For 3 years the indefatigable Karen Kaplan has edited and then written the Los Angeles Times' staggeringly comprehensive and thorough COVID-19 newsletter. Today she laid it to rest. Truly the end of an era. latimes.com/science/newsle…

Is having the most arcane expense management system a corporate ploy to keep you from filing expenses? Because it kind of works on me.

I had the honor of profiling Iran's first ever female Naqqal - an epic story teller who brings stories of the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) to life. Her name is Gordafarid, her story is an epic in itself! Truly, the most remarkable people live in LA. latimes.com/california/sto…

I had the honor of profiling Iran's first ever female Naqqal - an epic story teller who brings stories of the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) to life. Her name is Gordafarid, and her story is an epic in itself! Truly, the most remarkable people live in LA. latimes.com/california/sto…

This story is SO GOOOOOOOOD! latimes.com/california/sto…

Hi Twitterfolk! I'm interested in speaking to folks who work (or previously worked) for a mental health mobile crisis service in California. Please reach out via DM or email if you'd like to chat, even informally -- thanks!

Labyrinth facilitator Katie Bulls calls labyrinth walking "a contemplative practice for the restless meditator." There's so much to learn on the journey to center. latimes.com/california/sto…

Happy World Labyrinth Day! Here's my deep dive on this contemplative practice for restless meditators. latimes.com/california/sto…

"Our life is nothing but change and it is to this change that I bow deeply. I bow to this change, I bow deeply to life itself." Beautiful quote from the late Buddhist teacher Ruth Denison.

In case you're wondering, the Mojave Desert is still my favorite place in the world.

If you're in Los Angeles and in an intergenerational friendship (20-year age-gap or more) we would love to hear from you for a story in the L.A. Times. Details in the link below! latimes.com/lifestyle/stor…

Another reminder that we're never truly on solid ground.