Power Up with Pumpkin
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From FaceTime to Real Time: Grandparenting in a Digital World
Grandparenting from afar isn’t for the faint of heart—we are trying to juggle our across-the-state family bonds with visits and FaceTime magic. This past weekend we made the six hour trek from the Bay Area back down to SoCal for our granddaughter’s 2nd birthday (yes, 2nd trip in three weeks!). Balancing our work schedules with…
From Berkeley to Danville: Isola Sicilian Osteria Italian Restaurant
We kicked things off with Isola Osteria’s famous fresh bread and flavored olive oil, along with a delightful caponata and a couple of salads to whet our appetites.
50 Years of Breast Cancer Prevention
I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I learned about breast cancer. One of my grandmothers was diagnosed, but I believe it wasn’t until she was older. As a young girl, I don’t recall hearing much about my mom getting annual mammograms, though I remember her whispering with fear about lumps in breasts. By the time…
Healing with Plants
Insights from my weekend at the International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference in September 2024, Anaheim, California. I recently attended this conference hosted by the Plantrician Project. My first time attending in 2019 was a life-changing experience. Held in Oakland, California, it was local and cheaper for me (I lodged at home and took BART) ….
Hara Hachi Bu
腹八分目 I aspire to eat slowly. I know there are numerous health and social advantages. Admittedly, I have not yet mastered this noble practice. In this article, I will highlight the benefits of Hara Hachi Bu and hopeful inspire and motivate myself and my readers to strive towards this healthy habit. Hara Hachi Bu is…
Stand-up Paddle Board
A sport to stay healthy and fit in our 60’s and beyond. SUP in Your 60’s The stars aligned on a Sunday morning in August and the wind was less than 5 mph in Sausalito during the early hours. No traffic on an early weekend morning made for a short 45 minute commute to Seatrek. …
Ferry Fun Friday in New York
Friday was definitely my most exciting and active day of my July 2024 trip. Here are the highlights: In an effort to save time (and $), I ditched my early morning exploration of UWS coffee shops, opting for convenience and settling on the Wandering Bear iced coffee my brother-in-law has in the fridge in their…
Eleven Madison Park
Fine dining at the only vegan restaurant with THREE Michelin stars My recent trip to New York culminated in a long-awaited visit to Eleven Madison Park. Please know that I am not a professional restaurant critic. But, as a vegan food and restaurant enthusiast, I’ve dreamed of dining here since 2021 when I heard that…
Vegan in Manhattan
I spent the last 9 days of my 2024 summer break in New York City. On my “solo” trip, I explored vegan restaurants and vegan eats, balanced with A LOT of walking! I love my location at my relatives’ UWS place. Travel Day 1 I chose an mid-morning American Airlines flight from SFO to JFK,…