Let’s Talk Nutrition
Being a mom takes a lot of energy- which then constantly has to be restored. One of the ways that we do that is through our nutrition. Nutrition is a […]
On campus this fall – online after Thanksgiving?
Colleges are struggling to make decisions on whether or not they’re going to have fall term on campus or online. Seems that about 30% of the incoming freshmen are waiting […]
UCs make bold plans to eliminate the SAT and ACT!
The University of California (UCs) plans to drop the SAT and the ACT, and create a new test for high school juniors and seniors. Over the years, UCs have complained […]
New Podcast: Amidst chaos — Reinvent yourself!
During the chaos that the coronavirus pandemic has caused, take this time to reinvent yourself. Listen to my 10-minute podcast as I discuss where this really started and how we […]
Gen Z Slang Dictionary
I remember back in the 60s and 70s when my generation’s slang was a unique form of communication created to exclude the “square” older generation. It was kind of like […]
UC and CSU updates and more
UNCERTAINTY. That is the best way to describe the world of our current high school graduates and their prospects for their fall freshman experience. Normally at this time of year, […]
Sharing appreciation for Central Fire!
Just wanted to share the love and appreciation for our local firefighters at Central Fire in Santa Cruz/Capitola/Soquel, CA. Not only are they on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic, […]
New Podcast: “Disenfranchised” by Michael Beck
There seems to be a generational gap between boomers and Gen X-Y-Z youth about, well, everything. Instead of sticking our heads in the sand and assuming we’re right, listening to […]
Reflecting on my term as Mother of the Year
I am reflecting on my one-year term as the 2019-2020 California Mother of the Year today as I pass the “baton” on to Simona Grace, the new 2020-2021 California Mother […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Four generations of Kawana girls! My Kawana grandmother loved babies and when Nicole was born as her first great granddaughter, she couldn’t get enough of holding Nicole. My mother says […]