San Francisco Weather

Having lived all over America, this native of San Francisco makes the bold claim that San Francisco weather is the jewel of American climates. Although I know that there are those who love the hot, broiling...

Independent Living Centers

I am a baby boomer. As a result I am facing the same situation as many other Americans my age, how to deal with an aging parent. My mother is getting older and now that my father passed away she is struggling...

Hosting A Bridal Shower

Some cultural traditions get so worn, with the same old agendas. The bridal shower is one such tradition. It's kind of like a birthday party where the kids play pin the tail on the donkey. The traditional activities get worn out. Everyone who...

Pocket Watches

My grandfather used to fix mechanical pocket watches as a hobby. I didn't understand him. There were many things I didn't understand about him, but to me this was one of the most baffling. He was so quaint...

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Clothing Designers

When I was growing up, I didn't put much emphasis on clothing designers. This is probably because my mother never did, and I just put on my clothes and walked out the door. I always wanted to look nice, but buying clothes because of a designer label...

Positive Thinking

We hear so much about eating healthy, exercising regularly and avoiding lifestyle choices like smoking. While this is certainly good advice, we don't hear as much about our patterns of thinking and attitude...