I interviewed the author, health and wellness coach, and fitness trainer D.D. Forrest (Daniella). Her book is called “Own Your Wellness: Giving You the Tools to Break Through Your Plateaus.” Her book deals with diet fads, diet plans, and how to achieve optimal health and wellness as you age. Watch our interview on YouTube I interviewed 98-year-old Elaine LaLanne who … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: 4th of July Weekend Chit Chat
I live in a diverse neighborhood in Los Angeles. The neighbors who live at the end of our cul de sac put on a huge fireworks show each year. It’s almost professional. Fireworks are illegal in LA except for approved venues because of fire danger but on the 4th they blast away at multiple locations. We never had to leave our homes to watch them. It was a war zone of booms and … [Read more...]
Food Sensitivity Tests – Will They Solve the Mystery of a Sensitive Stomach?
For most of my early life I could eat whatever I wanted to without a problem, But, as I got older, my stomach became more sensitive to certain foods. It grumbles, churns, and sometimes passes involuntary wind, especially in the evening when I’m watching TV. You know what I mean, right? My doctors checked me out left and right and couldn’t find anything wrong. I’ve also been … [Read more...]
How to Play Trip Chaser: An Engaging Card Game for Travel Lovers
Are you an avid traveler who loves to play games? You may enjoy a game called Trip Chaser. It’s a card game small enough to take with you when you travel that you can play with 2 to 6 of your like-minded friends. There are no pieces to lose other than playing cards that fit in a handy box. The instructions are available via a QR code you access on your phone, tablet, or … [Read more...]
Malibu Boho Style: California Dressing for a Cause
I was invited to a private home (mansion) in the Malibu Hills to cover a charity event for Operation Smile. It helps children all over the world who have cleft lips and palates. I wrote a post about the organization on my Los Angeles blog here. The invitation specifically asked that we dress in Malibu Boho. I wasn’t exactly sure what that meant, but I found out after I got … [Read more...]