There might be undiscovered jewels to visit close to your home. A new delightful distraction I recently discovered is a farm playground just 25 minutes from where I live. Underwood Family Farms The farms are located in Moorpark – Ventura County. My sister-in-law mentioned it a couple of times over…
I think most of us have people in our lives that inspire us. They lead by example. They walk their talk. One such person in my life is John Carter. Meet John John was born in 1943 although he’ll tell you he doesn’t think he’s that old. He has lived…
I sure hope I’m like Marylou Denyer when I am 90 years young! My good friend and business partner, Circe Denyer, has the most fantastic mom. Marylou Denyer – high among people I admire! Marylou and the Computer So often I hear seniors lament the fact they cannot figure out…
In May 2018 I discovered a new delightful distraction – Disney’s Rollickin’ Roadsters car ride. The Ride The ride is located in the Cars Land themed area of Disney California Adventure – inspired by the Disney·Pixar franchise, Cars. Quoting from an article: The story behind the Rollicking’ Roadsters is that…
We all have people who, during the course of our life, set us on a new path. One of the individuals who dramatically shifted my life is Gerry Reiche. His wisdom can impact your path, too. The meeting in 2006 I met Gerry Reiche by happenstance. A musician friend of…
When the chatter of the mind is so overpowering that we cannot control it, distractions come in handy. Multitasking? In his delightfully funny scientific book, Brain Rules, John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and affiliate Professor of Bio-Engineering at the University of Washington, says multitasking is a myth. We are biologically…
I vividly recall the afternoon I decided to change my life. What I did can change yours, too. It was a Sunday. I was in my early 20’s. I had spent yet another weekend locked in my room, crying most of the time; depressed, wondering what on earth I…
If there is anything I like more than taking photographs, it is turning photos into paintings. Filters, filters, filters I have a library of filters I use to turn photos into paintings. Besides Photoshop, I use Photomatix, Filter Forge, and an online editor called Picmonkey. My friend uses many free…
