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Sunday a week ago I was privileged to attend commencement ceremonies for San Diego State University’s College of Education and Division of Undergraduate Studies. Along with seeing my American Association of University Women friend, Stormy Miller, receive her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, I delighted in viewing a new generation of graduating teachers and counselors cross the […]

This week, May 8 through May 14, 2016, is being proclaimed National Women’s Health Week – giving Americans the opportunity to refocus our commitment to advancing women’s health.  In this current proclamation President Obama references the federal government’s Women’s Health website. You will want to click on the link to discover multiple resources for taking care of yourself. Shall

Two of President Barack Obama’s Proclamations for the month of May include celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and recognizing mature adult contributions through Older Americans Month. How about if we combine these two Presidential Proclamations within the life of yoga instructor, competitive ballroom dancer and author of the recently written book Dancing Light –  age 97 year old Tao Porchon-Lynch? 

Two world-renowned musical artists passed away during the last nine days.  First was George Beverly Shea, at age 104, beloved for his singing of How Great Thou Art while touring with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Crusade. Then Prince Rogers Nelson, age 57, whose opening lyric “I never meant to cause you any sorrow” moved a subsequent generation to

“My muscles feel really good.” I said to myself after a vigorous workout at the gym yesterday. My happiness reminded me of Jack LaLanne’s enthusiasm during his 1960’s television show that many of us watched. The next thought was… “How do I share this happy muscles feeling?” Then I remembered a Boomer/Senior strength training mini-video of

 What will we never tell? The answer lies in April’s flowers – the Daisy and Sweet Pea. According to exhaustive Google research (it was just a click or two,) the Daisy conveys innocence, loyal love, and purity. It also is a flower given between friends to keep a secret; the daisy means “I’ll never tell.”  

Since April has been designated National Humor Month, we may as well share a chuckle or two with friends – particularly on Thursday, April 7, 2016, which is known as No Housework Day! Friday, April 1, set our Fun Tone for the month with our San Diego Mission Valley Library Tropical Outfit Contest and 5th

I missed normal dinner time yesterday due to attending the Women’s Museum of CA Women’s Film Festival showing of Underexposed: A Women’s Skateboarding Documentary. You may want to see this film – the athleticism of girls and women skateboarders is astounding. The women’s plight of insufficient media coverage and sponsorships is heart wrenching. My dilemma after

A Springtime present you might enjoy sharing with family and friends is the Eat Fresh website, which features budget-friendly tasty recipes and easy-to-understand nutritional information.       For feeding our Spirit…here is a seasonal phrase from early American Poet, William C. Bryant – The little windflower, whose just opened eye is blue as the spring heaven it gazes

We’re speaking French today? What does an endearment term, loosely translated my little sweetheart, have to do with National Nutrition Month? Literal translation of mon petit chou is “my little cabbage.” Now we are on to something since cabbage, whether red, green, Savoy, Napa, bok choy or brussels sprouts, is a nutritional powerhouse with disease