We are rehearsing for the Holidays! Always one of our favorite shows, our Christmas show this year will be filled with wonderful music, dancing and a few surprises. Rehearsals are especially fun with songs that we recognize and love doing. This year’s show will include...
While staying overnight at The Ritz Carlton, San Francisco, I kept humming the lyrics ‘Get your kicks, at The Ritz’ from the song ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz” by songwriter Irving Berlin, Located in the prestigious upper class Nob Hill neighborhood, guests can now indulge in...
Question: Do you consider yourself an active senior, Brigit? I would say yes, compared to many people my age. I don’t have any serious health concerns because I walk with my dog Teddy every day, exercise three times a week at Curves, eat a healthy low-carb...
I never realized it before but I recently learned that if we restrain ourselves from cutting in and interrupting conversations, we may very well be lowering our risk for heart attack. Yes, according to recent studies, researchers have found that people who interrupt others are...
Live theater is back, and thriving, and here are some shows to see this month. All of these indoor theatres have safety protocols in accordance with LA County regulations: Audience members must wear a mask, show evidence of vaccination or a recent negative test, and...
Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than a gift that supports both interests?...
Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than a gift that supports both interests?...
Harvey Keitel (born May 13, 1939) is an American actor and producer. He has played in such films as Mean Streets (1973), Taxi Driver (1976), Blue Collar (1978), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Thelma & Louise (1991), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Bad Lieutenant (1992), The Piano (1993), Pulp Fiction (1994), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Cop Land (1997), Red Dragon (2002), National Treasure (2004), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Youth (2015) and The Irishman (2019). He has also...
Here we are in October of 2021! At the end of this month, we’ll celebrate Halloween, where many of us join together in the season of “trick or treat.” One day out of the year, it’s fun to dress up in costumes and pretend...
Harvey Keitel (born May 13, 1939) is an American actor and producer. He has played in such films as Mean Streets (1973), Taxi Driver (1976), Blue Collar (1978), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Thelma & Louise (1991), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Bad Lieutenant (1992), The Piano (1993), Pulp Fiction (1994), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Cop Land (1997), Red Dragon (2002), National Treasure (2004), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Youth (2015) and The Irishman (2019). He has also...
As the nation is beginning to realize that Covid 19 will become just another disease that we must be aware, there is a settling in phase happening. Those individuals refusing to vaccinate have interesting views. I am not referring to folks with medical...
As people age, they are at higher risk for certain eye diseases and conditions that can cause low vision and impact quality of life. These include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. September is Healthy Aging Month and a great time to...
Our retirement dreams might include travel, hobbies, spending more time with family, and having time for all those other things we’ve always wanted to do. So we carefully budget for our basic expenses, as well as all those nice extras. And the earlier we start...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that nearly two million people aged 65 and older live in nursing homes in the U.S. The growing number of individuals residing in nursing homes raises the concern that they are not receiving the appropriate...
It’s September 2021, and believe it or not, summer is almost over! The fall equinox is coming up soon -- and before we know it, we’ll be headed down the home stretch toward the end of the year. As the days grow shorter and the...
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....