Spring is here! We may have some rain, but the wisteria is blooming and the squirrels have an extra skip in their step. The refreshment of this glorious season is in the air. Since ancient times, spring has represented a renewal of life, a return to birth and blossom after the long, cold spell of winter.
Read MoreGo in With an Open Mind
It is never a bad thing to know what you like and don’t like, but wine tasting is the perfect time to experience something new or give a flavor you haven’t liked in the past another try.
Read MoreAvoid Wearing Fragrances (perfume or colognes)
This may sound a little strict for those of us that have our favorite perfume or aftershave of cologne. Still, any wine professional will tell you that scented body products, from perfumes to aftershave, leave a cloud of scent
Read MoreSpringtime allergies (“hay fever”) keep up to 40% of our population from enjoying the beautiful “superbloom” that followed this year’s rainy weather. Sneezing, itchy watery eyes and nose, stuffy nose, postnasal drip — these are not much fun when you are trying to hike the trails of Palos Verdes or take your dog for a walk. These symptoms are due to histamine that is released into the nasal lining with exposure to pollens in the air.
Read MoreHave you noticed all the wonderful colors springing up around the Peninsula lately? The brilliant greens of new growth on the trees to pinks of the blossoms on the trees and the vibrant splashes of color as nature paints our world. Have you noticed all the wonderful colors springing up around the Peninsula lately? The brilliant greens of new growth on the trees to pinks of the blossoms on the trees and the vibrant splashes of color as nature paints our world.
Read MoreI always feel like I am out in the country when I walk on the horse trails in Rolling Hills, I absolutely love it there. I am going to take you on a walk with me, but… I am not going to identify the streets because I usually start in a residential area and I am pretty sure that the people living there would like to maintain their privacy.
Read MoreI can remember the day I had my first rattle snake encounter like it was yesterday. I was just a young child and was on a hike in Palos Verdes led by my uncle who is a biologist with a special interest in herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians
Read MoreI meet a lot of lovely dogs on my daily walks, some have become my friends, others I just meet in passing. Many don’t keep still long enough to have their photo taken but all of them seem to share my joy of being outdoors in this beautiful area.
I thought I might introduce you to a few.
I met this guy close up and personal through a fence. I think he makes a good cover model.
Read MoreWe’ve all been there – trying to make progress with our health and fitness and yet everything gets in the way. We completely understand you…as do all fitness professionals. Our goal is to help you get to where you want to be and to help you navigate some of the not so easy steps along the way.
Read MoreFaster than a kick boxer’s foot, the word “change” can put up defenses. So, let’s rearrange things so you have what exactly you want. As you reframe “change” to “rearrange” your attitude gets a facelift. Here are five easy ways to rearrange for success:
Read MoreIt happens the same time every year, the last week of December arrives and looming thoughts of how we are going to approach the next 365 days begins to consume our minds. How can we initiate a better exercise regimen to take off those extra pounds (or Quarantine 15)?
Read MoreThere are tips, articles and blogs for organizing on a large scale virtually everywhere. Closets, garages, kitchens are the most popular. But, what about simply organizing your room?
Read MoreIf you love horses and like the equestrian lifestyle, the city of Rolling Hills Estates, on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, was founded (Sept. 18, 1957) to promote vast, natural open spaces, and to enhance the equestrian lifestyle. Rolling Hills estates offers more than 90 miles of well-groomed riding trails, with weather that allows for riding year round.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that I love the Banning Museum and Drum Barracks Civil War Museum and especially at Christmas time. This last weekend they hosted their over 30 year old Annual Victorian Christmas. The grounds were humming with activity and joyful celebration. The Museums grounds were transformed into a Christmas Festival featuring Victorian period entertainment. Of course I had to attend.
Read MoreIt’s the time of the year where Santa check his list on who was naughty and who was nice this year. Just in case I ended on the naughty list, I leave Santa the naughty list cookie bars with cup of hot tea to warm his belly and heart to encourage him to leave a nice gift for me.
Read MoreEvery December, tucked away in the south west corner of Torrance is the famous Christmas Light Area, which has been covered on the TV news and in newspapers.
Read MoreWhen you hang out with loving, supportive people, you become a better, more successful person and you add value to their life. When you build healthy relationships, you build a better you. So, here are some helpful hints to make you and others WINNERS on all levels:
Read MoreWhether you’re religious or not, the holiday season feels a bit more magical when you connect with something outside of yourself and reflect on all the things you’re grateful for this holiday season. From the first hint of the Christmas season, our minds are set on a magical journey of hope and nostalgia.
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