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Don’t Get Scammed By Your Family, or Someone Who Claims to Be Family

Don’t Get Scammed By Your Family, or Someone Who Claims to Be Family

Families are interesting. You do not always talk with every member of your family, but you still care about them. This is especially true when it comes to generational differences. In a lot of families, the grandkids don’t always have a good relationship with their grandparents. The age difference makes it difficult for the two […]

Have You Noticed All of the Colors? The Spring Flowers Have Arrived in California!

Have You Noticed All of the Colors? The Spring Flowers Have Arrived in California

With the Sun blessing California with its warm rays, it was only a matter of time before we started seeing colors grace the mountainsides. All the rain that we experience and all the muddy shoes we had to deal with have paid off. The first colors of spring have started to show with their bright […]

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Telecommuting to Work

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Telecommuting to Work

Work is something that we all know we have to do, but really don’t want to do. No one says that they want to spend a third of their lives at work. That doesn’t sound fun. Spending time away from family, and missing out on family events can be hard. It can be so difficult […]

Harmful Sun Rays

Harmful Sun Rays

Warmer days are in the forecast and spring weather is here in California. It is time to get ready for the sunshine. Most Californians love the sunshine, and after all, sunshine is guaranteed to the masses by state law. For Californians, sunlight means beach days, hiking, pools, suntan lines, and fun times. Fun in sun […]

Can You Believe a Website Said That? Here’s Why You Might Want to Question That

Can You Believe a Website Said That? Here’s Why You Might Want to Question That

Sadly, you cannot trust everything you read online. Just because something is written on a website does not mean it is true. This is one of the many attractive features of the internet. People can do whatever they want and be whoever they want. As great as this sounds, it leads to a lot of […]

PTSD: The Invisible Wound

PTSD: The Invisible Wound

With so much tragedy in the world, it’s not surprising to know someone with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 8 out 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Most people assume that in order to have PTSD, you must fought in a war. Contrary […]

Earth is Kind of Cool, and We Should Keep It That Way

Earth is Kind of Cool, and We Should Keep It That Way

Just a friendly reminder that we all live on the same planet. Earth is the only planet in our solar system with life on it. Not even just life, but with water, oxygen, plants, animals, and people. Without this Earth, we wouldn’t exhaust. It’s the starting point for the human race. The chances of us […]

The End of Spring Break Blues

The End of Spring Break Blues

We’re almost there. Spring Break is wrapping up, Easter was a blast, and now you’re looking forward to the next big break. If you’re a student, you’re itching for school to be over. Midterms have been stressing you out, and all you need to do at this point is pass. You parents are also ready […]

What Is That Strangely Sweet Smelling Cloud Floating Your Way?

What Is That Strangely Sweet Smelling Cloud Floating Your Way?

It’s a nice sunny day and you’re walking around outside. You’re strolling by some of your favorite shops on Main Street. The flowers are in bloom, and the fresh, crisp air smells amazing. As you’re window-shopping, looking for anything and everything, you notice a low hanging cloud. This low hanging cloud is an odd shape. […]

Are You Prepared for the Season to Change? Here Are Somethings to Do This Spring in California

Are You Prepared for the Season to Change? Here Are Somethings to Do This Spring in California

This winter has been cold, but it has flown by. Spring has arrived and now we have to hang up our winter gear. It’s time to break out the floral pattern outfits, sunglasses, and start warming up once again. Here in California we’re so lucky to be able to have such great and diverse seasons […]