by Kate Fuglei | Oct 20, 2020 | Featured, Guest Writers |
My Uncle Ed used to insist he had ridden a bicycle from Nebraska to Guatemala. He claimed he had learned to swim by being thrown into the Mississippi River when he was four. He said he had roped steer on cattle drives from Abilene to Texarkana. My father frowned on... 
by Archie Adams | Oct 13, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
What is Homesteading? Most people may be well acquainted with the term “homesteading” as it referred to the Homestead Act of 1862, a government program under which a citizen who was 21 or older could claim public land, live on the property and farm for... 
by Debbie Ficarra | Oct 11, 2020 | Education, Expert Advice, Guest Writers |
There’s no question that parents are spending more and more time with their kids these days. COVID-19 has forced almost all parents to take a step back from their jobs and their commutes and focus their energy on the people at home. With all of this extra time on... 
by Kate Fuglei | Sep 26, 2020 | Guest Writers |
My father- in-law was always 100% supportive of his children and grandchildren. They could do no wrong. Once, when he was visiting LA, we came home from a pre-school conference about my elder son. I told my father-in-law what they had said. “He is slightly... 
by Coach Mac | Sep 21, 2020 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers |
NCAA Division Player, Coach Mac, gives tips on what’s important to look for when buying lacrosse gear and an in-depth review of the ECD Carbon Pro 2.0 Shaft Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in America Lacrosse is an exciting fast-paced game that is played... 
by Cheryl Farrell | Sep 19, 2020 | Guest Writers |
The time when you wake up and before your feet hit the floor, your relationship with the world changes forever. Your new super power says “no” to things that take away your energy, joy, or peace. “Coming of Age” means being responsible to your true desires... 
by Natalie Soriano | Sep 18, 2020 | Education, Guest Writers |
Inspiring Teachers Will See Past Teenage Awkwardness In high school, I was one of those kids who got to school two hours early and spent a lot of time there after hours. It wasn’t always for sports or clubs. I loved my teachers. They were some of the best people I... 
by Lisa Rogers | Sep 17, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
Making Simple Changes, One Product at a Time, in a Disposable World As I said when I began this series of articles. I am not writing for those of you that find it easy to be virtuous and plastic free seemingly overnight. Those of you who easily started making homemade... 
by Marjorie Hope Rothstein | Sep 12, 2020 | Guest Writers |
Today, I choose awareness. I choose to be aware of the beauty of life and living. I choose to be aware of the simple pleasures in life. I choose awareness of joy, awareness of peace, and awareness of love.-Iyanla Vanzant In these challenging times we are experiencing... 
by Daniel Francis | Sep 11, 2020 | Guest Writers |
Life Lesson Learned at a Young Age “It’s called a lug nut,” my dad said to me. As a Navy Chief, his dress whites were immaculate. This day, though, his hands were darkened from the oil and grease that caked the wheel and wrench and the big, heavy metallic objects he... 
by Kate Fuglei | Aug 21, 2020 | Guest Writers |
The Stephen Sondheim song I’M STILL HERE rings in my head often these days. One of the lyrics goes, “I should have gone to an acting school, that seems clear.” The song itself is about an old actress who has seen it all and survived. I didn’t go to any fancy acting... 
by Debbie Ficarra | Aug 17, 2020 | Education, Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
Navigating through our new lives during the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be difficult for everyone. Even the most knowledgeable professionals often don’t know what to believe or what to say when people ask them questions about the pandemic. “How long will this... 
by Cheryl Farrell | Aug 9, 2020 | Guest Writers |
This month, while we focus on the idea of integrity (the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness), Cheryl Farrell shares her experience and asks some important questions: How do customers perceive your company’s image and... 
by Cheryl Farrell | Jul 19, 2020 | Guest Writers |
In California we are always aware of fire season. Our new contributor, Cheryl Farrell, connects a past experience during the Woolsey Fire and our theme of “Character”. Thank you, Cheryl! These times of overwhelming uncertainty evoke déjà vu in me.... 
by Kate Fuglei | Jul 15, 2020 | Guest Writers |
Kate Fuglei, writer and actress, in character as Rachel Calof —The Rachel Calof Story: A Memoir With Music Inspired by the Past A grayish brick has a permanent place of honor in the middle of my desk. On top of the chunk of brick sits a round black piece of smooth... 
by Marjorie Hope Rothstein | Jul 13, 2020 | Design, Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
“No matter what the circumstances are on the outside, home is where the heart is. To live well is to experience joy, bliss, gratitude and a reverence for a life which can heal the soul.” Nowhere Else To Go If there ever was a time where I wanted to... 
by Kate Fuglei | Jun 30, 2020 | Everyday Hero, Guest Writers |
Working the Frontline at Trader Joe’s: Everyday Hero Max Lazebnik Dedication to his colleagues and his customers during the Covid-19 pandemic I have great respect for my nephew Max Lazebnik. He is a visual artist with stunning talent. He has had two recent... 
by Lisa Rogers | Jun 24, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
Start living a plastic free life by replacing plastic bottles and tubes in your bathroom with more environmentally friendly personal care & hygiene products. I must say that the longer I use the alternatives to the single use bottles that I so frequently bought in... 
by Dove Rose | Jun 23, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
I have learned a new way of living lately, as we all have in these delicate times. I have transformed my work into a remote business, which has allowed me to continue to work with all of my clients and expand out to many others who have moved out of state over the... 
by Anne Cochran | Jun 21, 2020 | Education, Expert Advice, Guest Writers |
It’s the Little Things that Matter “Anne, Suzy isn’t doing anything that will look good on her college applications. I’m so frustrated with her.” “Anne, what in the world should I do about Joey this summer, now that COVID-19 has essentially shut down the plans... 