Do you ever find yourself so busy you neglect taking time for yourself? You may be caring for a spouse, child, grandchild, pet, or business, and your needs get pushed to the last place. But sometimes, setting aside time for laziness is beneficial for your health and mental state especially if you are over 50. You don’t have to think about anything important and may find … [Read more...]
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski – Netflix Documentary
In 2013, I wrote a blog post about a genius artist and sculptor I knew in the early 1980s. His name was Stanislav Szukalski. It caught the eye of the producers of a documentary film about his life called "Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski." They asked me to do a filmed interview, and I appear in the film for a few seconds. It was produced by George and Leonardo … [Read more...]
How to Use Cooking Oils for Better Health as You Age
We all use cooking oils but are we using the best ones for our health? As seniors, we need to be careful about heart health and inflammation, among other concerns. Chef Gerard Viverito offers tips on how to oils to not only enhance the flavor of our food but for wellness as well. Cooking oils and smoke points Heating cooking oils can be tricky because not all oils are … [Read more...]
Success As a Baby Boomer Entrepreneur is All About Location
I interviewed Kali McFadden, who is a senior research analyst for Lending Tree. They conducted a study on the Best Places for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs to live. In a nutshell, here were the results. My city, Los Angeles, is #9 on the list, which I was excited to hear about since I’ve been an entrepreneur and freelancer practically my entire life. Find remote work you … [Read more...]
BlacKkKlansman: Movie Review
The film BlacKkKlansman was directed by Spike Lee. I went to a screening and reception for it at TV Academy. Even though it takes place in the past, it is timely for what is happening now. You can watch the film on Amazon Prime here. I knew nothing about what the movie was about going in but I’m glad I saw it because, in my opinion, it was Spike Lee’s best work so … [Read more...]