[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...
Welcome to March 2023! Time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and get ready for Daylight Savings Time and the Spring Equinox. The good news is that warmer weather is on the horizon. If you’re like me, you’ve had enough of being cooped up with the...
Queen Latifah is quoted as saying, “My mom has always been my champion. She was very smart and grounded. She said, 'Save your money. Pay your taxes. Don't put everything in one basket,' but she let me explore and be creative.” No matter whether you...
The countdown begins for the most exquisite super bloom of flowers in Northern San Diego. The arrival of giant and small vibrant colored ranunculus annually announces Springtime in Carlsbad. These delicate flowers only bloom from the beginning of March to Mother’s Day in May each...
Fight the post-holiday blues with a bit of indoor gardening. Keeping your houseplants healthy and looking their best with a bit of grooming this winter is sure to lift your spirits....
Morna reviews LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL – Hollywood, HAROLD AND MAUDE – North Hollywood ,DID YOU SEE WHAT WALTER PAISLEY DID TODAY? – La Mirada, and KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY - Westchester...
This month, Morna reviews FIFTY YEARS AT SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE, STAGED – Laguna Beach, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT – East Hollywood, and YAACOBI & LEIDENTAL – West Los Angeles....
It’s no surprise that succulents, including cacti, are popular. These easy-care houseplants come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes making them perfect for any home....
Last month I discovered the newly refurbished VEA Newport Beach located across the street from Fashion Island. Owned by the real estate investment group Eagle Four Partners, they upgraded the former Marriott Newport Beach next to the Newport Beach County Club and Golf Course. Debuting...
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Marilee Marrero Stefenhagen Former County of LA Public Library Administrator is having the time of her life as a retiree; meeting fascinating people who are active seniors, and volunteering for Soroptimist International of Norwalk and other women’s groups. Re: photo taken in front of the...
Greetings! It’s February 2023, so let’s get ready to celebrate Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents Day! February may be the shortest month of the year, but it sure is a busy one with three holidays on the horizon. With any luck at all, Punxsutawney...
Later-life relationships can be magical, you know, I’ve seen it happen time and time again. Just when you think your life is over you get another chance at love. Particularly if you feel that you are worthy of being loved because feeling worthy is the magnet...
James Oliver Cromwell (born January 27, 1940) is an American actor and activist. Some of his best-known films include Babe (1995), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), L.A. Confidential (1997), The Green Mile (1999), The Queen (2006), Secretariat (2010), The Artist (2011), and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)....
February is a short month because of the Roman King Numa Pompilius wanted to fully sync a new calendar with the lunar year. Why does it become 29 days every four years? Numa added a leap month at a certain interval, by adding a 29th day to February,...
Holiday family visits, cruises, warm-weather getaways—there are always plenty of reasons older adults want to travel. At the same time, many others are avoiding travel because of the expense, the crowds and the environmental impact....
How can you improve your quality of life? Here are three lifestyle factors that might help....