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Eleven Months Later

Altadena, CA. Nearly a year after the Eaton Fire carved its way through the foothills, the town is still living in its shadow. Eleven months sounds like enough time for life to snap back into place, but for many families, the calendar doesn’t match reality. People are still scattered across borrowed bedrooms, spare couches, and motel rooms that were never meant to be home. Entire neighborhoods feel like they’re holding their breath.

Dec 30, 2025

Is it weird that I enjoy eating dinner alone more than with friends?

Dear Uncle Gary, Is it weird that I enjoy eating dinner alone more than with friends? Signed, Recluse Dear Recluse, Not weird. Not even close. In fact, I’d argue it’s a sign of emotional maturity, and possibly excellent taste in dinner companions. There’s a quiet kind of magic in solo meals. You get to eat what you want, when you want, without negotiating over appetizers or pretending you’re fascinated by someone’s latest juice cleanse. You can savor the silence, binge a show