A Labor of Love
In THIS, my latest collaboration with Atlas Obscura and DoorDash, the awesome woman who saved Burbank’s Portal of the Folded Wings
All the Queen's Presidents
I had a lovely time talking with NewsNation Now about the Queen's meeting with Diamond Joe Biden. Clip HERE.
The Mystery of the Burbank "B"
In THIS, my latest for Atlas Obscura and DoorDash, the mystery of the Burbank “B.”
A Made for TV Romance
In THIS, my latest for the Vanity Fair "Old Hollywood Book Club," the flaming hot, tortured and triumphant love story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, whose passions led them to the heights of fame and the depths of despair.
Up At The Old Hotel
In THIS, my latest collaboration with Atlas Obscura and Door Dash, a brief history of the Arts District's storied American Hotel.
Royal Baby Madness!
I had a great time speaking to @NewsNationNow about the birth of Lilibet Diana. LINK HERE!
Homemade Heaven
In THIS, my latest for Atlas Obscura and DoorDash the story of the quirky LA-based brand Poketo.
Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave
I am enjoyed talking about the findings of the commission looking into the infamous 1995 Princess Diana BBC interview with NewsNation Now. A truly hearbreaking and unbelivable outcome.
On The Radio...
Loved speaking with A. about cool car-centric architectural landmarks on TAKE TWO ON KPCC.
Gas Station Chic
I loved, loved writing THIS LAist look at Car-Architecture in the Los Angeles area. What can I say, gas stations are in my blood!
The Enchanted One
In THIS, my latest Old Hollywood Book Club for Vanity Fair, the magnetic beauty icon Dolores del Rio, who transformed herself from a Hollywood clotheshorse into a serious acting legend in her home country of Mexico.
Secret Stair Session
Had a fun time writing THIS slight little ditty of yummy food near Silverlake’s famed stairs for Atlas Obscura and DoorDash.
The Plant Provocateur
In THIS, my latest for Atlas Obscura and DoorDash, the amazing Hank Jenkins, LA’s innovative “plant provocateur.”
The Breakfast of Champions
I loved writing THIS history for Atlas Obscura, about a very lush Wild West breakfast...which proved to every other desperado that you were worth your weight in gold.
Disney Delight
In THIS, my latest for LAist, a celebration of some of Disneyland's most iconic rides, in honor of its reopening!
Beauties on the Beach
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, some of SoCal's most luxurious beaches-other than Malibu.
Hattie's World
In THIS my latest “Old Hollywood Book Club” for Vanity Fair, the courageous, complicated life of the multi-talented, multi-faceted Hattie McDaniel.
Alternative to Malibu
Check out the latest print issue of The Hollywood Reporter, where I take a look at some lush SoCal beach real estate...that isn’t in Malibu
Writing the Historical Essay
Hi darlings! Join me on May 15 for THIS, the latest session of my Atlas Obscura class "Writing the Historical Essay." It is such an inspiring class, and I love hearing folks histories and helping them learn to research and write. Come hang with us now ,or for the next session, which starts in June!