At 46, I’ve made some sense of my life by thinking about it as a story of second chances. If my evil twin were the author, it would be a string of dead ends — of not being a good enough writer, mother, wife, daughter, friend, teacher, sister (the list is endless). But I see my life as an endorsement of second chances. Almost everything that defines me happened because I failed and then tried again. My first marriage was an early one. I was 23, lacking all confidence, and had moved to London for...
My life — and my book collection — in Los Angeles have been punctuated by mass rebellions. The most recent addition to my library is Gary Phillips’ excellent “Ash Dark as Night,” his second book featuring Harry Ingram, a Black freelance photographer and budding sleuth. It opens with Harry risking life and limb to capture the 1965 Watts riots on film, including the murder by police of a charismatic young Black organizer. The chaotic violence and police retaliation Ingram photographs in the book...
When Jim Harbaugh was named head coach of the Chargers on January 24, he talked passionately about how badly he wanted to live in an RV near the team facility. Fast forward a few months and he’s living that dream! every guy watching this just said “hell yeah” pic.twitter.com/Ir7Xpyv0VC — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) April […]
Veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday after batting .140 in 18 games to start the season, with manager Ron Washington telling reporters "we just thought we needed to start making some changes."
A good memoir should be more than an autobiography and less than a confessional but contain elements of both. As a reader, I am less interested in being overwhelmed with family trauma and pathos except when it informs the greater tale being told. Quite often, it is the memoirs that feature an excess of pathos More
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After a “thrilling” end to last nights extra innings win, Rays are looking to secure at least a series tie today with Game 3 of 4 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Angels scored first in the 1st inning with a Mike Trout solo shot after a 3- 2 count. Angels lead 1-0 after 1 inning, as the Rays top 3 hitters went down 1-2-3. Angels threatened again with two runners on in the 2nd inning, but Littell was able to get out of the issue with a strikeout of Anthony Rendon. Rays were able to get...
The project is touted as the first true high-speed passenger rail line in the nation, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph
Belén Liotti (CNN) — La profesional jubilada de relaciones públicas Bonnie Sashin y su esposo acababan de pasar una agradable visita de Acción de Gracias y una comida con su familia en la casa de su hijastro en la ciudad de Fairfield, Connecticut, un encantador publo de unos 61.000 habitantes en Long Island Sound. Cuando
Belén Liotti (CNN) — La profesional jubilada de relaciones públicas Bonnie Sashin y su esposo acababan de pasar una agradable visita de Acción de Gracias y una comida con su familia en la casa de su hijastro en la ciudad de Fairfield, Connecticut, un encantador publo de unos 61.000 habitantes en Long Island Sound. Cuando
Belén Liotti (CNN) — La profesional jubilada de relaciones públicas Bonnie Sashin y su esposo acababan de pasar una agradable visita de Acción de Gracias y una comida con su familia en la casa de su hijastro en la ciudad de Fairfield, Connecticut, un encantador publo de unos 61.000 habitantes en Long Island Sound. Cuando