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what more might I have done with my
Submitted by
Jan Fowler life and my dash. And then I am reminded
Jan Fowler of the numerous unexpected ways that my
life turned out to be so wide, full, and
“One of the greatest moments in the deep. It was simply because I was blessed
history of the world” with good health and opportunity.
What an awe-inspiring captivating Yesterday versus Tomorrow
moment the lunar landing was. There was The replay of “Apollo 11” reminded me
nothing quite like it in human history. of how much our society has achieved in
And because of television, the world was the past 50 years and how many people
united as we all walked on the moon with have contributed hard work as they strove
astronaut Neil Armstrong when he for excellence, perfection, and lofty goals.
stepped onto the lunar surface 50 years In our lifetime, you and I have
ago. witnessed amazing advances in instant
Then and Now communication, including the internet,
I don’t know about you, but I was so use of cellphones and electronic devices,
overwhelmed with emotion when I saw astonishing medical breakthroughs such
the recent replay of “Apollo 11” that I as robotic surgery and control of Aids, the
wept. Because, for me, Apollo 11 was a work of robots and drones, plus benefits
chronological marker and nostalgic of automation and electric vehicles.
reminder of my life then versus my life But in the next 50 years during our
now. childrens’ lifetime, is it too much to hope
At the time of the moon walk, I was the for a vaccine to ward off cancer and
young mother of three children all under dementia, a surefire way to stamp out
the age of five. I remember that on world hunger, the discovery of an
Sunday, July 20, 1969—a sultry day in effective method of treating the common
California—we gathered our family cold, and achieve world peace?
together in front of our small black and The fact that all astronauts made it back
white television with rabbit ears, and to earth safely was, in itself, another
joined in the worldwide excitement over profound accomplishment, proving that
the astronauts’ journey of 238,000 miles we are capable of doing incredible things.
from earth to the moon. The children So as time moves on, it looks like we may
didn’t fully understand all that was going continue to shoot for more incredible,
on, but they understood that it was impossible things. Could that be another
something very very exciting so they shot at Mars? 7th Annual Taste
settled down and for the most part, were Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
quiet. “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na- The 7th Annual Taste of Rancho
After viewing the amazing tional & international awards); winner of Gold
unbelievable walk on the moon, which Halo Award from the So.California Motion Santa Fe
made headlines around the globe, I Picture Council for Outstanding Literary An event of the
remember wondering what other awe- Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence Rotary Club of
inspiring breakthroughs and events my in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Rancho Santa Fe,
children would witness or experience Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award; is being held on
during their lifetimes. former television host & KSPA radio host of Sunday, October
“Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”;
My dreams for my own life then were speaker, contributing author for“Savvy Women 6th, 2019 from 4:00
comparatively simple. I was preoccupied Revving Up for Success”; founder of Starburst to 7:00 PM in the heart of the Ranch.
with such goals as saving $5,000 for the Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which Guests of our event will have an
down payment on our first home, which supports Redlands Drug Court. opportunity to stroll around the
cost $34,900 back then, and was part of a www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes historic and iconic grounds of The Inn
brand new development. And I recall the feedback and comments about her columns at Rancho Santa Fe while sampling
many years of joy which that lovely home and invites you to leave her a message on fine wines and beverages from the
brought us. her website. Rancho Santa Fe area.
In those days, I could never ever picture
myself turning 50 or turning grey because In addition, our local restaurants
such concerns seemed an eternity away. A Game of Trivia to Play... will be offering a taste sampling of
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