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Research reveals a fascinating truth: The anticipation of a vacation can boost your happiness, perhaps even as much as the vacation itself. Whether you’re seeking serenity on sun-kissed beaches or cultural immersion and adventures in exotic locales, planning a stay full of memories is an integral part of the overall experience. Here are 5 tips to guide you in planning a vacation in 2024 that turns your travel dreams into a reality.
Start by envisioning what you want from your vacation and stay experience. Is it lounging on a beach with a cocktail in hand, local cultural experiences such as exploring ancient ruins, or indulging in gourmet dining? Let your passions guide your destination choice. For a hassle-free,
elevated experience, consider all-inclusive resorts that cater to a variety of ages and interests, ensuring that every day of your stay is as relaxing or as adventurous as you desire.
The secret to an extraordinary vacation lies in where you stay, as it can make or break any trip. Families might seek resorts with kids’ clubs and activities that can keep little ones engaged and entertained, while couples might prefer quiet pools and intimate dining. Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts, for example, offer family-friendly properties and adult-only retreats with unique experiences that align with your vacation goals, such as cultural immersion programs like mezcal tastings and salsa lessons, to wellness options like yoga and meditation classes.
The timing of your vacation is another key aspect to consider. Off-peak travel can provide more tranquility and booking options. Equally important is the length of your stay. Opting for a longer stay allows you to fully embrace a resort’s offerings, from leisurely enjoying extensive amenities and activities to exploring the local culture and surroundings without feeling hurried. But don’t overlook the appeal of
a quick getaway to an all-inclusive resort, even in off-peak season. These resorts are adept at helping you get the most out of your hard-earned vacation time, regardless of your length of stay.
Nothing says vacation like a stay that offers everything you desire, and all-inclusive resorts provide just that through a seamless and simplified experience. Hilton’s all-inclusive resorts around the globe combine gorgeous accommodations, gourmet meals, unlimited beverages, and a wide array of activities like water sports and premium entertainment.
While planning is important, flexibility can add a layer of excitement to your vacation. For example, all-inclusive resorts offer a range of activities and excursions available on demand. You could wake up and decide to join a fitness class by the beach, partake in a cooking workshop, or embark on a last-minute snorkeling adventure. This flexibility can add an element of surprise to your vacation, making your stay even more memorable. Additionally, all-inclusive resorts often boast an array of dining venues, each offering distinct international and gourmet experiences. This variety allows you to be spontaneous with your dining choices, deciding on a whim whether to indulge in Italian delicacies one night or savor local seafood the next. There is a whole calendar ahead of you, beckoning for new discoveries and moments that turn into cherished memories. Remember, where you stay is just as important as the destination, and with these tips as your guide, go ahead, mark your calendar, and start planning your all-inclusive all-extraordinary getaway at Hilton.com. (BPT)
Are you still looking for a way to spice up Mother’s Day? How about a timeout? “What?” you say.
Time-outs may be torturous for young children eager to get up and go, but alone time may sound like paradise to busy mothers. Moms who need a break during or after a long day (like Mother’s Day), may find such breaks restful and reenergizing.
You don’t need much time
A break doesn’t need to be extensive to be effective. Schedule around 30 minutes for the timeout. That’s just enough time to watch a sitcom, read a chapter in a book or enjoy a nice, steamy bath.
Find an enjoyable activity. Select an activity for the timeout that you may not have the opportunity to enjoy when other people or tasks require your attention. Listening to music, taking an exercise class, writing in a journal, engaging in artwork or
other crafts, or reading a book make for great timeout activities.
What about a quiet, relaxing bath complete with bubbles, and possibly, a good book. Surround the tub with candles and play relaxing music.
Speaking of books, if you want to give mom a bit of special time that involves the children, consider taking time out with a favorite book.
Many childhood memories include sitting on mom’s lap and reading stories together. This year, you can show your mother how much those memories mean to you by giving her a Mother’s Day gift that harkens back to those special moments spent together.
Whether your mom devotes time each week to read the latest best-selling novel or can only find a few moments every now and then to spend some quality time reading, there are plenty of thoughtful options available for nearly every mother regardless of how often she settles into a comfy chair with a good book.
From cookbooks and memoirs to suspenseful non-fiction and comingof-age stories, options like these can be an excuse for her to dive into a new read and steal a few minutes of uninterrupted me-time, which can be a special gift itself.
Here are a couple of suggestions.
A funny, wise and tender coming-of-age novel set in suburban Balti-
more in the 1970s, “Mary Jane” by Jessica Anya Blau is complete with all the nostalgic trappings of the decade. The novel follows a straightlaced teenage girl whose world opens up after nannying for a progressive family in town and the celebrity couple hiding out there for the summer.
A story of unconditional love in the face of difficulty and the grace of perseverance “I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust” by Valerie Gilpeer and Emily Grodin is a memoir that details the journey a mother and her nonverbal, autistic daughter took to get to a place where they could finally understand and communicate with each other after a breakthrough revealed a young woman who had been trapped inside for more than two decades.
In “Mother May I,” “New York Times” best-selling author Joshilyn Jackson delivers a novel of domestic suspense in which a mother must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her child and the life she loves. A tale of power, privilege, lies, revenge and the choices people make — ones that transform lives in unforeseen ways.
Find more stories about motherhood, mother-child relationships and other popular topics at Facebook.com/WilliamMorrowBooks. (Family Features and MC)
If you are a server in a local restaurant, you know the most dreaded day in the restaurant business is fast approaching, Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12.
A National Restaurant Association survey finds that 40% of adults will use a restaurant to treat mom to a special Mother’s Day meal.
Mother’s Day was enshrined as a National Day of Observance in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that the second Sunday in May would be known Mother’s Day, making May 10, 1914 the first national Mother’s Day. This year is the 110th anniversary of national Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day brunch is a favorite way to treat mom to a special meal with entire families gathered to celebrate mom. What says Mother’s Day more than moms and mimosas?
However, post-pandemic prices, a shortage of help and the closure of numerous restaurants have only increased the pressure on restaurants to deliver memorable Mother’s Day brunches.
The National Restaurant Association urges dinners to pack patience and consideration when celebrating Mother’s Day at her favorite restaurant. Diners are urged to
❦ Make reservations early so you can book your preferred time.
❦ Only book reservation at one restaurant. If you book several reservations, be sure to cancel the reservations you ultimately don’t choose. It sounds like an obvious move, but surprisingly many diners
forgo this common courtesy.
❦ Make sure everyone in your party shows up on time. Late arrivals are a nightmare for restaurants to accommodate. Show courtesy to other diners and the restaurant staff by being on time.
❦ Yes, you’re now paying much more for Mother’s Day restaurant meals than in the past years, including at least five percent more compared to 2023, but that does not give you permission to act like an “entitled Emily.” Mistakes happen, even in the best restaurants. Before berating your sever, give the kitchen a chance to make it right.
Make reservations now at the most popular spots for Mother’s Day dining, including brunch, lunch or dinner, in the Santa Clarita Valley: Olive Terrace Bar and Grill
28261 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita 91355 Reservations (661) 257-7860
There are a two options available. Seafood and prime rib champagne brunch will be served from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There is also a Holiday Dinner Buffet that will be served from4:30-8:30 p.m. Adults are $79, Kids (5-10) are $38 and kids under 5 eat free.
Live entertainment includes David LeMasters 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Lenny and Rei 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Greater Pacific at the Hyatt Regency Valencia 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia 91355 Reservations (661) 678-4044; OpenTable at bit.
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Indulge in a decadent celebration fit for the queen of the day at Moms & Mimosas: A Moth-
er’s Day Brunch Soiree at Greater Pacific Coastal Cuisine, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $79 adults, $32 kids. Treat Mom to delights like brioche French toast drizzled with Meyer lemon curd, savory Herbed Chicken & Baked Salmon and succulent Hand Carved Prime Rib. Toast her with endless Mimosas.
Salt Creek Grille
24415 Town Center Dr #115, Valencia 91355 Reservations (661) 222-9999
There are also two options here with a brunch or dinner. The Mother’s Day Brunch Butlered Buffet is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults are $69 while childer under 12 are $15. Add bottomless mimosas for $19 per person. This brunch features prime rib, seafood, omelet and pasta stations, as well as salads and desserts.
A special dinner menu will be served from 2:308 p.m. and will feature baked brie, surf and turf or stuffed halibut and a special “Mother’s Little Helper” cocktail.
LeChene French Cuisine
12625 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita 91390 Reservations bit.ly/4beRlBM
A perennial favorite of SCV moms LeChene will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for brunch and 5-9 p.m. for dinner. Their special brunch includes a variety of egg dishes including eggs benedict and eggs alsacienne. Appetizers range from escargot to baked brie, salmon dumpling, crab cake, shrimp monegasque and more.
Entrees include filet mignon, roast leg of lamb, duck, rabbit, shimp, salmon and lobster. For a complete menu, visit their reservation website.
Moms Love Flowers
Mother’s Day is one the biggest floral gifting days of the year, according to the National Retail Federation approximately 23 million flowers are sold annually to celebrate mothers in the United States. Did you know the official flower of Mother’s Day is the white carnation? The founder of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis popularized the white carnation to symbolize Mother’s Day because it was her mother’s favorite flower. Consider sending a beautiful bouquet of roses and white carnations this year to your special mom.
New research reveals this summer’s most sought-after menswear items in America.
The study, conducted by clothing experts boohooMAN, analyzed Google search data to determine the most in-demand menswear items across the country.
According to boohooMAN fashion wear, shorts are the most soughtafter item. PHOTO COURTESY BOOHOOMAN.COM
Men’s shorts have been named this summer’s most sought-after menswear item, with 17,7442 average monthly searches across the country. California, New York and Florida are searching for men’s shorts the most — with 21,958 searches in California; 15,508 in New York; and 12,233 in Florida per month.
Nobody wears men’s shorts better than Pedro Pascal. The beloved actor graced the Met Gala 2023 red carpet in a pair of black Valentino shorts styled with a blazing red trench coat and attention-grabbing black combat boots. In fact, as a result, searches for ‘men’s black shorts’ increased by 61% during the week of the Met Gala 2023, meaning that men’s black shorts could be the optimal style choice for this season.
Men’s bracelets are the second most searched for menswear item. The accessory has 15,0893 average monthly searches across America.
Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are among the states searching for men’s bracelets the most. Illinois is searching for this item 6,567 times a month; New Jersey 5,708 times a month; and Pennsylvania 5,608 times a month.
Timothée Chalamet is one of the most fashionable men in Hollywood. So, it’s not surprising to have seen the world-famous actor wearing two beaded bracelets at Paris Fashion Week 2023, with searches for ‘men’s bracelets’ increasing by 122% in the same week. Chalamet styled two beaded bracelets alongside a leather-accented black bomber jacket and relaxed navy-blue joggers. This summer, people can wear men’s bracelets with similarly casual outfits, as well as accessorizing tailored suits for formal occasions.
Men’s sunglasses take a bronze medal as the third most in-demand menswear item, with 14,4597 average monthly searches nationally.
Georgia, Michigan and Arizona show some of the highest interest men’s sunglasses — with 5,208 monthly searches in Georgia; 4,058 monthly searches in Michigan; and 3,050 monthly searches in Arizona.
Sunglasses are a summertime staple. Trending styles grace menswear outlets every year, so the trick is to find your favorites and stand out from the crowd. And in true rock ‘n’ roll style, Lenny Kravitz made a statement at the 2023 Oscars with his chunky, eye-catching black Saint Laurent shades.
Men’s earrings are this summer’s fourth most sought-after menswear item. On average, this accessory is searched for 13,9767 times per month.
Among the states looking up men’s earrings the most; Ohio has 4,208 monthly searches; North Car-
olina has 4,067 monthly searches; and Virginia has 3,458 monthly searches.
Famous for their bold, fierce fashion statements, Lil Nas X captured the whole world’s attention at the Pre-Grammy Gala 2023. The academy award winning artist owned the red carpet by accessorizing a pink illusion suit with a pair diamond encrusted, heart shaped earrings.
Lastly, men’s sandals are the fifth most searched for menswear item. The summertime shoe has 10,2978 average monthly searches across America. Massachusetts, Washington and Tennessee are among the states searching for men’s sandal the most — with 2,773 monthly searches in Massachusetts; 2,050 monthly searches in Washington; and 1,992 monthly searches in Tennessee. Sandals are perfect for the warmer weather. Comfortable and versatile, these shoes suit both smart and casual outfits, as well as everything in-between.
Tyler, The Creator wore pair of sports sandals while performing at Coachella 2023, styled with white socks, green cargo shorts, and a pink graphic shirt — and online searches for ‘socks and sandals’ increased by 270% one week later.
The new research also uncovered the states most interested in men’s fashion by analyzing the search data in each state, comparing it against the population, and revealing the rate of searches per 100,000 residents.
New York is searching for men’s fashion the most, with 559 average monthly searches for menswear items per 100,000 residents.
In second place is New Jersey. On average, this northeastern state is searching for men’s fashion items 493 times a month per 100,000 residents.
This is followed by Massachusetts (460 average monthly searches), California (444 average monthly searches), and Illinois (437 average monthly searches).
A spokesperson at boohooMAN has commented: “The new study has highlighted the most popular menswear items of this summer by analyzing online search data. In turn, consumers will know what to expect this season. Men’s shorts are the most sought-after menswear item, with the majority of states searching for this item the most, followed by bracelets, sunglasses, earrings, and sandals.
“These trending styles can be influenced by upcoming events, such as red carpets and music festivals with flared silhouettes and bright colors taking center stage this season.”
Warmer weather, longer days and the sound of baseball is officially back! As a longtime Dodger fan, some of my favorite memories have been taking my family to Chavez Ravine to enjoy a game. From the sound of the thousands of fans cheering in the stadium, to enjoying garlic fries and a Dodger Dog, baseball in Los Angeles will always be one of my favorite summer activities.
This year, Santa Clarita Dodger Day is celebrating its 45th year and residents can cheer on the boys in blue as they take on the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, June 1, at 7:10 p.m. Whether you are an avid Dodger fan or it’s your first game, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a night out with friends and family, especially after the Dodger lineup has added baseball greats like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
This game is also very important to our community, as it is Tyler Glasnow Bobblehead Night. Glasnow was born and raised in Santa Clarita, and
was a star player on the Hart High School baseball team. The right-handed pitcher was drafted out of high school in 2011 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, before eventually making it back home to be a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. As a tightknit community, I am proud that our residents can come together to celebrate our local Santa Clarita native, as he plays among the best baseball players in the world.
To make sure our attendees can get one of the Tyler Glasnow bobblehead giveaways, the City is offering residents a ride to the game by taking one of our Santa Clarita Transit buses. The Santa Clarita Dodger Day Shuttle will pick up residents from two locations in Santa Clarita. The pick
up locations will be the McBean Regional Transit Center, located at 24375 Valencia Boulevard, with a departure time of 4 p.m., and the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, located at 19201 Via Princessa, with a departure time of 4:20 p.m.
The buses will depart Dodger Stadium to return to Santa Clarita 45-minutes after the game concludes. Tickets for the bus can be purchased for $3 per person and can be paid for in cash, with a TAP card or through the Token Transit mobile app upon boarding the bus.
With each game ticket purchased, attendees will also receive a Santa Clarita Dodger Day foam finger, sponsored by Henry Rodriguez State Farm Insurance Agent. Residents can bring these to the game, where they sit will fellow community members in the stands cheering on the boys in blue!
Santa Clarita Dodger Day is a great way to spend time with friends and family, while enjoying a night out in Los Angeles. I encourage our residents to join us as we celebrate 45 years of supporting Dodger baseball. To learn more about Santa Clarita Dodger Day or to purchase tickets, please visit SCVDodgerDay.com
Ken Striplin is the City Manager for the City of Santa Clarita and can be reached at kstriplin@santa clarita.gov.
‘Cash Out’
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Saban Films presents a film directed by Ives and written by Dipo Oseni and Doug Richardson. Rated R. Available now on demand.
We’re nearly 50 years out from John Travolta’s meteoric rise to from sitcom player to movie stardom with “Saturday Night Fever” and “Grease” and “Urban Cowboy” in the 1970s, and just a week ago we saw Travolta reuniting with Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman and other cast members to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Pulp Fiction,” and while Travolta may never again reach the heights of those eras, he keeps on working and remains a compelling screen presence.
At 70, Travolta still exudes a cer-
tain movie-star twinkle in the heist thriller “Cash Out,” which plays like
a solid B-movie riff on “The Thomas Crown Affair,” with Travolta and Kristin Davis turning in fine work playing lovers who are on opposite sides of the law — or are they? No need to oversell what we have here. Directed in solid fashion by someone listed only as “Ives,” with a zippy, if at times preposterous, script from Dipo Oseni and Doug Richardson that might not totally hold up under scrutiny, “Cash Out” has a certain undeniable style, as personified by the use of Frank Sinatra’s “You Go to My Head” over the opening credits.
In what amounts to a prologue, Travolta’s Mason Goddard and Davis’ Amelia Deckard pose as a husband and wife who, along with Mason’s regular crew, pull off a daring heist of a $20 million sports car. All goes according to plan — until it’s revealed Amelia is actually undercover with the FBI. Mason and his gang barely escape, and Mason says
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that’s it, he’s out of the game for good and ready to enjoy a few beers and a quiet retirement.
That all changes when Mason’s idiot younger brother Shawn (played by 48-year-old Lukas Haas, so I guess Shawn is Mason’s MUCH younger brother) comes up with an ill-conceived plan to rob a bank — a plan that seems destined to result in the capture or deaths of Shawn and the rest of the crew, which includes the amiable Anton (played by the rapper Quavo), the hot-headed Hector (Noel Gugliemi) and the obligatory computer hacker, known as Link (played by Natali Yura, who gives off major Aubrey Plaza vibes).
Mason arrives on the scene just a little too late to put a stop to Shawn’s scheme, as the crew has taken hostages while Shawn is forcing the smarmy bank manager, Georgios (Swen Temmel), to open the vault so he can access a very specific safe deposit box containing … well, you know, containing one of those Incredibly Valuable MacGuffins that will fetch tens of millions for Shawn and the crew.
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Turns out Shawn has picked the wrong person to rob, which results in the feds swarming on the scene, with none other than Amelia as the lead negotiator, which is going to be kind of awkward, given Mason and Amelia still clearly have feelings for one another. We settle in for a standard-issue heist movie, with graphics chronicling the passing hours, and a number of complications ensuing.
“Cash Out” is at its best when Travolta’s Mason is puzzling out the latest developments and trying to figure out a way to keep himself, his goofball brother and his beloved crew from being arrested or worse. The man who gave us Tony Manero, Danny Zuko, Vincent Vega and Chili Palmer still has some star power left in the tank.
Break out of your crowded brunch routine this Mother’s Day and treat mom to an epic lunch spread made with that extra special secret ingredient (ahem, love). When you’re a kid, it’s extra cute to come into your mom’s room early on Mother’s Day, carrying a sloshing tray of orange juice and funny-shaped pancakes for her to have breakfast in bed. Now you’re an adult, you know what your mom really wants—to sleep in! Skip the lines (and other families) at restaurants and show off your cooking skills this year, we know she’ll appreciate the effort.
Sheet-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus
Yields 4 serving(s)
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Ingredients
1 (1-lb.) bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 medium red onion, halved, sliced lengthwise into 1/2”-thick wedges
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets, skin-on if desired Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for serving
3 medium lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges
Directions
Place a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 400°. Arrange asparagus on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet and onion wedges on the other. Drizzle vegetables with oil; season with salt and toss to coat. Spread vegetables in an even layer, keeping each on their own side of baking sheet. Roast until just softened, about 10 minutes.
Yields 6 serving(s)
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Ingredients
12 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 (750-ml.) bottle chilled dry Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava Orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Divide juice between 6 champagne flutes (2 ounces each), then top each with champagne. Garnish each with a slice of orange if desired.
Meanwhile, season salmon with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
Remove baking sheet from oven; push onion to one side and asparagus to the other. Arrange salmon skin side down in center of baking sheet. Spoon about three-quarters of butter mixture over salmon. Spoon remaining butter over vegetables.
Bake salmon 8 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil on high, watching closely, until salmon is just cooked through and vegetables are tender and browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Top with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.
Yields 4 serving(s)
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Ingredients
Dressing
4 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed
1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Salad
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2” slices
1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt
1 1/4 lb. boneless ribeye steak
Freshly ground black pepper
5 oz. baby arugula and/or baby spinach
1 avocado, pitted, sliced
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled Torn fresh basil leaves, for serving
Directions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook garlic and oil, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Transfer garlic and oil to a blender. Add vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper and blend until very smooth. Pour into a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Make Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.
Salad
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; heat 5 minutes and clean grates well. Drizzle onion with oil; season with salt. Generously season steak with salt and pepper.
Grill onions, turning once, until char marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side, and grill steak, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130° for medium-rare, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer onions and steak to a cutting board. Let cool slightly. Thinly slice steak against the grain.
On a large platter, arrange arugula. Top with steak, onions, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and basil. Drizzle with dressing before serving. (Delish.
It’s been four years since the collective trauma of the pandemic created widespread grief, anxiety and isolation, but the psychological wounds of this period have not fully healed.
The American Psychological Association reports continued elevated rates of anxiety and depression among Americans, and mental health experts say that negative self-talk plays a large role in these conditions and other psychological issues. The good news? Individuals can work on subtracting a harmful inner monologue from the equation.
“Simple tools can help people break the cycle of negative self-talk and find some inner peace,” says Elizabeth Scott, PhD, a wellness coach, health educator and author of “8 Keys to Stress Management.”
That’s why Pilot Corporation of America (Pilot Pen) is supporting the Erase Self-Negativity Initiative in partnership with key mental health and wellness experts, including Dr. Scott, and with guidance from America’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
As part of the initiative, Dr. Scott and NAMI have created a guided exercise to help individuals begin their journey toward erasing the disempowering influence that negative selftalk has on their lives. The exercises include writing down the negative beliefs one holds about themself and then destroying or erasing the writing, a practice that has been found by research to be helpful in minimizing those beliefs.
“Simply externalizing these nega-
tive thoughts empowers us to rewrite our narrative and opens the door to giving ourselves more grace,” says Dr. Scott.
Dr. Scott stresses that similar to maintaining physical health, consistency is key with mental health. This is why every April 10 is recognized as National Erase Self-Negativity Day and the initiative will use the 10th of each month, as a day to start or revisit the writing exercise and reflect on personal progress.
Just because that day has passed doesn’t mean you can’t start now. Here’s what’s needed to get started:
1. A quiet, restful location,
2. A desire to create change
3. Paper
4. A FriXion erasable pen, which offers more than just the ability to write and erase completely; but also symbolizes the power individuals have to change things and write more positivity into their story.
The Erase Self-Negativity Worksheet can be found by visiting eraseselfnegativity.com. For additional resources to understand how common, and treatable mental health issues can be, visit nami.org.
“While we can’t control the negative messages we might receive from the outside world, we can work on what we tell ourselves. With just a few minutes of quiet time, we can harness the transformative power of writing in a way that will challenge the damaging assumptions we hold about ourselves and foster more self-compassion,” says Dr. Scott. (SPT)
Updating your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system to cool your home in a smart and sustainable way involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce environmental impact.
Consider these tips from the heating and cooling experts at Carrier to help make your cooling system more eco-friendly:
If your HVAC system is outdated, consider replacing it with a more energy-efficient model. Look for systems with an Energy Star or high SEER2 (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) rating, which indicates better energy efficiency. The higher the SEER2 rating, the more efficient the unit. Financial incentives for installing a higher-efficiency system are available through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. You can also shop for rebates from manufacturers and utility companies.
Heat pumps, ductless and VRF (variable refrigerant flow) systems that run on electricity and use low global-warming potential refrigerant, like Carrier’s Puron Advance, can help reduce your home’s negative impact on the environment.
A smart thermostat can be programmed based on your preferences and adjust temperatures automatically. These devices can be controlled remotely through smartphones and help reduce energy consumption by cooling your home only when necessary.
Keep your HVAC system running efficiently with regular maintenance. This includes cleaning or replacing air filters every 1-3 months, checking refrigerant levels, cleaning outside condenser coils and ensuring the system’s components are in good, working condition and the airflow is not blocked.
Improve your home’s insulation to maintain a consistent temperature.
Seal windows, doors and any gaps or cracks to prevent cool air from escaping. This can significantly reduce the workload on your HVAC system.
Ceiling fans can help circulate cool air throughout your home, allowing you to set the thermostat at a higher temperature without sacrificing comfort, thus saving energy.
Use blinds, shades or curtains to block out sunlight and reduce heat gain during the hottest parts of the day. This simple step can make a big difference in how much your air conditioner needs to work.
Traditional compressors operate at full power or not at all. However,
a variable-speed compressor can adjust its output to match your cooling needs precisely, resulting in better efficiency, energy savings and improved indoor comfort.
Ensure proper ventilation in your home, especially in areas like the kitchen and bathroom, to remove excess heat and humidity, which can reduce the need for air conditioning.
If you’re replacing your roof, consider cool roofing materials that reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than standard roofing materials, reducing the heat that enters your home.
By implementing these strategies, you can improve or update your HVAC system to cool your home more sustainably. Not only do these steps help the environment, they can also lead to lower energy bills and improved indoor comfort. Always consult with an HVAC professional to determine the best and most efficient options for your home and needs.
Find more information and tips to sustainably cool your home at Carrier.com. (Family Features)
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Finish seed planting
Dig in compost
Check fruit trees
Clean gutters
Look for insects
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As we move into the dry, hot weather of summer, we only have a little while left to take advantage of cooler days for doing outdoor spring cleaning and landscape projects. Although we can possibly experience more cloud cover and maybe even a surprise shower, it’s likely we are done with the measurable rainfall so it’s time to start conserving water and getting the most out of every drop. Sunshine will be growing stronger, so now is also the best time to get swimming pools and water features into top shape for the coming heat.
repairs and improvements will be more comfortable and safer for you to do while it is still relatively cool.
✓ It’s time to finish planting your seeds and take a trip to the garden centers. Flowers, shrubs, even potted trees can go into your landscape in May. If temperatures soar after planting, make sure everything remains well watered.
Drape protective shade cloth or light burlap over new plantings to help protect vulnerable newcomers from sunburn damage for the first few days, then slowly expose them to full sun a little at a time.
want to cover the tree with bird netting before the wildlife steals everything. Some trees will be fruiting in June but plenty of critters won’t even wait for fruit to ripen before decimating your crops. And with so many previous years of drought, the critters out there are well trained to feed off of our landscapes. So they will be back and be looking for all the easy pickings they can find!
✓ Clean garden areas and gutters of dead stuff that can ignite in a wildfire. Start protecting your home from potential flying cinders now!
✓ Check on your watering systems, replace faulty sprinkler heads, fix drip lines and mend leaks and cracks so you don’t end up with geysers and floods when your systems are on.
Consider replacing old sprinkler heads with low-water heads that should deliver water to your lawn and garden much more efficiently than conventional heads.
The lower volume of water will penetrate slowly without washing off, making your plant roots happier and your water bills lower. Set your sprinklers to water slow and early.
Sprinklers don’t need to be as active as they will in a month or two, so check your timers and adjust them as the weather changes. Then, rather than leaving water times on longer, add more short-watering periods following a rest of at least 15 to 20 minutes between so the first watering has time to penetrate into the soil.
The idea is to allow water to sink down. And getting projects built now before the summer means you will be ready for the heat to the bottom of plant root systems, not just wet the surface of the soil.
✓ Enjoy the remaining sub-hundred degree weather for doing labor-intensive projects outdoors. Big
There’s nothing that can’t be planted at this time of year except maybe some of the cool season vegetables. Artichokes are starting to crop and early strawberries are fruiting. Get those peppers, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, corn, squash, eggplant and other warm-season plants into the ground now so you can start harvesting in a month or two.
You can plant pumpkin seeds starting now and during the next month. They should be the last seeds to go in the garden if you want to harvest them closer to Halloween rather than in August or September.
This is the end of the best season for planting California native plants. However, you will have to give even the tough natives plenty of water over the summer until they can establish drought-resistant root systems.
✓ If you have compost from your own pile, this is a good time to dig it into the soil. You can also top dress your soil with compost as a moisture-holding barrier that will help roots stay cooler in heat.
If you are buying it in bags, you might want to consider buying or building a compost bin so you can make your own for free. Locate it far enough from the house that you won’t be attracting rodents to any structures, but close enough that you’ll still be willing to walk the distance to use it.
✓ If you have fruit setting on your trees, you may
✓ Keep a careful eye out for insect infestations and animal pests. Unwanted bugs may be overwintering in larger-than-normal numbers. Rodents may have bigger litters with the increased rainfall and plant growth. If that happens, critters could be very destructive in the garden this year. Catch infestations at the first sign and they will be a lot easier to control. Try natural pest controls, such as hosing off aphids with a stream of water and setting up physical barriers such as rabbit and chicken wire fencing … before resorting to dangerous poisons.
✓ Don’t forget about adding something special such as a pool or hot tub, a sport court, a barbecue or an outdoor room, a flower-cutting or raised vegetable garden to your yard.
I know I am always suggesting expanding outdoor uses into your landscape. But why not get the most out of the land you own? Design it yourself or call in some professional help. Either way, planning ahead will make the job easier and avoid expensive mistakes down the road.
May is a busy time in the garden. And it’s a good time to get out and get some exercise, sunshine and fresh air. There are plenty of jobs to do in the landscape.
For more information about gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley, visit Jane Gates on YouTube at https://youtube.com/user/Janieg8s.
If you have asthma, you know that symptoms can come on quickly, then worsen. The things that make them do that are called triggers. An important part of managing asthma is knowing your triggers at home, work, school or while you’re outdoors.
A health care provider can help you figure that out, then you can take steps to avoid those triggers and breathe easier.
Because asthma is usually due to allergies, triggers are often allergens, or things that cause allergic reactions. Allergens such as pet dander, dust mites, pests and smoke can make asthma symptoms worse in some people, and for others, even trigger an asthma attack.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) suggests that it may be helpful to combine a few different strategies to help reduce exposure to triggers.
People sensitive to dust can clean with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration vacuum and use mattress and pillow covers that prevent exposure to dust mites. If you’re sensitive to pests like cockroaches and rodents, consider integrated pest management, which involves removing and controlling pests through methods such as traps or poison. Avoiding tobacco smoke, including
secondhand smoke, can be especially helpful for some people with asthma.
Asthma is one of the leading reasons children miss school. At school, kids may be exposed to dust mites, pests and mold, which may be asthma triggers for some children.
Because children spend lots of time at school, it can be helpful for teachers, school nurses or coaches to know what to do if your child’s symptoms flare up. Team up with a health care provider to develop an asthma action plan and share it with trusted adults at your child’s school.
The workplace can have hun-
Asthma affects a person’s ability to breathe. The National Institutes of Health says asthma is a chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. Asthma can develop when a person has a severe respiratory infection as a child, or if one has an allergic condition.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says around 8 percent of Americans have asthma, a figure that equates to roughly 24.9 million adults and children. Across Canada, asthma affects the lives of more than 3.8 million Canadians, and is the third most common chronic disease, says Asthma Canada. Avoiding asthma triggers can help to reduce the frequency of attacks. Inhaled medication can control asthma and allow people with asthma to lead normal, active lives, says the World Health Organization. (MC)
dreds of potential triggers, like chlorine-based cleaning products, bleaches, hair dyes and metal dust. Repeated exposures in the workplace can also lead to new triggers. Report new or worsening symptoms that occur at work to your health care provider and your workplace supervisor.
Everyday weather like cold, dry air can set off breathing problems. Air pollution can affect asthma, too. It may be helpful to avoid some of the worst pollution by adjusting when and where you exercise. Try to avoid exercising near busy roads or industrial areas. Visit airnow.gov to check your local air quality so you can plan to avoid outdoor activities when pollution is highest.
Managing your triggers is just one part of keeping your asthma under control. Work with a health care provider to develop an asthma treatment plan that includes taking medicines as prescribed and keeping track of your symptoms and where you are when they occur. That way, you can know what’s making your asthma worse or better.
To learn more about asthma, visit NHLBI’s Learn More Breathe Better®program at nhlbi.nih.gov/ BreatheBetter. (Family Features)
Obtaining a home loan is not the most modern or pleasant aspect of the homeownership journey. It involves reams of paper, an average 45-day waiting period to see what rate you’ll receive, and according to some industry insiders, too many middlemen collecting unnecessary fees.
With the idea that a mortgage is actually just data collection, verification and some simple math, ChatMTG, a recently-launched website powered by AI, is offering a 10-minute mortgage application process that cuts out the middlemen and their associated fees, yielding an average rate savings of 1.25% and reducing monthly payments by 13%.
Over 10 years, this adds up to a total mortgage cost savings of $56,000 or 67%.
“If homeownership is the American dream, then mortgage applications are the nightmare,” says Adam Kalamchi, co-founder and CEO of Staircase, the company behind ChatMTG. “The interest rate borrowers are charged is not the product of a competitive market, but rather the accumulation of inefficiencies and hidden fees.”
Real people are saving time and money. One borrower using ChatMTG secured a loan for his dream home in Washington, DC in under 10 min-
utes and saved $90k on the
Here’s the process for applying for a loan using this new technology, whether you’re one of the 6.3 million Americans eligible to refinance or among the millions eager to become a homeowner: Determine Eligibility Integrating directly with all major existing mortgage systems and data providers, ChatMTG can give you a rate estimate in un-
der a minute. Without pulling credit and using just purchase address, purchase price, down payment, and some basic info, such as how long you plan to stay in the home, the technology calculates the cheapest mortgage option available and presents a straightforward and unbiased result.
Upload Documents If you decide to move forward with an application, simply upload required PDFs such as your bank statements, paystubs and W-2s.
Input Data ChatMTG extracts the data and asks questions to fill in any remaining gaps, just like a human loan officer would do, but instantaneously and without the risk of human error.
Submit ChatMTG then completes the loan application document with your information. All data sent to and from ChatMTG is encrypted and is significantly safer than the traditional method of sending documents via email or fax.
To learn more or to try out the platform, visit https://ChatMTG.com.
“As it turns out, originating mortgages can be done quickly and at very low cost. Our hope is that one day, we are going to look back and wonder how we allowed ourselves to believe that something so simple was so extremely complicated,” says Kalamchi. (SPT)
Over the last three years many of us have put off important routine medical screenings. Please discuss with your physician what screenings you may be due for. These routine medical tests can be life-saving.
For more information, call 661.200.1332 or visit henrymayo.com/screenings.
QHow is Celine Dion doing since she was diagnosed with a neurological disorder? Will she ever sing in front of an audience again?
— N.G.ATwo years ago, Celine Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a neurological disorder with an unknown cause and an uncertain prognosis. In an interview with Vogue France, she said that she undergoes physical and vocal therapy five days a week and hopes to sing again.
In February of this year, Dion presented a Grammy Award to Taylor Swift. She looked happy and radiant, leaving her fans hopeful that they’ll hear her angelic voice on stage again someday.
Totally Acceptance: Choosing the Power of Love Over the Power of Ego is a spiritual journey. Starting with a thought-provoking description of ego, it offers a completely loving way for resolution without judgment, blame, guilt, or shame. It is about forgiving ourselves and others, expressing traits of our higher self, and following kindness, patience, and compassion.
Totally Acceptance offers a plan to gain high self-worth and unconditional love whenever possible. It combines the inspiration of the Bible with the wisdom of Buddhism, raja-yoga, and hatha yoga. The book is written for those who see evil in the world yet want to express love in their life and contribute to the good in the world. The bottom line: the power of love is the ultimate truth, and the highest power.
QIs it true that Garcelle Beauvais is leaving “Real Housewives” because her acting career has taken off? She’s the only levelheaded one in the bunch, so I wouldn’t blame her if she quit.
— T.S.
AThere have been several firings and voluntary exits among Bravo’s “Real Housewives” lately, but Garcelle Beauvais is not one of them — at least not yet. The popular cast member of “The Real
Housewives of Beverly Hills” began her career in front of the cameras as a model for the Ford agency before getting bit by the acting bug. She appeared in the Eddie Murphy film “Coming to America” and its sequel, as well as “The Jamie Foxx Show” and the short-lived Aaron Spelling primetime soap “Models Inc.”
After her career lagged a bit, she joined “Real Housewives” in 2020. While most actors look at reality television as a step down, this had the opposite effect on Beauvais’ career. Viewers were charmed by her wit, levelheadedness and beauty, and her career in Hollywood was reborn.
In 2023, Beauvais produced and starred in a hit movie for the Lifetime network called “Black Girl Missing.” She recently inked a deal to produce two more telefilms under this franchise, which will “continue the imperative conversations about systemic inequalities where missing girls and women of color are ignored.”
She’ll also star in another Lifetime movie, the first of what hopes to be many with the introductory title “Terry McMillan Presents.” If that name sounds familiar, McMillan is
What happens when a Galactic Federation of peaceful planets offers humanity a chance to join them and with it a gigantic leap into a bright future filled with all the marvels a billion-year advance of technology and intelligence can offer?
All we have to do is renounce violence, embrace peace, and evolve into a higher consciousness. But if we don’t, we may soon find ourselves quarantined, or worse, eradicated like a virus to prevent our violent ways
the novelist behind some bestselling books that were adapted into hit movies, like “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” and “Waiting to Exhale.”
With all this success, don’t be surprised if Beauvais does leave the bickering “Housewives” behind her, but as of now, she’s expected to return next season.
Q Is “Russian Doll” ever coming back to Netflix, or has it been canceled?
— K.S.
A: According to TVLine, the Netflix drama “Russian Doll” was originally intended to take three seasons to tell its story. However, it’s been two years since the second chapter ended, but the writers’ and actors’ strikes last year played a role in its delay.
In the meantime, the show’s star Natasha Lyonne found herself with a new hit show on her hands, “Poker Face,” which streams on Peacock. Will she have time to star in both shows? According to Lyonne, there are “potentially more adventures” for “Russian Doll’s” Nadia, but “it’s gonna take some time.”
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from spreading across the galaxy. The clock is ticking. Now it’s on the shoulders of a few unlikely heroes to save the day before it’s too late. It won’t be easy because they quickly discover that our world isn’t quite ready to give peace a chance, even when it means a choice between paradise on Earth or the cataclysmic consequences.
Sanity: It’s Optional in Today’s Culture
By Domenic ZarrellaBorn in 1961 at a time when mental Illness wasn’t talked about and the
treatments were almost medieval, Domenic Zarrella had no idea that what afflicted him upon graduating from college was major depression. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder with psychotic features in 1995 at the age of 34, Domenic suffered the sadness, fatigue, and self-medication through alcohol for 12 years until being diagnosed after a manic psychotic episode.
His insights into the mystery of mental illness can benefit anyone afflicted by this menace, or their loved ones. Domenic can help readers understand what is going on inside the mind of a loved one when they do all those crazy things. But most important is his message of hope that the mentally ill can triumph through the advancements achieved in medications, counseling and awareness. BookBites is presented by Book Trib.com.
READER LETTERS
When is it time to switch parties? Here are 20 telltale signs:
1) If your fellow voters march for terrorists who use babies as bargaining chips ...
2) If your party went nuts over fake “Russia collusion” while burying a real and incriminating laptop ...
3) If your fellow voters found Jan. 6 unconscionable, but Oct. 7 understandable ...
4) If your party’s president pays billions to terrorist sponsors who could free all American hostages, but, they don’t …
5) If your party claims to be “on the right side of history," but is always on the left side, which consistently ends in failure ...
6) If your party claims that it “defends democracy” but uses unconstitutional voting and censorship ...
7) If crime and murder increase whenever your party is in power ...
8) If your party taxes people who never went to college to pay off other people’s college loans ...
9) If your party denies the rights of defenseless human beings in order to justify killing them ...
10) If at age 99, your party’s oldest president has lived long enough to be surpassed as America’s worst president ...
12) If your party insists that everything is racist, except their own 24/7 focus on race ...
13) If your party has authorized more public debt than anyone in the history of the world ...
14) If your party insists that Islamophobia — not terrorism — is the important issue ...
15) If your party claims open borders are “humane” yet ignores the unparalleled humanitarian disaster on the border ...
16) If your party claims to champion women’s rights, yet doesn’t know the difference between a man and a woman ...
17) If your party reflexively tramples the freedoms of peaceful people ...
18) If your party repeatedly mobilizes violent mobs ...
19) If your party promotes a double standard of justice ...
20) If your party cannot say much of anything without mentioning Donald Trump, it is DEFINITELY time to switch parties.
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My normal writing schedule, which involves preparing this column a week in advance, means I’m often lagging behind the news cycle. This sometimes causes me to wonder if I should wait until the last minute to offer my thoughts. But recently, I’ve found that this approach allows me to avoid knee-jerk reactions and contribute to the discourse with a more considered perspective. That said, I know I’m late to the party when it comes to commenting on and assessing the campus protest activity that has dominated the news lately.
our democracy has gone off the rails. No! “Death to America” is not the stuff of “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” It is a terrorist rant that is a thinly veiled threat to the health and well-being of every American.
I can understand that the war between Hamas and Israel has brought issues that have been boiling over for millennia to the surface once again. As one who has studied that region from the events of the Garden of Eden, through the time of Abraham, through multiple wars and religious conflicts, and up to the present situation, I know for certain there are no easy or lasting remedies to be found through strictly human wisdom.
But the one element that continues to afflict me in these protests is the news that American citizens are now shamelessly shouting “Death to America.”
“Death to America?” Really? I can only assume these men and women have no idea what that would actually mean. “Death to America?” Is it really their studied belief and ethical conviction that putting things right in this world will only come about with the annihilation of the United States of America?
I could go on to repeat the cogent argument that our country’s financial climate and freedoms have enabled them to attend their prestigious, expensive institutions and wage the protests that have, in some cases, shut down their campuses and canceled their graduation celebrations. But I have something else to say.
Those who wish death on anyone or any country don’t understand what they’re demanding because they don’t understand death. Death is a robber. It is a vile, wicked terrorist that comes to annihilate what is alive and precious. We all have experienced death’s treachery. Death has come and destroyed families by taking something we love too early, by sometimes ending life violently, and sometimes laughingly making certain we know that what we once had, held, loved and needed would never be ours again.
“Death to America” is not a cry for us to do better. It is not a request that we reconsider our ways. It is not meant to garner massive support to wage a campaign using the means set forth in our Constitution to make changes, institute reforms, bring justice to those in the wrong, or in some way amend and correct areas where
Those who proudly and boisterously call for “Death to America” ought to be ashamed and publicly shamed. While there may be reasons to protest, calling for the death of those you hold responsible is utterly irresponsible. I could never, in good conscience, call for the death of someone with whom I disagreed. Neither could I advocate for the death of a nation knowing that only a complete imbecile would consider that a group all thought and believed in lockstep.
I know what you’re thinking. “C’mon, Hegg, they were just using hyperbole to call attention to America’s role internationally.” Really? If that were the case, I would expect the students of Ivy League universities to have a better understanding of international relations and certainly better solutions to offer that might actually have merit.
I know the easiest thing to do when someone hurts my feelings, acts in a disrespectful or dangerous way, or disagrees with me is simply to cancel them. Right? But the easy way is never the most useful way to deal with differences. We are seeing the “cancel culture” everywhere. We’re seeing cancellation rather than meaningful confrontation, collaboration, and, eventually, cooperation.
“Death to America” is the easy way out. And the easy way, when it comes to the great complexity of our world, will never bring about a workable solution to our problems.
So, what is the solution? First, it is not to cancel these students or the necessity of higher education. In my business, I believe no one is beyond redemption. Second, when these students head home in a few weeks there will be some strong parents ready to correct their erroneous thinking and behavior. Second, I’m hoping that the names and activities of the students shouting “Death to America” find their way to those interviewing them for their first jobs. Nothing like consequences to change one’s ideology.
Lastly, I pray that Americans think carefully about how each of us is contributing to our future and do whatever to make sure Lincoln’s hope will be fulfilled, “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.”
Local resident David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church. “Ethically Speaking” appears Sundays.
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