Note: The world is a fascinating and interesting place. Sometimes seemingly unbelievable coincidences occur. This random story caught my attention and it is a true story. On July 28, 1900, King Umberto was dining in a small restaurant in the town of Monza. The owner of the restaurant, who served him, bore a striking resemblance…
Category: Inspiration
Popularity of online news continues to grow
While print newspapers continue to close around the country, the popularity of local online news continues to grow. When we started the Paso Robles Daily News almost six years ago, we had no idea how successful it would become. With a record number of subscribers, readership continues to grow every month. Paso Robles Daily News…
What’s good: Dancing, fasting, sex, silliness, smiling, standing
Dancing can reverse the signs of aging in the brain As we grow older we suffer a decline in mental and physical fitness, which can be made worse by conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. A new study, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, shows that older people who routinely partake in physical exercise…
The latest news in longevity research
I enjoy reading the latest research into longevity. It helps me stay focused on being healthy and gives me optimism for the future. When I need a little inspiration I just think of my racquetball buddy Lloyd Miller, who turned 90 last summer and still hits the gym every day. He is a living example…
Fellow racquetball player Lloyd Miller still active at 89
There’s no time to slow down Getting older is all about taking it easy, relaxing and slowing down – right? For some, this may be true, but not for Lloyd Miller – an active 89-year-old whose regular exercise routine keeps him fit, active, healthy and happy. Born and raised in Burbank, Lloyd served in the…
LA Rams standout Dennis Harrah speaks to Rotary Club
I had the honor of introducing LA Rams standout Dennis Harrah at a recent meeting of our Paso Robles Rotary Club. He came to our annual Cats vs. Hounds luncheon, where we met all the high school football players from Paso Robles and Atascadero before they played in the big rivalry game. The game did…
How I conquered death
I’m gearing up for a repeat of the biggest challenge of my life next week. Here is a recount of our team effort from last year: Last year I faced the toughest physical challenge of my life to date. I joined an amazing team of runners in the 178-mile Reno-Tahoe Odyssey relay race. Over the…