Moviegoers Trickle Back As the Lights Flick on at Local Theaters

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Draft Housing Element Moviegoers trickle back as the released to public BRENNON DIXSON funding. So, staff has been hard at lights flick on at local theaters SMDP Staff Writer work conducting webinars and study sessions to work through the many After several months of concepts that have been proposed community engagement and since the launch of the update discussions, Santa Monica’s Housing process in September 2020. Element has been released to the Some proposals included in public for review ahead of this the recently released document Wednesday’s Planning Commission call for the increased density in discussion. existing neighborhoods as a way to State law requires the City of acknowledge the impact that past Santa Monica to update its Housing discriminatory practices have had Element every eight years since on housing development. Other the mandated document serves propositions will allow the City to as the City’s future housing plan satisfy the Housing Element’s most and sets clear goals and objectives basic requirements, but some local that will help local leaders meet the leaders have taken issue with such a housing needs of all segments of the mindset. city’s population and prevent the Councilwoman Christine displacement of existing residents. Parra said in December it’s very Santa Monica’s 6th Cycle difficult for the state to make a local Housing Element must be adopted municipality do its bidding without and certified by October 2021 if the giving it the proper financial support City wishes to avoid penalties and avoid the loss of important State SEE ELEMENT PAGE 7

Courtesy image Council completes two-day study MOVIE: Theaters are reopening following more than a year of forced closures due to the pandemic.

session on proposed budget CLARA HARTER screenings where viewers can essential measures for the time SMDP Staff Writer hear directly from filmmakers. being. BRENNON DIXSON actions taken throughout the last The President of the family- Capacity is currently SMDP Staff Writer year, the FY 2021-22 General After 14 months of closure owned theater chain Greg restricted to 50 percent, but with Fund budget is $349.5 million, local theaters are coming back Laemmle is thrilled to be back in 6 feet spacing between parties, The Santa Monica City Council almost $100 million less than the to life, luring cinephiles with the business, but recognizes that the is actually closer to 35 percent. completed a two-day study session FY 2018-19 General Fund. promise of fresh popcorn and road to economic recovery runs There are also less screenings last week that featured a review Before his unanticipated strict safety protocols. steeply uphill. daily to allow for more time of the City Manager’s Proposed retirement last week, While the Arclight theater “A lot of people are on cleaning between seatings and FY 2021-23 Biennial Budget and Councilmember Kevin McKeown permanently closed, the AMC the fence. For a lot of people less crowding in the lobby. concluded with City Council commended staff for bringing Broadway 4, AMC Santa Monica sitting inside for two hours is The Aero Theater, which naming the priorities it wishes to forward a Biennial Budget that 7, Laemmle and Aero theatres are not the first activity on their has been around since 1940, see incorporated into the Final reflects no deficit – either now or all reopening or reopened. agenda,” said Greg. “But as more recently announced that its Biennial Budget, which will return in the associated five-year forecast. The Santa Monica Laemmle, information gets out about the grand reopening will take place to Council for adoption on June “It’s just phenomenal that you’re a venue that specializes in effectiveness of the vaccines, I’m on June 10 with a special advance 22. so on the money about being out independent films, was one of really hopeful that people will screening of “Into the Heights”. The FY 2021-23 Biennial of money,” McKeown said before the first theaters to return and feel comfortable coming out to The historic building has Budget comes on the heels of his peers spent hours this week has been running movies for the movies.” undergone a series of renovations pandemic-induced revenue losses considering public comment and over a month. Its lineup includes The Laemmle is running since its closure. The lobby has totaling tens of millions of dollars weighing the benefits of different foreign films, indies, and with a series of strict safety been repainted, the vintage and a required restructuring that programs and City offerings. documentaries with a sprinkling precautions in place, which Greg film protectors restored and the included the loss of more than With finances so tight, Council of big budget films. It has also acknowledges hurts its ability 400 staff members. Thanks to brought back its popular Q&A to turn a profit but posits are SEE THEATERS PAGE 7 the painful but necessary budget SEE BUDGET PAGE 6 Gary Limjap TAXES (310) 586-0339 ALL FORMS, ALL TYPES, ALL STATES In today’s real estate climate ... BACK TAXES • BOOKKEEPING • SMALL BUSINESS Experience counts! SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA (310) 395-9922 [email protected] 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800Santa Monica 90401 www.garylimjap.com CalRE # 00927151 Comics & Stuff 2 MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021 Visit us online at www.smdp.com

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You break into new territory and make the rules. As the founder of the culture, you’ll ask excellent questions like, “What would this scene be if we all do it this way?” You’ll follow through, and in years to come, they’ll tell the story. The deeper you go into an interest, the happier you become. Interpersonal agreements are enriched. Aries and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 3, 1 and 17.

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THEATERS drawing back visitors is the lack of money ELEMENT producing, but rather a box-checking exercise FROM PAGE 1 currently being spent on film advertising. FROM PAGE 1 that perpetuates Santa Monica’s history of Laemmle describes it as a “chicken or exclusion, segregation, and placating non- sound system enhanced. egg” scenario: distributors are hesitant to or considering how the changes will affect representative opposition at the expense of Both the Aero and the Laemmle believe spend on advertising if people aren’t going infrastructure and the residents in a city. planning for the future,” the letter states. that their unique offerings of films and to the movies and people aren’t going to “I really would like to see our city attorney City staff previously reminded residents interactive movie-going experience will the movies if they don’t see films being send a letter to SCAG to ask them for a review that the Housing Element does not build new successfully draw back customers, even advertised. of our RHNA numbers. And then I also would units, but rather provides a plan of action for as theater chains across the country close While theaters wait for demand to grow love to have staff research and assemble a producing housing of all types and income down. and capacity restrictions to ease, most report on the other California cities that are levels in the City. Residents are invited to “We believe that cinema is a communal are relying on PPP funding and other actively mounting legal challenges through the learn more about the process by tuning in to experience with the power to entertain, government relief programs. Many also regional RHNA allocations,” Parra said. this week’s meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. enlighten and inspire,” said Deputy Director hope to receive money from the Small Organizations like Santa Monica Forward It will be live streamed and a link to the of the American Cinematheque Gwen Business Association’s Shuttered Venue feel the document doesn’t go far enough though, upcoming discussion can be found by visiting Deglise, the company that operates the Aero. Operators Grant. according to a petition that’s circulating online. bit.ly/3uqJETq. “If you’re looking for retrospectives, classic “Ultimately it is a unique experience to be “If left unaddressed, we fear that Santa films, new films, or amazing Q&As with able to see a movie in a movie theater,” said Monica’s Housing Element will not be [email protected] filmmakers, the Aero Theatre is the perfect Greg. “We’ll get back to a place where we the strong plan that our City is capable of theatre to immerse yourself and find fellow can operate without government support.” film lovers.” office (310) 458-7737 One obstacle theater owners face in [email protected]

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR of California, County of Los PERSONS:Petitioner or court for a decree of changing FOR CHANGE OF NAMECase FOR CHANGE OF NAMECase CHANGE OF NAMECase No. AngelesPetition of Aersima Attorney: Andrew Scott names as follows: Cyedmonta No. 21SMCP00103Superior No. 21SMCP00218Superior 21TRCP00146Superior Court Gabrihiwet Cahsai for Change Graczyk filed a petition with this B. Wilson to Ahava Faria Court of California, County Court of California, County of California, County of Los of NameTO ALL INTERESTED court for a decree of changing Esther Ali. 2.) Elijah E. Wilson of Los AngelesPetition of Los AngelesPetition AngelesPetition of Sasha PERSONS:Petitioner or names as follows Andrew to Elijah David Ali The court of Anil Arunrao Timbe of Aaron Brumfield, Jr Andreas-Myers for Change Attorney: Aersima Gabrihiwet Scott Graczyk to Andrew orders that all persons and Prajakta Madhav for Change of NameTO of NameTO ALL INTERESTED Cahsai filed a petition with this Grayson . The court orders interested in this matter shall Sakhavalkar for Change of ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or court for a decree of changing that all persons interested appear before this court at NameTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: Sasha Andreas- names as follows Aersima in this matter shall appear the hearing indicated below PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: Aaron Brumfield, Myers filed a petition with this Gabrihiwet Cahsai to Sima before this court at the hearing to show cause, if any, why the Attorney: Anil Arunrao Jr filed a petition with court for a decree of changing Cahsai . The court orders that indicated below to show cause, petition for change of name Timbe and Prajakta Madhav this court for a decree names as follows: Sasha all persons interested in this if any, why the petition for should not be granted. Notice Sakhavalkar filed a petition of changing names as Andreas-Myers to Sasha matter shall appear before this change of name should not of Hearing: Date July 2nd , with this court for a decree follows Aaron Brumfield, Andreas . The court orders that court at the hearing indicated be granted. Notice of Hearing: 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept: K, of changing names as Jr to Harvey Brumfield, all persons interested in this below to show cause, if any, Date July 23rd , 2021 Time: Room: A203 . The address of follows Krishna Anil Timbe to Jr . The court orders that matter shall appear before this why the petition for change 8:00 a.m, Dept: K, Room: the court is SUPERIOR COURT Krishnapriya Anil Timbe . The all persons interested in court at the hearing indicated of name should not be A203 . The address of the OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF court orders that all persons this matter shall appear below to show cause, if any, granted. Notice of Hearing: court is SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 Main St interested in this matter shall before this court at the why the petition for change of Date July 2nd , 2021 Time: CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOS Santa Monica, CA 90401 A appear before this court at hearing indicated below to name should not be granted. 8:00 a.m, Dept: K, Room: ANGELES, 1725 Main St Santa copy of this Order to Show the hearing indicated below show cause, if any, why the Notice of Hearing: Date July A203 . The address of the Monica, CA 90401 A copy of Cause shall be published at to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name 9th , 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m, court is SUPERIOR COURT OF this Order to Show Cause shall least once each week for four petition for change of name should not be granted. Dept: B, Room: - . The address CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOS be published at least once successive weeks prior to should not be granted. Notice Notice of Hearing: Date of the court is SUPERIOR ANGELES, 1725 Main St Santa each week for four successive the date set for hearing on of Hearing: Date June 18th , August 6th , 2021 Time: COURT OF CALIFORNIA – Monica, CA 90401 A copy of weeks prior to the date set the petition in the following 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept: K, 8:00 a.m, Dept: K, Room: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, this Order to Show Cause shall for hearing on the petition in newspaper of general Room: A-203. The address of A203 . The address of the 825 Maple Avenue, Room 100 be published at least once the following newspaper of circulation, printed in this the court is SUPERIOR COURT court is SUPERIOR COURT Torrance, CA 90503 A copy of each week for four successive general circulation, printed county: Santa Monica Daily OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY this Order to Show Cause shall weeks prior to the date set in this county: Santa Monica Press.Date: 05/11/2021 OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 Main be published at least once for hearing on the petition in Daily Press.Date: 05/13/2021 STREET, SANTA MONICA, St Santa Monica, CA 90401 each week for four successive the following newspaper of Housing CA 90401A copy of this A copy of this Order to Show weeks prior to the date set general circulation, printed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR Order to Show Cause shall Cause shall be published at for hearing on the petition in in this county: Santa Monica CHANGE OF NAMECase No. Pet Friendly ! Palisades be published at least once least once each week for the following newspaper of Daily Press.Date: 05/13/2021 21SMCP00183Superior Court 1BD/1BA. Quiet, Safe, Light each week for four successive four successive weeks prior general circulation, printed of California, County of Los & Airy. Near Trails, Village, weeks prior to the date set to the date set for hearing on in this county: Santa Monica Case No. 21SMCP00221 AngelesPetition of Cyedmonta Gelsons Market & Caruso for hearing on the petition in the petition in the following Daily Press.Date: 05/13/2021 Superior Court of B. Wilson, et, al. for Change Shops. Swimming Pool. the following newspaper of newspaper of general California, County of Los of NameTO ALL INTERESTED On-Site Laundry & Manager. general circulation, printed circulation, printed in this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR AngelesPetition of Andrew PERSONS:Petitioner or SPECIAL: 3rd Month FREE ! in this county: Santa Monica county: Santa Monica Daily CHANGE OF NAMECase No. Scott Graczyk for Change Attorney: Cyedmonta B. $2500/mo. Contact Jeff at Daily Press.Date: 03/09/2021 Press.Date: 05/10/2021 21SMCP00162Superior Court of NameTO ALL INTERESTED Wilson filed a petition with this (310) 573-0150

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Volume XX Number 6 Connecting You With Your Community June 2021 A Scrapbook of Photos Celebrating Our Dads This Month

Steve Litvack, left, is at a Dodger game with his grandson, Jackson, granddaughter Rosalyn, who is obviously a Justin Turner fan, and their dad, Mike Litvack. The eight- year-old twins say they like playing Martyn Felix Crown holds his Frisbee, building stuff, and family two-year-old son, Merritt. reading with their dad.

Discover the many special spots in Tongva Park on Ocean Avenue opposite the Santa Monica City Hall. Six acres are divided into four hills: Dicovery, Garden, Gathering and Observation. There is a children’s play area, plus shaded picnic areas, free wi-fi, and gardens to explore. Photo by Julie Dobkin Gilberg Congratulations to Our Local Graduates

Here are three generations of Dobkins. From left, Evan and Jonah, their dad, Eric, with his dad and their grandfather, Jerry Dobkin. Evan and Jonah like to travel, exercise, watch Lakers games, and cook with their dad, Eric. (More photos on Page 6)

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Dyllen Andrews Santa Monica resident Alanna Shepard recently graduated with Dyllen Andrews, class of 2021, highest honors from Loyola Mary- comes from a long line of Samohi mount University with a BA in graduates – four generations in Communications Studies with a fact. Her great-grandmother gradu- History Minor. Alanna plans to ated in 1920, grandmother, 1954, complete her graduate degree in and mother in 1986. She joins her Sports Management and then pur- great-uncle (1964), two uncles sue a career in professional sports. (1980 and 1981), aunt (1979), and She also wants to travel the world. her brother (2018) as a proud alum. Dyllen spent the last four Take A Look Inside years at Samohi playing on the girl's varsity lacrosse team, partici- Planning Ahead...... 2 pating in the drama program, Brain Matters ...... 3 being active in clubs, and volun- Byte by Byte ...... 3 teering in the community. She is also the recipient of the Reflections from The East . . .4 P.E.O. Star Scholarship. Dyllen Clergy Corner ...... 5 plans to study psychology to be- Passing Through the Santa Monica native, Tim Kusserow, plans special events with his come a child psychologist. She Pico Neighborhood ...... 5 daughter, Monica, 14, and son, Cha, 12. They enjoy going to the beach, has yet to decide which college playing "catch" (baseball or football), being read to, and travelling! she will attend. Paws and Claws...... 10 ROSSPRINTxxxSMStarRev1June21.qxp_Layout 1 5/27/21 2:35 PM Page 2 Local Visit us online at www.smdp.com MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021 9

Page 2 www.thesantamonicastar.com The Santa Monica Star Planning Ahead Found Money - Unclaimed Property By Lisa C. corporations, businesses, and in- never know what you may find! ments, depending on whether there Alexander, Esq. surance companies to report and If the State is holding money is a Probate, a Trust or small estate It is not so hard to transfer assets to the State Con- owed to you, you may be able to without a Probate. Information lose track of a bank troller's Office when there is no ac- claim it electronically with minimal about the required documents is account, or mis- tivity on an account for three years. effort. You will receive the money in available on the Unclaimed Prop- place and never The State does not pay interest on as little as two weeks. 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June 2021 www.thesantamonicastar.com Page 3 Brain Matters It’s Time for Fun in the Sun What is Hoarseness of the Voice? By Cheryl Thode enjoy the benefits of our wonderful Have you noticed city’s outdoor spaces again! With By Dr Omid voice and swallowing conditions. that the days are the coming of summer, you are Mehdizadeh Stroboscopy is quite remarkable in getting longer, the sure to find some amazing things to Hoarseness is a gen- that it can reveal gross abnormali- sun looks brighter, do, places to go, and memories to eral term referring to ties on the vocal cords such as a and the air is feel- make. Here are some of my favorite changes in the voice. nodule, polyp, cyst, swelling, or ing warmer? What activities for you to try. Synonyms or other growth. But, its utility truly shines can that mean? First, I recommend rollerblading words commonly used include by detecting small changes in the June is here and it has brought or biking along the Marvin Braude raspy, rough, deep, weak, breathy, vibration of the vocal cords, such our first month of summer. Bike Trail. The path is 21-miles, or strained. Occasionally, hoarse- as a scar, mild weakness, or age- Like many of you, I am ready to starting at Will Rogers State Beach ness can be uncomfortable or asso- related thinning or shrinkage. get out and celebrate. Thankfully, and ending in Torrance. Second, ciated with other symptoms such Fortunately, modern medicine our city is opening back up, and make sure you have yourself a reg- as difficulty swallowing or sensa- has provided us with the ability to not a minute too soon! Whether ular old B-B-Q. Nothing smells tion of a lump in the throat. evaluate, detect, and treat hoarse- you are new to Santa Monica, more like summer than chicken or Most causes of hoarseness are ness early in its course. Medica- a seasoned veteran, or just the burgers on the grill. If you top it off benign, but some should be taken tions are used for some conditions. average visitor, the city of Santa with some watermelon from the more seriously. In general, voice For others requiring procedural Monica is a great place to cele- local Farmer’s Market, you will be changes lasting more than one intervention, minimally invasive brate summer. on your way to Summersville in no month should be evaluated. Causes lasers and even fillers (similar to As a mother of a toddler, before time. As a third option, have a include acid reflux or laryngopha- those used in the face) can be ap- the pandemic closures, I enjoyed Beach Day with a BYOP (Bring ryngeal reflux, or excess or pro- plied to the vocal cord in awake taking my son to the local Douglas Your Own Picnic). Pick a spot any- longed voice use. Certain risk patients in the office, avoiding playground, the beach at Tower 26, where along our 3.5-mile beach factors, including a history of to- the need for general anesthesia. and the Annenberg Beach House. and bring some of your favorite bacco use, increase one’s alertness Remarkably, these procedures While last summer our plans had food and drinks. You are sure to to a possible growth or cancer of are tolerated well. to change, this summer I cannot have a wonderful time, not to men- the vocal cord. wait to get out with my son again. tion an amazing view. Stroboscopy is the most ad- Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh is a Laryngol- Santa Monica is a wonderful Next, I suggest you plan a hike vanced method to evaluate hoarse- ogist and Otolaryngologist-Head & place, especially over the summer. in our lovely Santa Monica Moun- ness by gently inserting a camera Neck (ENT) surgeon. At the Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at We are so blessed with great tains. Specifically, Inspiration Loop through the nose or mouth and vi- Pacific Neuroscience Institute weather, many fantastic eateries Trail (2.1 miles) for a family friendly sualizing the vocal cords. There are his particular expertise is in voice along Montana and Main Street, hike or Los Liones Trail (2.6 miles) a pair of vocal cords which sit low and swallowing conditions (laryn- and outdoor spaces which let you for a more challenging experience. in the throat and are protected by gology). To contact Pacific Neuro- get out and enjoy the sun. Just make sure you bring some the voice box. Stroboscopy is per- science Institute, go online to For parents with young and older water. Last, take a walk down or formed by a laryngologist, who is Pacificneuro.org/voice, or call children, this summer you can (Continued on Page 4) a fellowship-trained specialist in 310-356-0292. Byte by Byte

Surviving Summer, Whether Screened-In or Screenless By Dr. Miceala name, indicating they’ve all got an Shocklee electric boost to help speed up any With another sum- pace of rider. Back in April, Wired mer on the way trying released a review of the “13 Best to escape not just Electric Bikes for Every Kind of heat waves but also Ride.” The New York Times itself viral ones, people are released a 2021 review of the best becoming hard- electric scooters on the market pressed for inspiration on how to under their “Wirecutter” column, spend the next few months. For and the DoubleCheck site even those feeling tapped-out on Netflix has a review of the best board- and at-home workouts, consider less skateboards available for reaching for tech tools both mass riding. screened and screenless to help 2. Windows - While the past year bust the boredom. may have everyone grown well 1. Wheels - Tired of watching a cir- weary of the view outside their cular loading wheel spin itself ad window, come nighttime, there nauseum? Consider grabbing a remains a whole literal universe more physical set of wheels to get for exploring. The aptly named out and exploring instead. Run- Space.com has already written ning, walking, and hiking are all up their 2021 review of telescopes fantastic forms of escape, but for suitable for everyone from kids and those who find themselves in areas amateur astronomers to those with heavy pedestrian traffic, mov- more keen on tracking scientific ing at foot-speed might mean particulars. For those more reluc- longer exposure times to the uncer- tant to give up their portable win- tain breath of the masses. Get dow to the world, smartphone apps going faster and farther with bikes, also abound for figuring out which scooters, and the modern take on constellations are visible by merely the unicycle – all of which now offer lining up a phone screen with the models with “e-” in front of their night sky. (Continued on Page 4)

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Page 4 www.thesantamonicastar.com The Santa Monica Star “Did My Child Fall Behind in School During COVID-19?” It’s Time for By Tim Kusserow during the pandemic than in prior ask their child’s classroom teacher Fun in the Sun We are thrilled to years. Emerging research shows how he/she is performing in read- (Continued from Page 3) see our school- significant setbacks in reading, es- ing comprehension. Or, if parents around Palisades Park. This is aged children pecially in oral reading fluency are unsatisfied with a school’s re- 26.4-acres of spectacular views, return to the (ORF). See the PACE study, sponse or seek a more comprehen- no matter the weather. classroom where “Changing Patterns of Growth in sive analysis, they can find a Whatever you do, just get out- optimal learn- Oral Reading Fluency During the highly-qualified reading specialist side, and enjoy our city. We are ing occurs! COVID-19 Pandemic” (Dr. Ben- who will be able to perform this as- truly blessed. Stay safe. Stay Parents, many jamin Dominigue, Stanford Univer- sessment and provide parents with healthy. Enjoy the sun! of whom have become “resident sity, March 21, 2021). an objective summary. Once par- To find out more about our teachers” over the past 12 months, Not surprisingly, the most fre- ents determine their child’s reading Mothers group at St. Monica can begin to breathe a sigh of relief quently asked question from our level, finding an appropriate book Catholic Community, please go as their children receive “real life” clients is, “How far behind is my for him/her to enjoy is much easier to https://stmonica.net/ministries instruction from professional edu- child in school?” and more enjoyable! /fellowship-groups/moms. cators. However, the fact remains The most important thing that that an academic regression has parents can do is to have their Tim Kusserow, a third generation occurred and the long-term im- child assessed in reading. All Santa Monica resident, has been an pact of our children receiving schools – public or private – meas- elementary school teacher, princi- “distance learning” for over a ure and track children’s reading pal, and head of school for the past 25 years. He is the CEO/Founder of year is unknown. levels. In fact, there are a multitude Kusserow Consulting and works However, recent studies are al- of assessments that schools use to with parents, school leaders, NPOs, ready raising the alarm on the measure a student’s reading per- and businesses as an educational Surviving Summer issue of “learning loss” – the idea formance and, therefore, it is com- advisor and parenting coach. Tim (Continued from Page 3) that students have learned less pletely appropriate for parents to is at www.kusserowconsulting.com. 3. Weeds - While dispensaries are Reflections From The East popping up all over Los Angeles, the wilds of summer offer amuse- Life Lessons Learned from China's Master Jade-carvers ment of a more dandelion variety. Just about everyone tried out new By Qin Sun Stubis ers envisioned what they were in- piece of stone for a different pur- tastes for the domestic over the last When I was young, spired to create before carefully pose, what could have become of year, whether it was with cooking I couldn't wait to marking out pencil guide lines. that discoloration? subscription boxes, sourdough grow up. I looked Rough shapes were cut before fine As I let my mind roam, it sud- starters, or the sweeter banana forward to the fu- details were finally chiseled out. denly occurred to me that even the bread bonanzas. For those looking ture, knowing that Every time I took a tour group most perfect stone is never perfect. to get a little bit more flower than my whole life was there, I could see the progress each And, the same can be said of us flour this summer, hydroponics ahead of me and worker had made, from the initial human beings. Our idiosyncrasies offer indoor opportunities to try that there was so much to learn. examination and understanding of are like specks of discoloration on one’s hand at, well, getting a green With the high spirits of an adven- a rough stone to the final polishing stones. Sometimes they may be thumb on it. turer, I was always ready to explore of a finished piece. Some projects buried beneath the surface only to For those wanting some more what was coming my way. took months to finish, testing their be discovered later on. 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