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It’s Magazine Day in...

It’s Magazine Day in...

Body We normally use this space to share a photo of readers holding a copy of the magazine in some far-flung destination. Recent examples include a bamboo forest in Japan, a boutique hotel in Ohio, and a boat on the Danube in Budapest.
THESE FEET WERE MADE FOR WALKING

THESE FEET WERE MADE FOR WALKING

THESE FEET WERE MADE FOR WALKING

Body Humans are “designed” to walk. The good news is that walking is a great form of low-impact exercise that can improve your heart health and blood flow/pressure.

AROUND TOWN

Body The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Board of Directors has adopted a resolution approving membership for the city of Fountain Valley. OCPA will now submit a request to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for Fountain Valley’s membership certification.
Photo credit: Photo by: Rawf88 | Dreamstime.com

Photo credit: Photo by: Rawf88 | Dreamstime.com

HOW THE 1913 FREEZE CHANGED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Body In early 2023, many Southern Californians learned for the first time that it can snow in the valleys and beach areas, with flurries reported in Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Disneyland, Riverside, and other unusual locations.
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Photo credit: © Antonia Cos | Dreamstime.com

THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS CARDS AND WHY WE STILL SEND THEM

Body As the holiday season approaches, many of us dive into the tradition of sending and receiving Christmas cards. But have you ever stopped to think about how this custom began? The tradition dates to the mid-19th century, with its origins rooted in England.
PUMPKIN CUSTARD

PUMPKIN CUSTARD

PUMPKIN CUSTARD

Body This is a childhood favorite of mine. If you want to make it more diet friendly, you can use nonfat evaporated milk and/or substitute Splenda for the sugar.