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Spring has arrived, and I am enjoying all the beautiful flowers on my morning walk.

I would like to see a Forum that pulls together material on longevity, even articles on, "nicotinamide mononucleotide supplementation." It's very pricy but has limited research and seems to have minimal effects. Much better known are studies on the "Blue Zones" of Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya, Costa...

@hollydolly Are you talking about the ex who left you for a much younger gal, who financially ripped you off, and who caused you so much misery? I am glad that you obviously forgave him. But 69 is awfully young age. I am at 90 no longer in a perfect shape, but I am hanging on. My ambition is to...

Left: The 2 batteries for the remote-controlled automatic gate are lasting about 5 years. The last time, it costs me over $300. I took plenty of pictures, and so this time, I did it by myself at a cost of $40 for the 2 new batteries. They are located in the back of the panel. Right: I fixed a...

Is anyone cold? Come and visit me. <https://ktla.com/los-angeles-weather> Sunrise was today at 7:01 AM. Depending on the outside temperature, I go walking/hiking starting before sunrise at expected 100+ degree daytime temperature, or much later on a cold winter day. Today birds greeted the...

After changing the batteries in our remote-controlled automatic gate, I cut up some fallen branches. Then to the local office of the California DMV to drop off my annual registration renewal fee for my 2012 subcompact Toyota Corolla ($173) and the biannual smog certificate (about $65.) Then...

Pictures of my hike this morning continued, but I often walk around our small town instead. And every evening another, shorter walk. On the other side of the Santa Ana Mountains lies the Pacific Ocean...................Wild growing cacti. Our so-called "Inland Empire" East of Los Angeles is...

Hiking in nature makes me feel happy. Wherever I look, there is something beautiful. But flying birds, jack rabbits, and coyotes are usually too fast: by the time I focus the camera, they are gone. When my pups freeze, then it takes me a moment to figure out what they have spotted. Hiking...

Some flowers seen on my morning walk with the dogs. More flowers at How are you today?

Some flowers seen on my morning walk with the dogs. More flowers at How is your day Today? Chat about your plans and achievements 2026....

My younger daughter brought her family over to us; what a commotion. Of course, my 6 year old grandson and his Beagle dog were the center of attention. My grandson throws self-made paper planes .............................................and painting is always fun. I bought him a drone that...

I would easily get rid of my overweight if my wife weren't such a fabulous cook. Actually, I became overweight only after I had married her. How can I say, "no," to my wife when it smells and looks so good? And then fruits and nuts. Also nutritional supplements in case I missed something...

@CinnamonSugar I am sympathizing with you. Our mid-forties daughter is again living with us while studying full-time. We parents have to tip-toe and be quiet so our daughter will succeed. And I can't remember how often we had to bail out our children. Rather than listen to us, they had to...

The Santa Ana Winds are blowing like crazy this morning, as seen hiking with my pups. Nature is wild and beautiful. The wind exhausted this small bird, while larger birds (hawks?) are soaring in the sky (cropped and enlarged but not too good.)

I am sending you some flowers from our garden to cheer you up. Our Eucalyptus Trees bloom in red and white. Our Oleanders also bloom in red and white. Atrium flowers are my wife's favorites..........................................and someone told me the name of these, but I forgot. See...