Today is the first anniversary of the birth of this blog. I chose to celebrate an anniversary instead of a birthday because if my parents, Mark and Dorothy Murakami, were still living, it would've been their 66th wedding anniversary. I've had so much...

Guest blogger Joanne Lozar Glenn writes about sharing ones life stories. She will be my guest for the next six Wednesdays. Enjoy! Last Friday, about 80 people came to Borders Bookstore in Tysons Corner, Va., to hear nine local writers reveal how...

Recently, my husband and I visited our granddaughter. We knew she would start walking any day. She did take baby half steps while we were visiting. Of course, right after we left, she took off and according to my son, she took about 25 steps! What's...

Many issues faced by seniors such as heart problems, arthritis, and even Alzheimer's disease are said to be a result of inflammation. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and is a member of the ginger family. It has been used in...

This is a short post because I'd like you to enjoy the original article and video. Yesterday, Reuters ran an article called "Japan's elderly playgrounds show fun is for everyone." They stated that the popular workout classes use playground equipment...