Now that we are on lockdown or what some Governors are calling a "Pause," you are with your significant other for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's been nearly two months for many of us living in New York. So, what do you do to keep yourself...
Driving Into NYC During COVID-19 Lockdown
It gets to a point where you need to get out and drive. Since I haven't driven my car in nearly two months, I wondered if I even remembered how to drive! I had a full tank of gas and decided to drive into New York City during COVID-19 Lockdown....
My Virtual Birthday Party
My kids wanted to do something special for me for my birthday this year. We've all been locked down since early March and now, it was the end of April. My birthday is always hard since my mother and my sister had the same birthdays and now they are gone....
My Top Five TV Shows To Watch
Since COVID-19 pandemic has us on lockdown in our homes for another few weeks, it's nice to put your phone down and take a short escape from the realities of our "pause" by watching a little TV. Here are my top five picks to watch: My top picks are: Survivor...
Eight Self-Care Ideas During COVID-19
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...