Born in the Philippines on July 10, 1932 of Eurasian descent, Neile Adams McQueen is 57% Basque (Spanish), 10% English and Irish, 26% Asian (Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian) and 7% Polynesian. She spent the Second World War in Japanese-occupied Manila, emigrating to America with her...
Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers. ...
Here we are in April of 2022! It’s time for Easter egg hunts and for filing federal and state income taxes! It’s also time for April showers that we hope will bring an abundance of May flowers! There’s always a lot going on in April...
Reminder: With Covid, all theatres still require proof of vaccination and wearing of masks to attend. Morna reviews APARTMENT LIVING - Los Feliz, A DEATH-DEFYING ESCAPE - Hollywood, THE PATH TO CATHERINE– North Hollywood, and A HEATED DISCUSSION - Downtown....
I will never forget the day I learned that loneliness is a growing crisis. In fact, it’s a killer. It was several years ago when I first became aware of this horrific fact while watching TV when Dr. Vake Mirthy, the 19th surgeon general...
Cutting energy waste in the home is not only good for the environment - it can also save you money. Most people wouldn’t expect it but washing machines and dryers are some of the biggest energy wasters in homes. One study estimated the nation’s residential laundry...
For most people in their retirement years, every penny counts. But a huge number of those pennies can end up going to Uncle Sam, which is why it's important for older Americans and their families to understand as much as they can about the tax...
Californians have always been threatened by fire, flood, and mudslide. The last decade has produced some of the most virile wildfires that the State has ever had. These wildfires have cost consumers millions of dollars, and over a billion dollar loss in California from all...
Recently, I caught the news that the ‘Ellen’ show was in its’ last season. As I don’t typically watch this, I was curious. In viewing a few episodes, it became abundantly clear Ellen is emotionally attached by much of what she does. ...
Walter Stacy Keach Jr. (born June 2, 1941) is an American actor and narrator. Keach was born with a cleft lip and a partial cleft of the hard palate, and he underwent numerous operations as a child. Throughout his life he has usually worn a mustache to hide...
Just in case you happen to be among those of us who feel occasionally worried or concerned that we’re not quite as sharp as we used to be or that our memory to recall, retain, and remember information is dribbling away, read on....
Live Theater is Back! However, with Covid rules still in effect, please note that all these theatres require proof of vaccination, and you must wear a mask when inside. So, here goes… Morna Reviews: RAPUNZEL ALONE - Los Angeles & Beverly Hills, APARTMENT LIVING -...
Welcome to March of 2022! This month we move into Daylight Savings Time on the 13th, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th, and welcome Spring on the 20th! While we’re busy changing our clocks, drinking a bit of Irish Coffee, and breaking out the...
Limited outdoor growing space or cold winters may have you missing fresh homegrown vegetables. Make this the winter you try growing a few vegetables in a sunny window or under artificial lights....
Harvey and Laurie Fichtelberg are very active at age 78 and 76 respectively. Their list of outdoor/indoor activities is extensive; playing pickleball several times a week, walking or hiking on trails easily accessible from the Morningside community where they live, using the gym, attending exercise...
Kicking off 2022 at the Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head, we appreciated the quieter side of Honolulu, just a couple miles away from bustling Waikiki Beach. The 13-story, 52-room boutique hotel was originally built in 1961, near the base of Diamond Head. It’s one of...