The historic Diablo Country Club was established in May 1914. Part of a large land parcel purchased by developer Robert Noble Burgess in 1912, it was known as the Oakwood Park Stock Farm stretching over 6,000 acres from Green Valley Road to Mount Diablo’s peak. The grassy knolls and woodsy terrain was home to thoroughbred …

If you read my last article, Another Election Year, in the November issue of Alive Magazine, you would know that I’m not overly political. I am proud to be an American citizen and I do exercise my right to vote, but it’s not like I would ever join a call center movement and interrupt your …

Interest in outdoor education and recreation has spiked significantly in recent years; cautionary stories about our sedentary digital lives abound, as do ad campaigns and editorials imploring us to get outside and explore. As more of our culture looks to reconnect with an authentic experience in nature, schools are also looking for ways to broaden …

I typically write about family issues in the context of my most embarrassing stories growing up;, my daughters’ total disregard for my amazing sense of humor or how our dog’s persistent flatulence condition has ruined many a family fun night. However, a larger majority of us deal with much more serious family matters, especially when …

Have you noticed that combining unrealistically high expectations with the chaotic pressure of the season is a “perfect recipe” to create holiday stress? In addition, when insecurities are stirred into the mix of our holiday behaviors, the natural joyful flavor of the season…often soggily sinks to the bottom. Can you relate? I sure can. Unfortunately, …

It is no secret that the investment landscape has changed significantly over the last few years. We are witnessing a sea change to many of the traditional investing principals of years past. The financial markets are more dependent than ever on the coordinated actions of policymakers around the world. No longer can we totally rely …

It was 1:00 a.m. when the alarm to her business woke her up. She thought it was another false alarm, so she didn’t want to notify the police for fear of incurring a false alarm fee. But it was a burglar, who broke the glass to the front door, trashed the place and got away with …

For people who are living together and building families, getting married is not always automatic. Some couples, for various legal reasons, can’t get married. Some people choose not to get married. I’d like to address some of the legal ramifications of the impact of getting married versus not getting married. As same gender couples can …

The Holidays are upon us once again and to keep up with all the excitement we have put together some of our favorite things. Here are some of our most popular products that women love. What We Love: Neulash: Eyelash Growth Stimulator Fleur Visage Why You’ll Love It: You can achieve the look of a …

Keeping warm this winter is easy…just cozy up on your sofa with a Snuggie and stay there ‘til spring! However, if leaving the house is part of your plan, then investing in a coat is something I strongly suggest. There are wonderful options to choose from when you’re braving the elements, and here are my …