Things are often not what they appear to be. In the historical fiction A Good American, by Alex George, we are reminded of this truth. George tells the story of a young couple's voluntary escape to … [Read more...] about Book Review: A Good American, a Story About Love
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Walk the Streets of Los Angeles for the Best in Global Street Art
Each time I visit Los Angeles, my eyes are drawn to all the the art in the streets. I am seduced by what Jeffrey Deitch calls arguably the most influential art since Pop, graffiti-as we know it today … [Read more...] about Walk the Streets of Los Angeles for the Best in Global Street Art
The Mid-life Crisis is Not Operative Here
My quirky behavior is not due to a mid-life crisis. It has been a tumultuous year, I admit. But this is not about that. This is a note to you my readers, and not a post. I have much to share, … [Read more...] about The Mid-life Crisis is Not Operative Here
Innovation and Boomers in the New Normal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kw1UVovByw Over the holiday I saw Skyfall, the new James Bond movie and found that beyond the pleasure I derived from the rooftop chase scenes, the movie made … [Read more...] about Innovation and Boomers in the New Normal
Prepping in the Calm Before the Arrival of Hurricane Sandy
I have done everything the insurance companies and disaster relief people suggest in preparation for the force of Mother Nature we are expecting. Here's the info Allstate sent me in an … [Read more...] about Prepping in the Calm Before the Arrival of Hurricane Sandy
Blogalicious 2012 Introduced Bloggers to the Let’s Play Initiative
Who doesn't like to play? The Blogalicious 2012 conference was held at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas the last weekend in September. I was really looking forward to networking … [Read more...] about Blogalicious 2012 Introduced Bloggers to the Let’s Play Initiative
5 Tips to Vanquish Insomnia and Recapture Beauty Sleep
Among my friends and often even strangers, conversations abound in search of an answer to the question how can I stay sleep and get my beauty rest. Gone are the days when I would fall into bed … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Vanquish Insomnia and Recapture Beauty Sleep
Cannot Sleep: Insomnia in Mid-life
This morning (or night depending upon how you look at it ) makes probably the 10th night I have awakened before 3a.m. It has gotten to the point that I just get up. I no longer count sheep, try to … [Read more...] about Cannot Sleep: Insomnia in Mid-life