03 Aug Rediscovering Big Bear Lake
Summer is one of the best seasons to drive up to the alpine mountain town Big Bear. With the pandemic keeping many at home, the drive from Los Angeles is less than two hours....
Author: Suzette Peterson
03 Aug Nature’s Side of Florida
Embracing the nostalgic aura of an “Old Florida gem,” Franklin County calls to everyone in search of a place to relax and reconnect. The area represents nirvana for discerning anglers and wilderness lovers alike. Set on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s northwest panhandle, this...
03 Aug SOCIAL SECURITY IMPERSONATION SCAM
It is August 2020 and it is hot out there! Summer is full on, and sadly, so is the coronavirus pandemic. Most of us are still under Stay-At-Home orders, so hopefully we are staying indoors where it is usually cooler than the rising temperatures outside. ...
03 Aug Be a Pearlmaker
Georgie Lapp was a trailblazer and a pearlmaker. Which is why her wonderful uplifting keynote message and resounding standing ovation live on in my heart and memory. Some years ago, Georgie was the keynote speaker for my very first fundraising luncheon to raise...
03 Aug The Best Dahlias for a Backyard Cutting Garden
Dahlias are bold and beautiful flowers that are easy to grow in any sunny garden. They are also spectacular in summer flower arrangements. With just a few dahlias, you can enjoy picking your own fresh-cut flowers every day from July through September....
03 Aug Is My Avocado Habit Bad for the Environment?
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3']EarthTalk® is a weekly syndicated column produced by Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer for the non-profit EarthTalk. To find out more, submit a question, or make a donation, visit us at EarthTalk.org. [/vc_column] [vc_column width='2/3'] EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is...
03 Aug Theater Reviews by Morna
Dear Homebound Theater Lovers: There are many live recordings of Broadway shows you can watch via BroadwayHD.com* - a streaming service you can access on your computer, iPhone, tablet, or TV. Here is a sampling of a few personal favorites…*this requires a subscription with a monthly...
02 Aug Senior in Action – Ron Singerton
Singerton: “As a youth, I watched my father paint murals on our walls at home. That was an inspiring influence and I began painting when I entered college. About twenty years ago I started sculpting in stone: marble, alabaster, onyx - a favorite activity. My...
02 Aug Tribute to Dr. Joyce Johnson
I have worked with Dr. Joyce for the past seventeen years, assisting her with creating nutritional blueprints based on blood test chemistries. It is with mixed emotions that I announce her passing—with sorrow because she will be missed, but with gratitude because she is now...
02 Aug Snippets from August 2020
Recipe
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. A low calorie, protein and fiber rich food. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place parchment paper on baking sheet and mist with olive oil spray or drizzle on. Take ½ lb. and cut in half lengthwise large Brussels sprouts, place in small bowl and toss with 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Place sprouts on prepared baking sheet, not touching. Next step is up to you – try sprinkling bacon, onion and garlic over the top of all. Or choose cranberries, balsamic vinegar and pine nuts. Or try other seasonings you enjoy. Add a bit more EVOO to your liking. Roast for 10 minutes. Flip, then continue cooking until sprouts are crisp-tender and slightly browned, about 8 to 12 additional minutes. Serves 2, season with salt and pepper to taste.
What’s Special about August
August is known for many things, even though it is void of a National Holiday. It is named after Augustus Caesar, founder and the first emperor of the Roman Empire, who was posthumously adopted by his maternal great-uncle Gaius Julius Caesar. In the early Roman calendar, August was called ‘Sextillia’ the sixth month and only 30 days. So that Julius and Augustus would have the same number of days in their months, a day was taken from February. This month has two birthstones: Peridot, which is among the older known gemstones and green in color and Sardonyx, which is lesser known white and brown banded gemstone once believed to have mystical powers. The official flower is gladiolus, Latin ‘gladius’ meaning a sword.
In 79 A.D., the volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted in Pompeii. August has been considered the ‘dog days of summer’. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the dog-star.
Resources
No more yard sales – try these websites: Poshmark.com, Tradesy.com, ThredUp.com and Offerup.com for selling clothes and other items. Use eBay.com or Facebook Marketplace to sell furniture, trinkets, and gadgets.
02 Aug California Department of Fish & Wildlife News
Is it Really Safe to Go Into the Water? and CDFW Hatcheries Complete Release of 20 Million Young Salmon...
02 Aug Legislative Impact on Drug Pricing
Despite the coronavirus emergency, The Senior Citizens League, TSCL is continuing its fight for you to protect your Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits. We have had to make some adjustments in the way we carry on our work, but we have not, and will...
02 Aug A Safer Home for Senior Independence
Where do you want to live as you grow older? Surveys of people aged 50 and older show that a large majority want to age in place, staying in their own homes even as their health needs change....
02 Aug Greetings from the Editor – August 2020
Many Thanks to Our Contributing Columnists! Good things are coming your way. Believe it. Change your thinking. Change your life....
28 Jul Warren Beatty – A Life Well Scripted
Henry Warren Beatty, born March 30, 1937 is an American actor and filmmaker whose career spans over six decades. He has been nominated for fifteen Academy Awards, including four for Best Actor, four for Best Picture, two for Best Director, three for Original Screenplay, and...
03 Jul Senior in Action – Gordon Stefenhagen
Born in 1942 during World War II, Gordon grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois. As an only child, he spent considerable time with nearby cousins on his mother’s side of the family. Card games were a popular pastime in the winter and picnic trips to...