It’s hard to believe, but November has arrived. That means 2019 is almost over! If you’re like me, there’s probably a lot to do between now and the beginning of 2020. For one thing, Thanksgiving is coming up soon. And then there are a lot...
Boarding the 157-foot, 49 passenger Galileo motorized sailing ship from Marina Zeas in Athens, Greece, we were excited to embark on an 8-day ‘Jewels of the Cyclades’ cruise showcasing some of the most popular Aegean Islands....
On a recent Sunday I was invited to wear my Ms. Super Senior California USA crown and sash and join more than two hundred cheering men, women, and children who were gathering at Ontario Airport at noon to extend a surprise welcome to thirty-two United...
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver born October 8, 1949 is an American actress. Dubbed "The Sci-Fi Queen", Weaver is considered to be a pioneer of action heroines in science fiction films. She is primarily known for her role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise. The...
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Jan Fowler is author of the best-selling book, “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of national & international awards); winner of Gold Halo Award from the So. California Motion Picture Council for Outstanding Literary Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Town...
High desert sage brushed mesas snuggle up to the curves and jags of the soaring Sangre de Cristos Mountains, while brilliant sunlight and rainbow halos captivate the uninterrupted stretch of Taos’ pale blue sky. Deep red bunches of ristra punctuate the earth-toned adobes that complete...
Newport Beach is one of the top Southern California multigenerational staycations for active families to relax and renew. Staying overnight at Fashion Island Hotel offers a multitude of activities for all ages, starting with a swim in the sparkling pool and bubbling whirlpool. One feels...
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Jan Fowler is author of the best-selling book, “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of national & international awards); winner of Gold Halo Award from the So. California Motion Picture Council for Outstanding Literary Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Town...
Here we are in October of 2019, and Halloween is just around the corner! Now is a good time to think about what costume you’ll wear to the Halloween party at your local senior center. And now is always a good time to think about...
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Dr. Steve Mason "We make some of our greatest gains when we see old things in new ways." Contact Dr. Mason by email at drsbmason@aol.com [/vc_column] [vc_column width='2/3'] The Best Laid Plans The other day I came across a list of the Top Five Regrets that people report having. ...
Jewel Tolliver-Robinson nominated her friend, John Barnes, to be featured as a Senior in Action. Jewel said, “I met John Barnes in the 1980s when he was Senior Supervisor of Student Affairs in the Office of the Registrar at UCLA. I was...
Over recent decades, the incidence of cancer has escalated to epidemic proportions, now striking nearly one in two men (44%) and more than one in three women (39%). This increase translates into approximately 56% more cancer in men and 22% more cancer in women over...
October begins Fall and the season of giving. I am impressed with a local dentist that has decided to provide complimentary dental exams for veterans. October is also Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases awareness month. ...
Jerome Allen Seinfeld born April 29, 1954 is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He is known for playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the sitcom Seinfeld, which he created and wrote with Larry David. The show aired on NBC from...
Dear EarthTalk: Is the plan to sprinkle dust in the stratosphere to reflect some of the sun’s rays away from Earth to prevent global warming science or science fiction? -- M. Jackson, Tampa, FL...
Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer's disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don't expect too much. It's not easy for them to plan their days and do different tasks. People with...