January is Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month, and I was invited to attend a self-defense class given by Thrive Causemetics at their offices in Los Angeles. We enjoyed a lovely lunch, got to try some of Thrive’s newest Sheer Strength™ Lip Plumping peptide gloss and hydrating lip tints, and were given tips on how to defend ourselves if we are accosted. The company works … [Read more...]
Can You Believe the Album “Thriller” is 40 Years Old?
I attended my 50th high school reunion earlier this year and am constantly amazed at how fast time flies by. None of us know how much time we have left. If we take care of ourselves and don’t have an accident, we have the potential to live long and active lives. We can only hope, right? Michael Jackson's iconic album is 40 years old Michael Jackson was 24 years old in … [Read more...]
How to Apply Your Superpowers Toward a Good Cause In Retirement | Book
Retirement is a lovely time. Being with friends, starting new hobbies, traveling. It is also a time when you can focus attention on a cause important to you. So, why not apply your superpowers to the cause closest to your heart? Yes, you have superpowers. Everyone has them. They may not be as cool as spidey senses or telekinesis, but they can be a powerful force for … [Read more...]
Do You Look for Ethical Brands When You Shop for Clothes?
Who doesn't love glamorous clothes? But while you're stocking your closet with chic knee-high boots and timelessly classic leather jackets, have you ever thought about how those items were made? It is no secret that clothing manufacturing has done damage to the environment – even though it's a highly profitable business. Currently valued at a humungous 2 trillion dollars, … [Read more...]
Patti LaBelle Chats About Preventing Pneumococcal Pneumonia | Interview
Pneumococcal Pneumonia is a disease every Baby Boomer needs to know about. That’s because people over the age of 65 are 13 times more at risk of being hospitalized for it than those who are 50 and younger. It’s also a major cause of death. A while back, I interviewed singer Patti LaBelle who had teamed up with Pfizer to bring awareness to the disease in a campaign. She is … [Read more...]
