“Arnold Hano’s treasure trove of columns provides us with a smart, provocative, and thoroughly entertaining guide to life in Laguna Beach. The voice is as sharp, insightful, and personable as ever, and from these columns emerges a panorama of Laguna life as seen through the prism of Hano’s intelligence and social activism. These collected scenes personalize local history and reveal not only the author’s impeccable craft but also his deeply rooted commitment to celebrating and preserving Laguna’s unique quality of life. Enjoy!”

                                         –Dan Duling, screenwriter and scriptwriter for Laguna’s famous Pageant of the Masters.