As the weather and gardens transition from summer to fall, it is time to adjust your maintenance practices to ensure the health, longevity, and beauty of your landscape. Proper fall care will increase winter survival, support pollinators, and reduce your future workload....
Morna Martel reviews: THE POWER OF THE NEW YORK TIMES, SOLOMON'S CHILD by TOM DULACK, and END OF THE WORLD by ARTHUR KOPIT (1937-2021)...
On August 12, 2021, the Supreme Court heard the case of Chrysafis v. Marks. This case was a request of New York landlords for relief from COVID related halts to evictions. The landlords argued that the September 2, 2020 CDC issued public health order...
Imagine having to place breakfast on the table bright and early each weekday morning (no exceptions), then scurry about as you help gather up jackets, pencils, a lunchbox, or books if need be, before driving your grandson or granddaughter to school in time for that...
Penny: “I always get a charge out of my birthdate, 5/l/51. It’s fun to see people’s reaction to that string of numbers! And coincidently, my younger sister was born on the first of May three years later. My sister’s married name is Younger, so she...
Driving up to the Allegretto Vineyard Resort transports guests to an Italian-inspired and crafted luxury hotel. Years ago, owner Doug Ayres of the Ayres Hotel chain, drove up to Paso Robles and discovered fertile land on rolling hills ideal for growing grapes. He learned that...
We’re Back! The California Sizzlin’ Seniors did their fabulous Sensational 60s and 70s show at the Orange County Fair on August 13th. The show was a hit with wonderful songs that included Hard Day’s Night, Let’s Twist Again, Locomotion, Today, Itsy Bitsy Bikini, I Got...
Worley was born on September 6, 1937 in Lowell, Indiana, the third child of Rose Irene (née Gardner) and Joseph Lauraine Worley. In 1962, her parents divorced and her father remarried, having four children with his second wife, Nancy....
Microscopic bugs called microbes can be found in your eyes, mouth, gut, skin, and everywhere else. But don’t be alarmed. Most of your microbes are useful. They help you digest food. They prevent dangerous infections in your organs. And so much more. They’re vital for...
As summer comes to an end, we look back and wonder what did we accomplish? I hope many of you are taking the time to reflect on what has meaning, is important, and fulfills your purpose....
Here we are in August 2021, and summer is in full swing. Lots of HOT weather ahead for most of us. It’s time to grab a tall glass of iced tea or lemonade, relax in your favorite easy chair, and chill out! That’s my plan....
At age 79, Sumio Yasutake is making the leap into retirement on August 1, 2021. As owner of SY Nursery in Cerritos, he worked full-time, six days a week since he founded the business in 1970. The SY nursery is a six-acre wholesale nursery, open...
Grow an abundant harvest with some timely garden care. Arm yourself with a few basic tools, a bit of time and regular visits to the garden throughout the growing season to keep plants healthy and more productive....
Last month I had the opportunity to sail on the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Edge from Fort Lauderdale on a 7-night cruise. It was the first ‘mega-ship’ ship to leave an American port in over 15 months. This historic sailing was at 40% passenger capacity, with 99%...
Yesterday I bought new all-purpose scissors to use in the kitchen, but just couldn’t break open the hard-to-cut, form-fitting plastic packaging it was encased in to get the scissors out. Of course I could have tried cutting the package open with my old scissors, but they...
For some interesting programs that will help one feel safe because they are OUTDOORS, here are a few suggestions for the month of August....