Category Archives: San Pedro

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

So many exciting things happen on a school campus.  It’s hard to keep everyone “in the loop”. One of the most exciting things happening on our campus this school year so far is the garden which is taking shape.  The … Continue reading →

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Seriously Terrific Energizing Activities that Matter: STEAM Education at one elementary school in Los Angeles

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

AltaSea is a gem of a place located in the heart of  Los Angeles Harbor.  Here, professionals in the business world mix with educators and service providers and all sorts of folks invested in the marine environment and the “blue … Continue reading →

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Springing

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Usually, this spring ahead time change throws me all off.  I don’t like the darkness of morning, the late sunrise. I don’t like losing an hour. I bemoan the loss of that hour for at least a week.And often it … Continue reading →

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Light & Home

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

“Welcome to the Point Market,” –  he says with a heavy East Indian accent. The man with the turban who just so happens to own the market on the corner where everyone goes when they’ve forgotten anything. We smile. We … Continue reading →

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Fireworks, Fun & Freedom

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Fourth of July weekend just passed. The gusto with which this holiday is celebrated in this little seaside town is quite astonishing. Fireworks begin to be heard throughout the town at all hours weeks before the fourth. Houses are adorned … Continue reading →

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