by Kathlene McGovern | Mar 10, 2022 | Featured, Pets
Kathlene McGovern shares Part 1 of this 2 part series on how to best travel with your pets. February-March. Just long enough after the new year that the wind in the sails of our January goals has petered out, and too long before the daffodils and cherry blossoms will...
by Dove Rose | Mar 8, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured
Mix It Up! We could all play in the curiosity sandbox a bit more. So often we get complacent with our food choices, rituals, schedule, and even driving routes. I am here to invite us all to mix it up a bit; join me. When it comes to food, it can be very easy to find...
by insidewink | Feb 27, 2022 | Charities, Featured, Interviews
Living Unhoused for 100 Hours The Trebeks and The Hope of The Valley Rescue Mission have a close relationship. The Trebeks were so impressed with the work that Hope of the Valley is doing they decided to help support Ken and Laurie Craft’s vision for a large...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 20, 2022 | Featured, Reliable Recipes
A Smooth and Sweet Treat! March 2nd is Banana Cream Pie Day! So we want to make sure you are ready for the big day by sharing this delicious recipe. Dessert is always a treat and this month seems to focus on chocolate (Valentine’s Day and Chocolate really go...
by Cheryl Farrell | Feb 18, 2022 | Featured, Guest Writers
Guest contributor Cheryl Farrell writes about her circle of friends as inspired by a favorite TV show – Cheers. There’s a Sam, Diane, Carla, and Norm in the bunch. Our hope is that our stories and posts are timeless, however the week this posted, world...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 18, 2022 | Featured, Social Issues
“We deliver emergency medical and related services to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease, no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions.” donate If you were to meet Nancy Aossey CEO of International Medical Corps, in person you would...
by Dove Rose | Feb 12, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured
From Outreach to In-reach When I started writing this month’s article based on friendship, I was leaning towards the dynamic bonds I have amongst my friends. I planned on diving into the nuances of the art of true friendship. I realized something as I was chatting...
by Brad Koepenick | Feb 4, 2022 | Artists, Featured
Photo by Anthony Scarlati Queen of the Hyphenates We all know talented people, but Susan Ruth takes it off the hook. She has accomplished and created so much: Visual Artist, Singer/songwriter, Screenwriter, Writer, Actress, Podcaster… She is über talented and...
by Brad Koepenick | Jan 30, 2022 | Everyday Hero, Featured
Creating Change Tech and Passion Combined In short… Alysia Silberg is a spirited “theatre arts” kid who grew up in apartheid South Africa, lived in a pharmacy/makeup/costume shop and then honed the skills she learned to create global change. Wow. In...
by Amy McLaughlin-Margolis | Jan 22, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers
Happy New Year! And what a few years it’s been for all of us, individually and collectively as we navigate this pandemic and the unknown future of it together. I am sending you all so much love from my little desk in L.A. The new year usually brings with it...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 14, 2022 | Charities, Featured
Protecting the Wonders of Our World My late husband, Alex Trebek, and I were personal and professional champions of the National Geographic Society for many years. Alex was the founding host of the National Geographic Bee, which brought together students from all over...
by Kate Fuglei | Jan 12, 2022 | Featured, Guest Writers
Holiday Past For nearly ten years our Army son was not home during the holidays. Sometimes it was because it was his turn to take over guard duty at the base so colleagues who had children could share the holiday with their little ones. At other times it was because...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 4, 2022 | Featured, Reliable Recipes
A Good Morning! Here’s another delicious breakfast recipe where you get to incorporate your favorite vegetables for a nutritious, delicious and satisfying meal. I love making this recipe when I have guests staying overnight with me, or just want to serve up...
by Kathlene McGovern | Dec 23, 2021 | Featured, Happy Headlines
In the immortal words of J.T. – “when you feel the good, good creepin’ up on you,” the only thing left to do is “dance, dance, dance… come on.” It’s an undeniable fact that humans love to shake what their Mamas gave them. We bet you’ve been to an office party or two...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 16, 2021 | Featured, Reliable Recipes
A Great Way to Start the Day! Christmas morning breakfasts are a big deal at my home. In the past, we have featured Brad Pit’s mom’s Egg Casserole – here – for a holiday morning. Every now and then I like to add something new to an old time...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 2, 2021 | Featured, Reliable Recipes
A Fun, Different Potato Dish! Ever wonder what colored sweet potato you should use for your recipe? Well, this satisfying twist on scalloped potatoes uses both orange and yellowish fleshed sweet potatoes…the taste & presentation couldn’t be more...
by Jean Trebek | Nov 30, 2021 | Everyday Hero, Expert Advice, Featured, Videos
First: Dying To Be Me Wayne Dyer was an amazing spiritual teacher and visionary. He loved to share the good. He was so taken with Anita Moorjani’s near death experience that he brought her to many of his events so that she could share her story. Anita had just...
by Kathlene McGovern | Nov 25, 2021 | Featured, Happy Headlines
The news is chock-a-block full of headlines about our differences and divisiveness and the timeless lyrics Ben E. King has sung for generations, “I won’t be afraid/Just as long as you stand by, stand by me…” sometimes feel like a melancholy remembrance of things...
by Jean Trebek | Nov 23, 2021 | Featured, Reliable Recipes
A Creamy, Sweet, Unique Dessert I enjoy cheesecake, particularly during the holidays….I’m not sure why, perhaps the cooler weather warrants a denser dessert? In any case, the below recipe from Pati Jinich caught my eye as I love the combination of carmel...
by Dove Rose | Nov 18, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
Transitions are Hard If you believe that, then you are correct. If you don’t believe that, then you are also correct. It is a mindset, not a fact. If you see life changes as hard, challenging, unwanted, unfair, etc. then you will indeed feel uncomfortable, unhappy,...