Author: Rose Wright
A mother’s love and determination connects therapeutic research with New York City ballerina and world-class musician to help children with cerebral palsy. New mothers dream of having perfectly healthy children, although when a child is born with special needs, those dreams are quickly shattered and a difficult new reality sets in. In 2006, Debbie Fragner’s daughter Maddie was born three months early and the complications of her premature birth resulted in a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (CP). While Fragner and her husband were initially immobilized by the shock and uncertainty of the diagnosis, Debbie’s fear was eventually transformed into determination…
Selected as National Coach of the Year Words by Nick Nenad Whether it is the blue skies, great surfing or intriguing people of San Clemente, Mark McElroy enjoys them all. McElroy, currently the head coach of Saddleback College’s football team, has lived in San Clemente nearly his whole life and has stayed true to the city, calling it a “good ole’ old town.” McElroy first made an impact in San Clemente when he graduated from San Clemente High School in 1978, having played three sports; golf, wrestling and football. From there he went on to play college football at Kansas…
Dining Review by Gerrit Hale “My feeling about dining out is, If I’m going to pay for a meal out, It should be better than I can prepare myself. That’s my guiding principle when dining out. When my good friend, and publisher, asked me to write a few words about some of the local eateries, I was somewhat hesitant but enthusiastic. I look forward to sharing my experiences and hope these reviews are helpful.” Wind and Sea 34699 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point (949) 496-6500 Cuisine: American, Steak & Seafood Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4:00-7:00 pm www.windandsearestaurants.com I was…
Built for Speed Living on the south side of San Clemente, surrounded by blue skies and palm trees, is a guy once perceived by many to be the greatest surfer that ever walked the planet. After living in Hawaii for a number of years, Matt Archbold has returned to his original stomping grounds, trying to live a new life. He isn’t living the drug and alcohol fueled, rock star type lifestyle that he once was known for. Archbold is a family man now. His wife Audrey and daughter Poppy, 6, live on a small street, where kids run in and…
How to find the truth in the growing trend of Surf Fitness Until recently, surfers ignored the fact that a properly designed strength and conditioning program can help an athlete realize their full potential. Over the last few years people have been exploring this idea of ‘surf fitness’ and there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of surfers working out to improve their surfing. A few years ago we ran the only North American Masters Research Project showcasing the benefits of working out and land-based training to increase a surfer’s performance so we know that all types of…
Hmm… Where to even begin about this unforgettable experience? Let’s start with the need: My husband and I are expecting our first child (a beautiful baby girl due August 9th) and although the anticipation of her arrival is unlike any feeling we’ve ever had we also had the feeling of, “Oh no! When will we get to enjoy a vacation together again?” We immediately turned to Celebrity Cruises and found the perfect seven day destination of Bermuda. We were searching for relaxation but also beautiful scenery to enjoy as we relax. What is more beautiful than an open ocean and…
A solution for women with thinning hair! More than 50 million women in the United States have thinning hair and there are very few solutions to fix it. They spend billions of dollars every year to make their hair look thicker and more alive. Half of these women, particularly those who have had children, those who are approaching menopause, those who have genetic hair loss and are often young, and those who had chemotherapy develop thin hair. All of the commercial products on the market do nothing to impact the thinning hair that plagues these women. Some use a volumizer…