I think we all can agree that 2021 was not the year we had hoped for. It was another year of death, destruction, and everything in between. COVID-19 which we thought was behind us took a turn for the worse with the new Omicron variant. The last quarter of the...
10 Tips on Things To Do When You are Recovering From Surgery or Illness
If you are injured with a leg or foot injury, or if you are sick and can't get out of bed, what can you do to prevent going stir crazy? Here are some tips: 1. Read a Book Pick a book or books you would like to read. You can...
On Getting My Third COVID Shot Plus the Flu Shot
It seemed like it took a long time before the FDA and the CDC approved the third Moderna vaccination. I had gotten my first two in January and February of 2021. Once they were approved, I had to wait until after my meniscus surgery to get the booster. Since I...
Disney World Non-Alcoholic Park Drinks
WIN A FREE UNOFFICIAL DISNEY PARK DRINKS RECIPE BOOK! Comment below why you want it! --- Disney World is the most magical place on planet earth. In addition to being magical, Disney has some of the best food and drinks around! Recently, Ashley Craft developed the Unofficial Disney Parks Drink...
A Tribute to My Dad, Herbert B. Mass
It's been a month since my dad's passing and to honor and celebrate his life, I want to tell you a little bit about him. My dad was a good man. He worked hard his whole life trying to support his family. After my mother passed in 2012, he developed...
What’s It Like to Live in A Group Home for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
Group homes for people with disabilities have been around a long time. I used to work at a place called PSCH. We helped people with developmental disabilities get homes in the community. When I felt I needed to get my dad out of Pacifica House ALF during COVID because he...
What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
I've been trying to understand the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's for a long time. Someone sent me this graph that I found very interesting: So, apparently, Dementia is the umbrella for many different cognitive disorders. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease about 10 years ago. The decline was...
Season 12 of Hilary Topper on Air is a Wrap
Did you listen to any of the episodes? If you missed any, here most of the podcasts from the season. Listen in your car on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other aggregator out there, we are streaming everywhere! Business and Personal Development Podcasts: Can Covid-19 Still Be Impacting Your Child...
Wedding Weekend at the StageCoach Inn in Goshan
Wedding weekend After more than a year of planning, the weekend felt real when we went out to dinner with my son-in-law's father, and his girlfriend. Dan's sister flew in as well from LA and we all met in NYC at a little Italian Restaurant in the village. The next...
On Having a Bittersweet Birthday
And, speaking about birthdays and birthday love, as many of you know, I share a birthday with my sister. My mother's birthday is the day after our birthdays. Both my mother and my sister passed away. And, now, I'm left holding the birthday alone. 50+ years For more than 50...