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Artistic Touch: Sculptor finds signs of inspiration
Published 8/11/2011 at 4:25 p.m. 0 comments
Helene Oppenheimer's sculptures provoke thought. They depict people who are dealing with challenges: sight or hearing impairment, loss, handicaps, being different in one way or another.
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Unlimited Horizons: Learning about tai chi
Published 8/9/2011 at 4:56 p.m. 0 comments
Tai chi is a 2,000-year-old Chinese martial art. It has long been thought to have a positive effect not just on the body but on the mind, as well. It is a physical art form that focuses on movement and ...
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Senior Advocate: Learning about Senior Concerns' boutique
Published 8/9/2011 at 4:02 p.m. 0 comments
Q: I believe it was last year sometime that you wrote about Senior Concerns' Bargain Boutique and Thrift Shop. Can you bring me up to date on any changes they may have made and any pending shopping events?
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Artistic Touch: Art has been woven through the fabric of her life
Published 8/4/2011 at 5:29 p.m. 0 comments
After a long career as a magazine editor for a professional photography publication during which she made quilts in her free time, Carolyn Ryan retired several years ago to pursue art full time, combining talents and skills she had already ...
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Senior Advocate: Questions about Alzheimer's, long-term care and elder abuse
Published 8/2/2011 at 4:10 p.m. 0 comments
Q: I have had several family members who were victims of Alzheimer's disease and am most interested in any progress that is being developed to eliminate this disease. Do you know of any event that will be discussing this subject?
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Margaret Nesbitt column: Sharing memories before it's too late
Published 8/2/2011 at 3:32 p.m. 0 comments
The kind of column I write that receives the most attention from readers is when I write about my past. Invariably, it will unearth memories that people have of their youth and upbringing, and will often bring memories to the ...
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Artistic Touch: Rivers run through artist's paintings
Published 7/28/2011 at 4:36 p.m. 0 comments
The river is a frequent subject in Marilyn Noad's paintings. "The river is a metaphor for life," Noad said, talking about her paintings and her life and the changes in both on a recent afternoon in her rambling Ojai home.
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Betty Berry column: Avoid road rage by being a courteous driver
Updated 7/26/2011 at 5:18 p.m. 0 comments
Senior advocate Berry Berry offers advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of road rage.
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Margaret Nesbitt column: Bankruptcy is a difficult situation to be in
Updated 7/26/2011 at 5:18 p.m. 0 comments
Women who relied on their husbands to handle finances can find themselves facing bankruptcy after the death of a spouse.
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Artistic Touch: From Iran to Italy to America, art is his focus
Published 7/21/2011 at 5:07 p.m. 0 comments
Hessam Abrishami's lifelong journey into art began in an eighth-grade classroom in Shiraz, Iran, when he was 14 years old. The assignment was for students to draw whatever they wanted. Abrishami copied the instructor's drawing of an old man. When ...
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Unlimited Horizons: English newspapers offer a view on royal family
Published 7/19/2011 at 4:03 p.m. 0 comments
Any regular reader of this column knows how much I love newspapers. I could happily sit and read them throughout the day. The content, the smell of the newsprint and the many stories they contain just make me happy.
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Senior Advocate: It's possible to find good contractors
Published 7/19/2011 at 3:45 p.m. 0 comments
Q: My home is in need of some repairs, but I have heard some horrible stories about contractors taking advantage of seniors and hesitate to hire someone. How can I avoid becoming a victim?
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Artistic Touch: Muralist finds working with people important part of his art
Published 7/14/2011 at 5:23 p.m. 0 comments
Jeff Raum says he is fulfilling the meaning of his name, "peaceful room," through his work as an artist. "That is what I try to achieve on a daily basis," the Moorpark muralist said.
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Senior news: Luau lunch is today at senior center
Published 7/12/2011 at 4:41 p.m. 0 comments
Every month, the Santa Paula Senior Center puts on a special luncheon event. This month, a Hawaiian luau will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The menu features aloha glazed chicken, rice, salad, fruit and dessert.
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Senior Advocate: You need information to help aging parents
Published 7/12/2011 at 4:13 p.m. 0 comments
Q: My parents are getting on in age and will eventually need my assistance. I have no idea where to start planning. Can you suggest some starting points?
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