July 4th not only started with a bang, but we here in Los Angeles had quite a roll as well. I was just getting out of the shower and was stark raving naked when the earthquake hit. Suddenly the bathroom started to sway. We live on the bottom floor of a two-story apartment building so there’s always the chance of being crushed like a bug. The tremor lasted for about 30 … [Read more...]
What are the Best Places in the U.S. for Baby Boomers to Retire?
The largest generation is now reaching the beautiful age of retirement, and they’re challenging the traditional views on what that means. Baby boomers have hardly been typical in their housing preferences and their choice of best places in the U.S. to retire is certainly a topic of interest. So to where is this generation moving now? A recent study by apartment search … [Read more...]
Spray Tan by V.C. Chickering – Author of Twisted Family Values
V.C Chickering is the author of the new novel "Twisted Family Values." She has written for Comedy Central, MTV, Lifetime, Cosmo and other publications. She started her writing career in her mid-forties. This is a sample of her work. Spray Tan Like so many others I finally got the wake-up call when my dermatologist told me I had some precancerous cells on my cheek. “I mean it … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Protect Your Identity in Today’s Age
Digital advances have come fast and furious over the last two decades. Every miraculous breakthrough is very quickly superseded by the next; many of them going on to capture the imagination of millions of people around the world and entering the mass market bracket. Among them are Facebook, Instagram, Google, iPod, Android, Ipad, Iphone, Cloud apps, Twitter, and so many others. … [Read more...]
Caregiving for a Loved One and the Impact it Can Have on Your Life
In general, I love to write about sexier stuff like travel, fashion, and lifestyle for women over 50 but sometimes life intervenes. Taking care of a sick loved one is a challenge. Obviously, you’d like to see them get better but sometimes it’s a waiting game. It affects everything in your life from going out with friends, your work, traveling, and even what you eat. Caregiving … [Read more...]
