California On Our Minds

Whether you are directly impacted, know someone who is, or have zero ties to the fires in California, we all feel something about the devastation.  Anne McCloy, a former journalist and friend felt a calling to speak about this since her roots run deep in the Pacific Palisades going back generations.  In this episode, she shares her story, gives us a glimpse into the Palisades, we talk about how this has made us think about the things that really matter in life, and more.  

00:00 The Impact of California Fires
02:47 Personal Connections to Pacific Palisades
05:51 Community and Loss
09:04 The Emotional Toll of Disasters
12:05 Navigating Help and Donations
14:47 The Role of Social Media
17:25 The Broader Context of Disasters
20:42 Political and Environmental Concerns
23:29 The Future of Pacific Palisades
26:35 Reflections on Loss and Memory
29:34 The Importance of Community Support
32:42 Gratitude for First Responders
35:28 Continuing the Conversation

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Chapters

• 0:00 The Impact of California Fires
• 2:47 Personal Connections to Pacific Palisades
• 5:51 Community and Loss
• 9:04 09:04 The Emotional Toll of Disasters
• 12:05 Navigating Help and Donations
• 14:46 The Role of Social Media
• 17:25 The Broader Context of Disasters
• 20:42 Political and Environmental Concerns
• 23:29 The Future of Pacific Palisades
• 26:35 Reflections on Loss and Memory
• 29:34 The Importance of Community Support
• 32:42 Gratitude for First Responders