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How to Protect Yourself in an Active Shooter Situation

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 26 Comments

Baby Boomer Women | Self Defense | Active Shooter

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

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 8 Comments

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

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

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

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 4 Comments

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

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 8 Comments

Beach in Pass-a-Grille

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...]

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