Being spiritual means different things to different people. For some, it is rooted in a specific religion; for others, it is more about making a conscious effort to be mindful. Holiday Retirement spoke to three religious leaders from three different religions to understand their perspective on what it means to be spiritual. As individuals age, […]
Cecil Purnell and The Art of Collecting
We all, whether intentionally or unintentionally, collect objects. There are hobbyist collectors for everything imaginable, from stamps (philatelists) to subway tokens (vectorists). Due to its almost universal appeal, the psychology of collecting has been the subject of study for years. There are almost as many theories as to why we collect as there […]
How do we clean up a toxic disaster in LA’s back yard?
By Olga Khazan A version of this story ran in the Chatsworth Patch and NeonTommy. It’s only a 45-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles to one of the most toxic hills in the country _ a vivid case study of the chaos that ensues when scientific hubris meets corporate carelessness. Just follow U.S. 101 north into Ventura County, take […]
Underground Water Source Faces Natural Extinction
Baguio City – An underground water source in one of the villages in this mountain resort city is threatened to become extinct if no action taken. The city government, village officials and the residents themselves had been remiss in their responsibility to protect this gift from nature which has been serving villagers in Irisan and […]