Tag: Lifestyle

Taking the Kids: To San Diego

Sunshine and exotic animals … theme parks and miles of beaches and museums to please everyone. San Diego is our pick for Pacific Coast beach areas. Even if lay-in-the-sun weather doesn’t cooperate, you can’t do better than San Diego’s world-class zoo and safari park, SeaWorld and LEGOLAND California in nearby Carlsbad. February is the 34th annual San Diego Museum Month when more than…


Make a Shower Seat for Comfort and Safety

Dear James: I am getting older and while vacationing found a shower seat to be convenient. How can we incorporate one into our tile bathroom when we remodel it?—Scott C. Dear Scott: Both convenience and comfort are attributes of a properly sized shower seat. Sitting in the spray of a hot shower is often much…


Are Fruits and Vegetables Really the Best Way to Fight Cancer?

Modern nutritional science recognizes fruits and vegetables as healthy foods that can reduce the risk of cancer, and most people agree with the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But can we fight cancer effectively by eating only fruits and vegetables? Is it healthy to eat only fruits and vegetables? Well, not…


Organist Salvatore Pronestì Brings to Life West Point’s Cadet Chapel

Towering over West Point and the Hudson River stands the impressive protestant Cadet Chapel. Built in 1910 with native granite, it combines the Gothic Revival style with the imposing weight of medieval fortresses. The chapel’s interior is 56 feet high and adorned by stained glass windows representing the biblical heritage of Christianity, with each window…


PHOTOS: Organist Uplifts Audience at Chapel in New York

Towering over West Point and the Hudson River stands the impressive protestant Cadet Chapel. Built in 1910 with native granite, it combines the Gothic Revival style with the imposing weight of medieval fortresses. The chapel’s interior is 56 feet high and adorned by stained glass windows representing the biblical heritage of Christianity, with each window…


PHOTOS: Italian Organist Uplifts Audience at Chapel in New York

Towering over West Point and the Hudson River stands the impressive protestant Cadet Chapel. Built in 1910 with native granite, it combines the Gothic Revival style with the imposing weight of medieval fortresses. The chapel’s interior is 56 feet high and adorned by stained glass windows representing the biblical heritage of Christianity, with each window…


In-Town Estate in Colonial Mexico

This residence in the heart of colonial Mexico is a charming blend of Mexican architecture and California mission style. Listed for $1.95 million, the four-bedroom, five-bath, 6,286-square-foot property is an ideal in-town estate. The residence’s central courtyard features fruit trees and a classic fountain. Above, covered terraces afford lovely sunset views over San Miguel De…


How to Create a Legacy

Songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda may have said it best: “What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” We all want to create a legacy that allows us to be remembered after we’re gone, preferably in a good way. There are many ways to go about this, but first a…


Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper Add Sweet and Spicy Flavor to Pork Recipe

Pork is known as the other white meat. For this easy dinner, I added a sweet and spicy flavor to pork tenderloin slices using the sweet flavor of cinnamon with a touch of cayenne pepper for spice. I love the flavor and texture of butternut squash, but not the effort of peeling and cutting the…


Office Essentials

Whether your office is located in a sky-scraping building in a bustling metropolitan city, or in the living room at home, this selection of workplace upgrades will make it more productive. (Courtesy of Canon) Cut the Cords Canon Pixma TS3520 Wireless All-in-One Printer $89.99 In most offices, the printer is in use all day long…