mine remarked, “As we enter March, let’s focus on Black History every day of the year. Black Lives Matter.” As Black History
Black History Month, 2021: celebrating virtually
We’re in a pandemic and it’s keeping us from public celebrations of Black History Month. No parades for us, no expos, fairs, fund raising dinners