The Loafer
Veteran of the Week
The Loafer’s Veteran of the Week is Alex R. Shupe. Mr. Shupe served in the United States Army from December 12, 1952 until August 1, 1974. He volunteered for the draft at age 25, because the service drafted all young men at that time. He went to basic training at Fort Pickett in Virginia and […]
Lauren Stotsky
Why Am I Passionate about Reading?
I truly believe that reading literature is one of life’s greatest pleasures. You get to absorb so much from each text that you read, whether it is fiction or non-fiction. Each book that you read provides you with more information on the world and experiences that you never would have gotten to observe without reading […]
Living Your Best Life
Top 5 Vegetables You Should Eat Everyday
I would challenge you to find a study done on nutrition that finds that vegetables are detrimental to your health. I would bet you’d be hard pressed to find it. Studies show that the consumption of vegetables is good for your health and can extend your life. We know that vegetables are good for us, […]
Pop Life
BH 90210
“Beverly Hills, 90210” is back! If you were around in the 1990’s you know or heard about the show that became a hit in the world of pop entertainment. The Fox series began in 1990, and after watching the first episode, I became a fan. When I traveled to Los Angeles in 1992 I hoped to […]
Lauren Stotsky
Your Weekly Horoscope
AUGUST 20TH – AUGUST 26TH Aries (March 21-April 19) Embrace the people around you this week, instead of pushing them away. If someone asks you to hang out, go for it! Taurus (April 20-May 20) Use things to your advantage this week, Taurus. You will find that it is okay to put […]
Batteries Not Included
Magnificent Obsession
Director Douglas Sirk is best known for a string of beautiful looking Melodramas he made at Universal Studios during the mid to late 1950s, two of his films “All that Heaven Allows” and “Magnificent Obsession” both helped launch Rock Hudson to stardom, and both are available on blu-ray from The Criterion Collection, the latter of […]
Lauren Stotsky
FIVE BOOKS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE:
Whether you purely read for pleasure or for individual growth, there is no doubt that these five books will impact you in some way. Below are five books that have truly changed my perspective on the world around us. I thought long and hard, searched my bookshelf, and scoured the internet for a list of […]
Living Your Best Life
3 Secrets to Reduce Belly Fat Fast: Without Going to the Gym
Let’s just jump right in with 3 secrets to blast the belly fat fast without going to the gym! Get a handle on what you eat. Increase your water intake. Reduce stress. Secret #1 to Blast the Belly Fat: Get a handle on what you eat. Eat clean food. Cut out sugar at a slow […]
Pop Life
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
I have never been a huge fan of director Quentin Tarantion’s work as goes a bit overboard with the violence in his films. However, I was willing to give his new film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, a viewing due to being fans of the two leads, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. The presence […]
Lauren Stotsky
Your Weekly Horoscope
July 13th – AUGUST 20TH Aries (March 21-April 19) This week try to work on toning down your spontaneous side. Instead, practice mindful thinking without rushing into things and see where that takes you. Taurus (April 20-May 20) This is your week to host a big dinner party with all of your […]
