A rolling cart for seniors should reduce strain, increase independence, and keep essentials close without clutter. Here’s how to design and use one effectively: 1. Medication & Health Management Cart A top-tier use — especially for seniors managing multiple medications or health routines. Top shelf: Daily pill organizers (AM/PM) Blood pressure cuff, thermometer Glasses case Notepad for tracking symptoms or doses…

An Original Poem by ME! 2025 We are the kids of the in-between,Raised on asphalt streets and TV screens,Latchkey hearts with house keys worn,A generation both tough and torn. We grew up wild with no seatbelt rules,Riding our bikes far from schools,Learning life from mixtapes played,And block parties where memories stayed. We knew the world before it sped,

There’s something special about being Gen X — something steady, grounded, and quietly powerful. We’re the generation that never quite demanded attention, yet somehow shaped everything around us. And the older I get, the more I truly love being part of this in-between tribe. We’re the kids who grew up with one foot in the analog world and the other in the rising age of…

The sun was just beginning to fade when Harold sat down in his old wooden chair by the window — the same one he’d kept by his side through decades of living. The house was quiet now. The laughter, the noise, the arguments, and the ordinary sounds of life had all gone, replaced by a silence that didn’t feel lonely anymore — just full.

In a world that constantly pulls at us — family, friends, work, texts, expectations — it becomes easy to forget that we’re allowed to have pieces of life that belong solely to us. Little pockets of joy or quiet that don’t require explanation, sharing, or justification. Things that refill us, ground us, and remind us who we are outside of every role we play.

Setting boundaries is one of the greatest acts of self-respect — but it’s also one of the hardest. Many of us were raised to be helpers, fixers, accommodators, and peacekeepers. We didn’t learn how to say no without guilt, or how to protect our energy without feeling selfish. But the truth is this: boundaries aren’t walls — they’re doors.They allow the right things in, and keep the wrong things out.

Welcome to the new Cross Cultural Podcast with James Lott Jr!

Losing a sibling is a heartbreak that doesn’t come with instructions. (Also losing someone who is like a sibling to you is heartbreaking.) There is no manual for learning how to live in a world where someone who shaped your history, your memories, and your identity is no longer here. Grief changes everything — the way you move through the world, the way holidays feel, the way silence sounds.

I miss my brother.Some days the ache is gentle and distant, like a quiet song playing in another room. Other days it hits hard — sharp and sudden — like the world has stopped just long enough for grief to sit beside me again. It hasn’t even been a decade yet, but somehow time feels strange. There are moments when it feels like he’s been gone forever, and other moments when it feels like he just stepped out of the room and will walk back in any second with that big laugh and that bigger presence.

Reframing negative situations into something positive sounds simple when you hear someone else say it. We’ve all heard the phrases: “Look on the bright side,” “Everything happens for a reason,” or “Just stay positive.” But when you’re in the middle of something painful, frustrating, disappointing, or confusing, those words can feel hollow. The truth is, reframing isn’t natural. It’s not easy.

Follow us as we follow the new TV series Home to Harmony.  James Lott Jr is the host!

Gift-giving should feel joyful — not overwhelming. But between budgets, shopping lists, shipping deadlines, and trying to find something meaningful, it can quickly become stressful. Whether you love gifting or find it challenging, having a plan makes everything easier. Here’s a helpful Gift-Giving Checklist to keep you organized, thoughtful, and on budget this season and throughout the year. 🎁 Gift-Giving Checklist…

The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times of the year — full of family, celebration, traditions, and memories waiting to be made. But let’s be real: it can also be overwhelming. Between work deadlines, school events, family gatherings, travel plans, gift shopping, and everything in between, it can start to feel like you’re juggling glitter-covered chaos with no plan in sight.

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It Doesn't matter who I am trying to contact! And it matters WHO I am trying to contact... Yesterday was just one in MANY days of frustration I have had in trying to get a service or an answer of something very important, say the IRS or the Doctor and I get to no one and get no answers. The phone rings endlessly or you are put on hold for literal hours.There is no easy way to reach anyone any more.

The holiday season arrives wrapped in glitter — bright lights, cheerful music, overflowing schedules, and constant reminders that this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. But the truth is: the holidays are not joyful for everyone, and we rarely talk about that. Behind the smiles in family photos and the perfectly decorated trees are people quietly holding grief, loneliness, stress, exhaustion, and emotional pain.

There’s a kind of tug-of-war no one really prepares you for — the one that happens when your heart is split between two places, two families, and two versions of home. For me, that tug stretches from Los Angeles to Sacramento. My mother and extended family are here in L.A., where my roots are planted deep. But my kids and grandkids are up north in Sacramento, where a different part of my heart lives and breathes.

Pain changes you. Not just in how you move, but in how you think, how you speak, and how you see the world. When your body hurts, calm can feel like a luxury — something just out of reach. You tell yourself to breathe, to relax, to ride the wave, but when every movement reminds you of what’s wrong, that peace can slip through your fingers fast.

Every November, we pause to honor our veterans — the brave men and women who’ve served our country in uniform. We post tributes, attend ceremonies, and share heartfelt words. But the truth is, the sacrifice, resilience, and courage of veterans don’t start and stop on one day of the year. Their service doesn’t take a holiday — and neither should our gratitude.

Being intentional sounds simple: make conscious choices, focus on what matters, and live with purpose. But living that way—really living that way—isn’t always easy. It’s one thing to talk about being intentional, and another thing to practice it when life is loud and unpredictable. Between responsibilities, relationships, and routines, it’s easy to slip into autopilot. We wake up, handle what’s in front of us, and hope we have energy left for the rest.

I didn't know that I last posted on Oct 30th!! Well I'm back!!!!!! I was in Sacramento visiting my daughter and 3 of my grandkids. It was my first time leaving LA since January. It was my first time seeing them in person since last year. I needed this trip and it was I needed. I love been a father and grandfather and of course I am that all the time but it is different when you are not around them in person.

There’s a version of life people like to talk about — the highlight reel, the success stories, the “it’ll all work out” optimism. And then there’s the real world — the one we crash into when the bills pile up, when someone we love gets sick, when the news feels heavier every day, and when the weight of simply being a human…

If there’s one thing Gen X knows how to do, it’s roll with life. Born between 1965 and 1980, this generation grew up latchkey, independent, and self-reliant. They watched vinyl become streaming, typewriters become tablets, and somehow figured out how to live in both worlds. Now, as many Gen Xers step into grandparenthood, they’re doing what they’ve always done best — adapting, with a wink and a playlist from the ’80s in the background.

It’s not easy to look at a situation that frustrates you, hurts you, or drains you — and choose to see it differently. In fact, it can feel almost impossible in the moment. But I’ve learned that reframing — the act of shifting your perspective — can change everything. Reframing doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine or sugarcoating pain. It means recognizing that, while you can’t always control what happens, you can control how you interpret it.