The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) went into effect as of January 1, 2020 … have you taken a moment to understand its ramifications? Most of us don’t really want to know about the troves of data being harvested by …
On Book Clubbing
Who better than the NYTimes for book recommendations, right? As long as I can remember, poring over the Book Review section of the massive Sunday paper was a ritual and now, one of my favorite weekly listens is the paper’s …
1.18.20
Hollywood History Stair Adventure
Our latest tour of LA’s “Secret Stairs” offers a dose of Hollywood history and glamour. You only need to park once to explore two completely different neighborhoods that sit immediately south of the Hollywood Bowl, one on each side of …
1.11.20
Welcome MMXX
I took a long break from posting here, and I have missed writing about the important issues, travel and art that have meant so much to me. So – here we go with a bold 2020 New Year’s Resolution to …
1.8.20
About The Family Savvy
New for 2022
Hello, and thanks for being here.
I have been writing about family life and LA culture for over fifteen years. I am an east coast girl who came to Hollywood after studying film semiotics at Brown. After …
1.6.20
Tom Kiefer’s Photos at the Skirball
A new photography show is a timely reminder of the physical and emotional atrocities suffered by migrants crossing the border into our country. The work is simple and powerful: collections of items rescued from trash bins at detention centers are …
12.15.19
Tips for Museum Going with Kids (LACMA)
When visiting a museum with your kids, having a navigation plan is key. Often we get so focused on logistics (traffic, parking), that we arrive on campus without a clue where to begin.
So it’s useful to have a simple …
Why I am reading Less this year
I'm reading less this year in general. But when it comes to worthy books this year, Andrew Sean Greer's novel is at the top of my list.
