by Kate Fuglei | Jan 23, 2021 | Guest Writers |
MaryEllen, Kate’s best friend, their dog and Kate “It’s a Free Country” We were a Lutheran family although my mother was raised Catholic. She became a Lutheran later in life. It may have had something to do with the fact that we lived across... 
by Cheryl Farrell | Jan 17, 2021 | Featured, Guest Writers |
When we planned the themes for 2021, we couldn’t have foreseen the events that would occur and how much the word freedom would come to mean to all of us, especially now. Thank you, Cheryl, for your insightful reflections. What Freedom Means Martin Luther King,... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Dec 31, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
I’m not blaming anyone. It’s part of our current feel good culture to try to find a remedy for whatever is ailing us. It’s just so hard during this pandemic when ALL of us are somewhat depressed, somewhat anxious and somewhat needing really badly to get away from it... 
by Cheryl Farrell | Dec 24, 2020 | Guest Writers |
Following our discussion of “Being Present”, Cheryl Farrell looks at the word “present” and challenges us to stay in the now. Thank you, Cheryl! There are at least three ways to use the word “present.” One is to receive a gift and a second is... 
by Kate Fuglei | Dec 22, 2020 | Guest Writers |
As the saying goes, what happens in acting class stays in acting class Yes, it is true. You share things with fellow actors in an acting class that your nearest and dearest family members may not even know. In a great class, like that of the brilliant Gordon Hunt, you... 
by Amy McLaughlin-Margolis | Dec 16, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
I love insidewink’s latest theme, Being Present. At first glance it seems so simple… “Yeah, yeah… I know how to be present… just breathe, be ‘mindful’, be here now… blah, blah, blah”. But is it really that simple? How present are we, actually? Amy... 
by Archie Adams | Dec 15, 2020 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers |
Green Living On A Homestead In The Winter Most homesteading families committed to green living set up their homes far away from congested areas. Living green promotes a healthy environment by producing as little waste as possible and proper disposal of that waste.... 
by Lisa Rogers | Dec 9, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
In her continuing series chronicling her journey away from one-use plastic, Lisa Rogers takes a look at water bottles. Does Drinking Water Have to be Linked to One-Use Plastic? That the single most fundamental need for our survival on a daily basis has become so... 
by Coach Mac | Dec 1, 2020 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers |
Coach Mac from Verdugo Lacrosse shares with us another lacrosse equipment review. In this article, Coach Mac will be reviewing the ECD DNA Lacrosse Head. Why Lacrosse Players Should Use It The ECD DNA Men’s Lacrosse Head meets regulations for youth, high school, and... 
by Archie Adams | Nov 24, 2020 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers |
If you are considering being a homesteader or already homesteading, below are a few homesteading ideas to help you improve your skills for successful homesteading: A Must-Have for Successful Homesteading Homesteads are all different, but most have some things... 
by Amy McLaughlin-Margolis | Nov 20, 2020 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers |
When I think about insidewink’s theme of Improvement, I am inspired. I am one of those people, who even on my toughest days, is always committed to being the best version of myself. But, there is something I want to share that so important for all of us to recognize…... 
by Cheryl Farrell | Nov 11, 2020 | Guest Writers |
Always thinking about ways to improve the situation and how to make things better, our contributor, Cheryl Farrell, discusses Homeless in Los Angeles and how to step up to serve the un-housed community. Thank you, Cheryl! The World Is Better When I Think Of Hope A... 
by Dove Rose | Nov 7, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
“Addicted To Improvement”- It’s a real thing, people! And I should know because I definitely drift into this pattern at times. The good thing is that I catch myself when I am leaning that way and I make a conscious choice to come back to one of my... 
by Kate Fuglei | Nov 3, 2020 | Guest Writers |
My elder son went to the United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point. Parents were invited for grand occasions and ceremonies. But one November during his second year at West Point, I had a business trip to Manhattan and decided to visit him during a... 
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... 