I had an issue with three companies recently and I think you will be a little shocked by all three. Marriott/Fairfield Inn - Lake Buena Vista, FL I was going to go to a conference in Florida in Orlando and since I'm a Marriot Bonvoy member I booked a room...
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A Funny Thing Happened in Boca Raton
I was excited to have my first book tour of From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete in Boca Raton, Florida. I have some family there and many of my friends moved to the area so I knew that this tour would be a success. Boca Raton Book Tour As I...
Lightning Warriors
“If at any time, you feel overwhelmed or out of control in your life, take a deep breath and volunteer at a triathlon race to be inspired!” About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, listen as Hilary interviews Noah Lam, founder of the Lightning Warriors -...
Bandstand Diaries – The Philadelphia Years 1956 – 1963
I remember when I was a very young girl, I would go over to my grandparent's home and they had American Bandstand on the television. Back then, most people had black and white television sets, including my family. Sharon Sultan Cutler So when Sharon Sultan Cutler, author of Bandstand Diaries...
Open Water Swimming with Bryan Krut
"Mechanical issues will happen. Currents and weather conditions also happen. You cannot control them. However, when you want to do something, you must mentally dig deep. Don't let those negative thoughts get in the way. Just focus on the moment and when you look back, you will see that you...
Kitsch Products
Before Kitsch reached out to me, I had never heard of the brand. They sent me a few products to review on this blog and you know what? I'm glad they did. I really enjoyed checking them out and I know you will too. (Interestingly, since I received their products...
Do You Have the Courage to Find Love?
Falling in love takes courage. Courage to put yourself out there. Courage to possibly get hurt. Do you have the courage to overcome your fear to find love? About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Clyve Rose, an award-winning author. She has been...
The Pneumonia Shot and Pneumonia
Okay, you're going to think that I'm always sick. And, to be frank, during the past few months, it's been challenging. However, normally, I am in good health and active. The Pneumonia Shot In March of 2020, right in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, I went to CVS and...
A Garage Band For Retired Teachers
When you think of a garage band, you think of young kids making a lot of noise in their parent's garage. But, during my walk around the neighborhood, I found one consisting of retired music teachers from Nassau County. Every Wednesday at 10 am, seven to ten band teachers play...
Matt Fitzgerald and Hilary Topper
"Anyone can be a triathlete. It's one thing to say this, however, and another to make others believe it..." About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Matt Fitzgerald, coach, nutritionist, athlete, and author of numerous endurance sports books including 80/20 Running and 80/20...