The Power Of Contemplation: Embracing Life's End From A Spiritual Perspective The contemplation of life's end from a spiritual perspective offers a profound opportunity to embrace the inevitable with grace and acceptance. This reflective practice encourages individuals to connect deeply with their faith, finding solace in beliefs that transcend mortal existence. It isn't merely about accepting death; it's about recognizing it as a significant part of life's journey, one that is imbued with meaning and purpose by spiritual understanding. Through contemplation, fear and uncertainty can be tra ..read more

by Alexis Griffin for PureAudacity.com The Importance Of An Active Lifestyle For Senior Citizens: Unlocking The Fountain Of Youth NOTE: Be careful using these ingredients. Use them only as prescribed by their manufacturer. Consult these manufacturers if you have any questions. The importance of an active lifestyle for senior citizens cannot be overstated, often heralded as the proverbial 'unlocking of the Fountain of Youth.' In a phase of life where physical and cognitive decline seems inevitable, engaging in regular physical activity emerges as a beacon of hope, offering not just an extensio ..read more

Ditch the Store: Making Household Cleaners from Common Ingredients Written by Alexis Griffin for PureAudacity.com ChatGPT Absolutely! Making household cleaners from common ingredients is not only economical but also environmentally friendly. Many store-bought cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to both the environment and human health. By making your own, you have control over the ingredients and can opt for natural solutions. Here are some recipes to get you started: All-Purpose Cleaner Ingredients: 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 cup water 10-15 drops essential oil ..read more

10 Secluded Coastal Retreats: Unwind and Rejuvenate in Lesser-Known Coastal Towns and tell me about fun things for active seniors to do for relaxation Secluded Coastal Retreats: Unwind and Rejuvenate in Lesser-Known Coastal Towns Mendocino, California, USA: Located on the rugged Northern California coast, Mendocino offers breathtaking ocean views, serene beaches, and charming coastal trails. Active seniors can enjoy activities like hiking in Mendocino Headlands State Park, exploring the quaint village, or simply relaxing with a book at one of the picturesque coastal inns. Tulum, Quintana Roo ..read more

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is an iconic promotional vehicle associated with the Oscar Mayer brand of hot dogs and other meat products.  When I think of hot dogs I always think of Oscar Mayer. Now this is awesome advertising for an awesome product.  Here's a brief history of the Wienermobile: Invention and Early Years (1936-1950s): The Wienermobile was first created in 1936 by Carl Mayer, nephew of Oscar Mayer, and his friend Erwin Cook. It was designed as a marketing tool to promote the Oscar Mayer brand during parades, store openings, and other events.   The original ..read more

Despite the knowledge researchers are still trying to understand regarding the mind, America’s favorite beverage is pouring up bold evidence in regards to better brain health in seniors. To read the full article go to:https://blog.silvercuisine.com/coffee-tired-to-better-brain-health-in-seniors/ The ramifications of getting older are much more than accumulating wrinkles and a shrinking height. Beyond the external and visible outcomes of natural aging, the core of human intelligence can also be compromised. In fact, compromised brain health can even synergize the declination of physical h ..read more

The original hippies of the 1960s are still alive and well today, though their grandchildren may refer to them as 'neo-hippies'. Despite the passing of time, many similarities exist between these two generations. Core values such as peace, love, and understanding remain at the forefront of a hippie lifestyle. Beliefs such as living a sustainable life and caring for the environment are just as hip in today's world as they were in the 60s.     The hippie movement is still alive and well, although modern hippies look very different from their original counterparts. Public gathering ..read more

1960s price for a haircut: $2.50 (at a basic salon) to about $5 (at Vidal Sassoon's London salon, though there was a widespread—and false—rumor that the celebrated hairdresser charged $5,000 to give Mia Farrow her famous pixie haircut) Today's price: $14 (at Supercuts) to $125-$220 (at Frederic Fekkai, depending on the stylist) and up. What brings this up is the fact that my hair today costs $40 and I have a lot less hair at 70 than I did at 17. I remember the barber down at the end of my street has the standard revolving barber pole.  Things have changed. When was the l ..read more

September Terrorist Strike America The September 11 attacks, commonly called September 11,were a series of four coordinated acts of terrorism perpetrated against the United States of America on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, by al-Qaida, a militant Islamist terrorist organization, . On September 11, 2001, 19 gunmen affiliated with al-Qaeda, an Islamist extremist group, hijacked four planes and carried out suicide attacks on targets inside the United States. The attacks, a series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks carried out by 19 militants associated with al Qaeda in 2001 ..read more

  Hippie History By An Old Hippie Written by Darrell Griffin. I graduated from Franklin High School, Stockton, CA,  in 1970. I had to do some good old-fashioned research for this article. There is an old saying that if you “If you can remember a lot of details about the 60’s then you were not there.  Most of us hippies smoke a lot of cannabis doing the 60’s, so our memories may be a little foggy about the details of the Hippie movement. At any rate this is how I “remember” the start of the Hippie movement.  I just turned 70, and I am still a Hippie.     The m ..read more