If you thought I fell off the planet because I hadn’t written in my blog for a while it was because I was dealing with a major disaster. You never think a catastrophe will happen to you until it does. I remember feeling sick when I heard about the Lahaina fire because I had visited Maui years ago. On January 7, 2025, Los Angeles erupted in flames because of high winds and … [Read more...]
OliviaUmma: Korean Skincare and an LA Style Event
I attended an event in Beverly Hills for fashion and beauty bloggers and influencers to promote a new Korean skincare brand, inspired by Tanghulu dessert, called OliviaUmma. The event was intended to introduce Los Angeles influencers to OliviaUmma's "Glass Skin" skincare line, created by HyeYoung Kim and her teenage daughter, Olivia Yanuzzi. It is based on Tanghulu fruit, … [Read more...]
The Colorful Murals of Los Angeles Illustrate its Diversity
You can find street art in most urban cities and even in rural communities, but Los Angeles has such a vast array of rich and diverse cultures that there is something for everyone. I found myself becoming fascinated with the murals I came across, so I started collecting photos of them. Many came from Downtown and East Los Angeles but I've also found some beauties in the … [Read more...]
Remembering the Wild 70s on the Sunset Strip
It’s hard to believe that as of this writing, Baby Boomers are between 58 and 78 years old. I don’t feel that old, do you? I went down to the Sunset Strip to meet some friends and it brought back memories of what it was like there during the 70s. Should what happened in the 70s, stay there? I wouldn’t say I was especially wild during that time, but in 1975 I moved back to … [Read more...]
Seniors Need to be Aware of Rental Scams: Here’s Why
Are you a senior looking for a place to rent? It can be dicey for anyone at any age especially if you're looking online. Rental scams are all over the Internet and if you don't watch out, you can lose a chunk of your retirement income. I was looking for an apartment to rent in Los Angeles, which is #8 on the list of the most expensive cities to live in according to … [Read more...]