Living

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Body Looking out the window of my office, I’m reminded of the famous scene from the 1960 film, The Time Machine. The lights are blinking, the dial is spinning and outside the window of Rod Taylor’s laboratory, the world is whizzing by.
PLUG INTO THE SUN

PLUG INTO THE SUN

PLUG INTO THE SUN

Body For years, residential solar power has been limited to suburban homeowners who have the space and financial resources to invest in permanent, roof-top installations. But a new form of renewable energy is beginning to attract attention across the United States.
LIVING ALONE, LIVING WELL

LIVING ALONE, LIVING WELL

LIVING ALONE, LIVING WELL

Body As I pulled my vehicle into the garage, I smiled as I was “happy tired.” I was looking forward to an evening of dinner with friends and reading a new bestseller. I am one of the 28% of adults age 65 and older who live alone, and I have lived on my own for 14 years.
►Find the Fountain

►Find the Fountain

►Find the Fountain

Body There is a small fountain hidden among the pages of this magazine. Email a photo of you pointing to the hidden fountain to publisher@fvlm.com. We will choose one random winner from all of the photos we receive.

AROUND TOWN

Body The Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach will present its Hula & Hooves Gala & Horse Show from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept.
The Recruitment Committee for the 2026-2027 Grand Jury (Photo by Jayme Mekis)

The Recruitment Committee for the 2026-2027 Grand Jury (Photo by Jayme Mekis)

THE JURY’S IN

Body The jury may be out somewhere, but the new 2026-27 Orange County Grand Jury is definitely in. Since 1890, and pursuant to the California Constitution, a new grand jury has been empaneled every July for the past 136 years.
Scott on his father’s lap

Scott on his father’s lap

Being a Dad

Body People talk about the “dad bod,” but having a beer belly doesn’t make someone a dad.