An unshakable passion for boots & the earth loving, adventurous lifestyle.
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12/10/12Scotty Clause on ABC's Shark Tank!A big shout out to Scott "Scotty Claus" Martin and his Living Christmas Company as follow up to my story in the holiday issue. He appeared on ABC's reality show for entrepreneurs last week seeking seed money to grow his business. Friends watched and cheered at his screening at Shade Hotel as he won the heart of an investor judge and received $150,000. Ho! Ho! Ho! Posted at 12:53 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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08/26/12National Dog Day!Happy National Dog Day and week to all of our South Bay pooches! We thank you and adore you for softening the ways of the world as we travel our complex human journeys. Your smiling eyes, wagging tails, kisses, and unconditional love are heaven sent. Watch for some very special 4-legged friends in the next issue. Woof! Woof! |
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08/08/12Shake Rattle & Roll!Earthquakes. The small shakers like last night’s 4.4 magnitude I actually enjoy. For me, there has never been a yoga class or any other conscious attempt of mine to “be present” that can clear all of the mind chatter out of my head like a Southern California earthquake. There is a sense of awe that comes with the ground shaking beneath my bones as windows rattle, wood structures creak and my dogs’ stand at attention with tilted heads. Suddenly, my world seems very small, as my awareness of a much greater power, God for me, is absolutely undeniable. Admittedly as I bask in the ominous force of them, there is a “what if” quiet fear in the back of my mind. But, when the earth stops moving and the dogs are at rest... |
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06/18/12Giddy up!Horsing around in Palos Verdes is a great way to enjoy summer! Whether you are a wanna be cowboy, a Zen-minded nature lover, you have kids out of school looking for something fun to do, or you have just always wanted to ride a horse some day, the peninsula offers a treasure chest of great horse experiences. From breathtaking ocean view trail rides and private riding lessons to kids’ pony camps and spectating at professional equestrian events, we have it all right here in the South Bay. So pull on your boots and make a date with a horse. It will be good for your soul. I promise! Here are a few links to help you find a great place to saddle up or just be close to horses: www.palosverdesstables.com/... |
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06/06/12Top DogsDo you and your dog look alike? Does he/she have a blue ribbon worthy physique, bark, or kiss? Where else can you go with your pooch and you dressed in Speedos and goggles and be applauded? Move over Westminster Dog Show in New York! The Natural Balance TOP DOGS SHOW presented by Subaru Pacific will kick off next weekend’s 25th Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair Saturday, June 9 at 10am. This year’s theme is “Athletes & Champions” in the spirit of the Summer Games. Last year, after recovering from a serious bout of “my face hurts so hard from laughing” as an event judge, I volunteered to chair the event - a must attend for all dog lovers. Besides great fun, we are raising money for... Posted at 12:12 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
Cowboy boots, dressage boots, work boots, hiking boots, ski boots and fashion boots. An unshakable passion for boots and the earth loving, adventurous lifestyle that keeps mine dusty most of the time began with childhood. Horses, dogs, nature, the arts, and my family’s construction business shaped my life. Today, living on the glorious Palos Verdes Peninsula, my boot prints are bigger, my interior design projects have replaced Dad’s building sites and new dogs and horses soften the ways of the world. But, all that moved my spirit most as a child, still blissfully does. Welcome to my blog. Diane Barber 
