The unfortunate truth of living in California is that you need to be prepared for wildfires. I have been working on my kit since the Camp Fire last year, and in the process I have talked to a lot of you who are not  (YET!) fire evacuation ready. If for no other reason, it is […]

If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll have one a heck of a time getting there! When it comes to your health, a clear direction will help you live longer and better. So, how can we plan our future to prioritize a healthy lifestyle? Experts say that our drive, or passion, is one of […]

One of the most gratifying things in life is eating something that you grow yourself. Food grown at home is more nutritious and delicious! You have control over what soil you grow in, and what chemicals are (or are not) used on your food. Growing food without pesticides or insecticides is entirely possible, and is […]

I’d slept in after a late night of Kung Fu training and woke up to a call from my mom. It was the morning of 9/11/01. We didn’t own a television, so I went straight to my Dad’s office,  to see the horror that had been playing out. That afternoon I taught a kids Kung […]