Life + Culture

Diwali: A Light I'll Always Carry

Celebrating family, tradition and the Festival of Lights Article by Pranaya Parmar | Photography by Parmar Family Every year, when our home begins to glow with lights and the smell of Indian food fills the kitchen, I know Diwali is almost here. For my family, Diwali has always felt as exciting and important as Christmas, a time filled with family, friends, traditions, food, laughter, and celebration. Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s most celebrated holidays. This...

Home + Design

Action Over Silence

How one community’s gratitude transformed into 30 years of refuge Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Laura's House For over three decades, Laura’s House has stood as a place of refuge and renewal in Orange County. What began in 1994 when local citizens refused to look away from the devastating impact of family trauma has grown into a comprehensive sanctuary for healing.   “Laura’s House was founded in 1994 after a group of local community members recognized the devastating impact...

Health + Wellness

Reclaiming Hope and Healing

How Garry Olson helps families navigate addiction, establish boundaries, and find recovery together Article by Heather Whitsitt | Photography by Noah McPherson For families living alongside addiction, gratitude can sometimes feel impossibly far away. Garry Olson, founder of Garry Olson Interventions, believes the work is ultimately about what families can regain: hope, stability, and, when recovery begins, the person they feared they had lost. “Every emotion you can name is in that room at...

Life + Culture

A Culture of Connection and Gratitude

Resort-style senior living offers freedom, connection, and peace of mind Article by Heather Whistlett | Photography by Noah McPherson At Watermark Laguna Niguel, some of life’s most welcome changes begin with what residents no longer have to do. Cooking, grocery shopping, home repairs, and other household tasks can give way to slow mornings with friends, an afternoon outing, a new class, or simply the freedom to enjoy the day without a list of chores waiting at home.   “Warm, intimate...