I love October. The heat of the summer has lessened as much as it can in Los Angeles, and funny as well as scary decorations are appearing on people’s lawns. It’s also a time to celebrate the harvest whether it’s wine, pumpkins, or corn stalks. I'll drink to that. Our Baby Boomer Bloggers are reflecting on what's happening around them and how they are feeling these days. You … [Read more...]
Are You and Your Home Ready for an Extended Vacation?
Extended vacations are great and can be a fantastic way to hit the “reset” button if you’ve been feeling stressed. However, planning for a long time away from home can end up adding to your stress if you’re not careful. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little extra patience and preparation, you can get yourself and your home ready for a long time away. … [Read more...]
Nuovoware Water Bottle Carrier: My Favorite Walking Bag
Staying hydrated when you are walking is super important especially when you are older. Injuries are common in seniors who neglect to drink enough water. I found this out several years ago when I suddenly fainted at a dinner party. Now I carry a water bottle wherever I go, in my car, on walks, or anywhere outside of my house. While browsing on Amazon, I found a Neoprene … [Read more...]
Siphonysta Siphon Coffee Brewing System Review
There are many ways to brew a cup of Joe like French Press, pour-over, drip, and expresso, which I was already familiar with. However, I had never heard of siphon brewing until I was invited to a special press event in Los Angeles, along with other writers, to watch a demo of the Siphonysta coffeemaker. We were treated to a lovely morning of coffee tasting and met with … [Read more...]
6 Things You May Hate About Getting Old
Life is short and the older we get, the shorter it seems. Except for a few species like the tortoise, humans live much longer than our animal friends. Human lifespan wasn’t always that long as most people expired before the age of 60 well into the 20th century. Both of my great-grandparents were born in the 1850s. They immigrated to New York from Poland, then part of Russia. … [Read more...]