If you are a New Yorker, you know it's been rough. We've been on "lockdown" because of COVID-19 since the beginning of March. It doesn't look like our state will open up anytime soon. Some states will be opening up quicker than others but if you live in a state...
Older Parents and COVID-19
The United States is now officially the epicenter of COVID-19. How this happened, I'm not sure. I have some speculations but I don't think anyone will ever know the truth. Whatever the case, it is here. Most of our country is on lockdown, including our nursing homes, assisted living facilities...
Three Gift Suggestions Under $250 for Your Mom
Although we are on lockdown because of COVID-19, Mother's Day is still around the corner. Most of us can't get out to shop. However, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry is still open online and I can assure you they have the nicest jewelry around! (I know, I am a frequent shopper there.)...
A Typical Day on Long Island in Lockdown…
In New York, we have been on lockdown for a while. We all knew this was coming. But, we didn't know how bad it could get. Right after the "Chef of the Year" event from Queens Center for Progress, where I was honored, I hunkered down in my home on...
Will Life be the Same After the Coronavirus Pandemic…
I'm so frustrated. I know I'm not alone. We've got this horrendous pandemic that is attacking our friends, neighbors and our loved ones. And, we can't do anything about it. When this is over, will life be the same after the coronavirus pandemic? We've become germaphobes How many times have...
Millennials and COVID-19
The coronavirus is getting worse. According to LiveScience, our country is now becoming the epicenter of the virus. We've had more deaths and more people contract the virus at this point than anywhere else. And, New York state is at the heart of it. I'm not proud of that fact...
On Social Distancing
I love to hug. I love to give out high fives when one of my runners does an amazing job, and I love to shake hands with people to let them know that I'm a strong businesswoman. Social distancing is hard for me, as I know it is for you...
Has the World Gone Mad?
Everyone is talking about COVID-19 and the coronavirus. How far away should we get from another person? Is the person contagious if they don't show symptoms? What do we do about our elderly? How can we protect our family?And, where's the hand sanitizers and toilet paper? Has The World Gone...
Funeral for a Friend…
No one ever said life would be fair, especially when a friend that you grew up with dies. This blog post is sad on many levels. When I came back from Florida, I learned that one of my old friends had a stroke and is currently in assisted living barely...
Is It Worth Staying at the TWA Hotel?
As the elevator doors opened, I entered with another couple. The woman smiled at me and said, "isn't this a special place?" She was referring to the TWA Hotel at the JFK Airport in Queens. I decided to stay at the TWA Hotel for my husband and my anniversary. I...