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The Voice of Los FelizFear as a Force MultiplierThis is an essay I had hoped to finish in time for Halloween, as that seemed quite an appropriate release date given the topic. Nevertheless, finishing it tonight, the 24th of November 2025, my final night of 56 seems even more appropriate. I have been considering the topic of fear and the difference between bravery and courage for most of the year. So, sharing what I have learned feels like an important ritual before I begin to celebrate my 57th trip around the sun.Whenever I host a stage show, the terror I experience during the day leading up...
2025-11-2526 min
The Voice of Los FelizThe Voice of Los Feliz (podcast) Episode 8The arts, culture, food and politics … There’s something for everyone in this month’s show! The festivities begin with part two of host Phil Leirness’ conversation with local icon Tony Fanara, the proprietor of Palermo Italian Restaurant on Vermont Avenue (Palermo celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year). Phil and Tony discuss the American Dream, Tony’s favorite foods, and Tony’s run for Governor of California! The first annual Los Feliz Film Fest takes place at the end of April. Phil sits down (at The Desert Rose) with festival founder Vuk Mitrovic to get the full det...
2025-04-171h 06
Taste Buds With DebMatlock, the Magic of Food & Lentil Salad with Yael GrobglasOn this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with actress Yael Grobglas. Grobglas, who played the series regular dual-roles of 'Petra' and 'Anezka' on "Jane the Virgin;" Hallmark Channel's "Hanukkah on Rye;" and recently started an arc on the new "Matlock," believes food is magical. "It can heal you, it can make you happy, it can bring people together," she says. Grobglas was born in France and grew up in Israel, and loves the cuisines from both. Some of her happiest memories involve holidays and food.
2024-10-3020 min
The Voice of Los FelizHauntedHalloween …All Saints’ Day …The Voice of Los Feliz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Dia de los Muertos …The veil is thinning.I am not sure I believe in hauntings perpetrated by non-corporeal spirits. I have been haunted by living beings, however, and I have been haunted by regret, and by the loss of what used to be. So, whether the thing that goes bump in the night is within me or without me, I do...
2024-10-2912 min
The Voice of Los FelizThe Voice of Los Feliz (podcast) Episode 3Coming to you two days later than we planned, jumbo-sized Episode 3 picks up on themes host Phil Leirness explored in his essay “Getting Involved”. Join Phil, his trusty announcer Marc Hershon, and his brilliant musical director Jon Lawlor, as they take you to the House of Pies, Figaro Bistrot, Barnsdall Art Park and the Hollywood Sikh Temple for conversations with four of the most active members of the Los Feliz community. (art work courtesy of Debra Matlock and the LFIA)The festivities get underway with Phil offering a preview of the second “Viva Los Feliz” show. It...
2024-10-031h 49
The Voice of Los FelizThe Voice of Los Feliz (podcast) Episode 2We ring out August with our most cinematic episode yet! Sure, it’s only our second episode of “The Voice of Los Feliz” podcast, but that doesn’t make our claim untrue. Join “podcast royalty” Phil Leirness, along with his trusty announcer Marc Hershon and his brilliant musical director Jon Lawlor, and let them take you on a journey to Alcove, to a rooftop high above Los Feliz Village, and to an office in Burbank overlooking Warner Bros. In the process, you will become much better acquainted with three Los Feliz stalwarts …Brian Morrison isn’t only a brilliant film...
2024-09-011h 39
ACB Events20221008-1 Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB)
20221008-1 Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB)
20221008-1 General Session – Morning Day 2
Missouri Council of the Blind
66TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAM
All Things Western!
Reconvening of 66th Annual Convention, Matterhorn Room
Call to Order, President Kay Malmquist
Invocation, Patrick Patton
Credentials Report, Susan Sanderson, Chair
In Memory, Denny Huff
Bylaws and Resolutions, Janelle Edwards, Bylaws and Resolutions Chair
Treasurer’s Report, Jack Lenk, MCB Treasurer
Committee Reports
Chronicle, Debra Whitt, Editor
Membership, Wilma Chestnut-House, Chair
Education and Advocacy Report, Patti Schonlau, Chair
Emergency Preparedness, April Gray, Chair
Public Relations, Chip Hailey, Chair
Amanda Clark, St...
2022-10-081h 55