Protecting yourself from an active shooter is not something we ever want to think about but we need to know what to do if it happens. No one guessed a health department building in San Bernardino would be the site of a shooting but it was. The majority of active shootings aren’t terrorist-related. Most shootings are carried out by white males 18-late ’20s who have anger … [Read more...]
Garbanzo Beans Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
One of my go-to potluck dishes that everyone raves about is the tangy Garbanzo Beans Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes featured below. It's super easy to make and wonderfully tangy. Enjoy this Recipe! If you love chickpeas, as I do, you may also want to try my Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup. The health benefits of garbanzo beans Garbanzo beans are always a healthy … [Read more...]
What You Can Do to Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Your eyesight isn’t something you want to take for granted. We all face the possibility of being diagnosed with Age-Related Macular Degeneration, which is a leading cause of vision loss in people 50 and older. February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. Bausch + Lomb partnered with Prevent Blindness® to help older people preserve their sight. My … [Read more...]
Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup
The Italians know how to make outstanding soup and this Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup recipe is no exception. It’s a combination of red onions, colorful bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and Italian tomatoes with protein-rich and fiber-filled garbanzo beans. (chickpeas) Enjoy this garbanzo bell pepper soup! The soup recipe above is best served hot with artisan or … [Read more...]
Pass-a-Grille, Florida: Laid Back Fun and Kitsch
Pass-a-Grille, Florida, is on the southernmost tip of St. Pete’s Beach, outside of Tampa. A visit there is a venture back in time to the era of Pez containers, pink flamingos, and kitschy surfboards. It’s almost like being in a time capsule of old Florida nostalgia. This tiny piece of Paradise makes a charming getaway for those wishing to disappear, a romantic nook for … [Read more...]