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Moments in Time: A Historic Day for San Juan Elementary

Oldest continual elementary school in Orange County has been designated a historical site By Jan Siegel With the end of the school year upon us,…

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Four Kids and a Dog: Mommy Said the F Word

By Elizabeth Bottiaux As it drew closer, the kids started counting down the days until spring break. No homework. No school. No problem. I envisioned…

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On Life and Love After 50: Willie Nelson is Still Going Strong at 82

By Tom Blake Last August, Willie Nelson was scheduled to perform at the Orange County Fair. My life partner Greta Cohn and I, and our…

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Four Kids and a Dog: Dana Point Discoveries

By Elizabeth Bottiaux It wasn’t a day that could be spent indoors. The air was clear and crisp and it felt as if adventure was…

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Four Kids and a Dog: Yoga Pants or Heels?

Daily dress code struggles exist for both fancy moms and frizzy moms By Elizabeth Bottiaux Yoga pants are my mom uniform. I throw on a…

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Four Kids and a Dog: Quick. Silent. Deadly. Swimming Lessons a Must for Drowning Prevention

By Elizabeth Bottiaux I sat on the lounge chair by the pool, a mere five paces from where my youngest was perched on the steps…

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On Life and Love After 50: Finding Love in California, Making a Life in Austria

By Tom Blake My life partner Greta and I are living for a month in a 500-year-old building in Graz, Austria. The apartment where we…

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