Kim's Blog

Our community has recently endured some of the hardest times in as long as I can remember. Thinking back to the big earthquake of 1971, I was very young and lived in Northridge; I didn't really understand it. Then during the next one in 1994, I had my own children, making it even scarier! Of course, I’m sure my parents were just as afraid—at that time I had a salon in … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Our Community

This is your invitation to join in on all the community fun! If you are already partaking in our incredible community, good for you! That would mean you have ventured out to see the arts and entertainment right here in our own backyard. We have so many venues—let me share a few of them with you. Let me start with our beautiful Civic Center, known as Bank of America … [Read more...] about Don’t Leave Any Life on the Table

It’s the beginning of the year, and if you’re like me, you’ll find it’s a good time to reflect on the past year—what worked and what didn’t. The next thing I look at is whether there is anything I need to clear off my plate. Rebook your appointments and record your family and friends’ birthdays. As we’re regrouping in the new year, it’s helpful to write out lists of goals, … [Read more...] about Best Wishes for Health & Wellness this New Year

We hear so much about being happy. “Happy” is one of the favorite songs of many, myself included. It truly makes me feel happy when I hear it, but is that actual happiness? I ask you, are you happy? We all sometimes reflect on our life at different stages, asking ourselves if we are happy. Sometimes it depends on the day or situation. Is happy a day by day situation? It’s … [Read more...] about What is Happy?

I was out on a bike ride going up north. We stopped at Muscle Beach to have lunch and just take in the day. We had a beautiful table facing the ocean, and it was the most incredible day also. There was this one turquoise chair sitting all alone, overlooking the ocean. I was so drawn to this chair. After I ordered my lunch, I went and sat in it; it was breathtaking. It was so … [Read more...] about Make Time for Some Time Out