My running buddy and friend Trish and I had a quick weekend in Chicago. We signed up for the Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K race produced by Lifetime Fitness. I flew Delta, she flew JetBlue, and we met at O'Hare airport to start our adventure. Picking Up Our Numbers...
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Why Does Time Seem To Fly By?
Have you ever thought, "It's Sunday again? How did that happen so fast?" If so, you're not alone. Many of us feel as though time is slipping through our fingers, with days blending into a blur and weeks flying by at an alarming rate. But why does time seem to...
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Book Review
Rating: ★★★★☆ What is The Silent Patient About? "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides is a masterfully crafted psychological thriller that ensnares the reader from the first page. This eerie and somewhat spooky narrative is built around Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who suddenly becomes mute after being accused of...
A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum Book Review
In "A Woman is No Man," Etaf Rum plunges readers into the heart of a conservative Arab American family in Brooklyn, offering a candid look at the intersection of culture, gender, and identity. This story explores the deep-seated gender norms that shape the lives of its characters, making it a...
Lifetime Achievement Award Recap
I was honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI). The event was held on May 15th during a beautiful luncheon at Westbury Manor. It was a day of reflection, celebration, and heartfelt gratitude, surrounded by cherished friends, colleagues, and my son....
On Watching My Granddog, Daisy
I had to go to NYC for a cortisone shot in my knee. It's been bothering me a lot lately, and the gel shots didn't work. I hoped the cortisone would kick off the effects of the gel shots and start working. My daughter asked if I could stay with...
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid Book Review
Taylor Jenkins Reid's "Maybe in Another Life" explores how our choices can lead us down vastly different paths. Through the story of Hannah Martin, Reid delves into the intriguing concept of parallel universes, where a single decision at a particular moment can alter the course of one's life entirely. This...
After Annie by Anna Quindlen Book Review
Sometimes, it's rare to stumble upon a novel that captures the raw essence of loss and the painstaking healing journey with as much depth and sensitivity as Anna Quindlen's "After Annie." How it Related to Me At first glance, the book's premise hit close to home for me, given my...
Celebrating Pride
Everyone has the right to live as they see fit. As we enter Pride Month, a vibrant, global celebration of love, diversity, acceptance, and self-expression, let's join and celebrate our love for all! This month, the LGBTQ+ community and their allies come together to celebrate the progress toward equality and...
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Review
"A Court of Mist and Fury," the second book in Sarah J. Maas's engaging series, is an enthralling read. This novel spans nearly 700 pages and keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its exhilarating pace and unexpected developments. The narrative is rich with surprise twists and turns...