Sometimes life is a series of curveballs and you're just not sure what direction you are moving. You're trying to move forward but sometimes you're moving sideways or even backward. You may "hate" your job at the moment, you're upset with your family, or just had a blowout fight with...
Self-Care for Black Women by Oludara Adeeyo
It's hard to step into anyone's shoes. We may think we understand what others are experiencing, but we will never know. As a white woman living in a suburban area, I can never truly know what it's like to be a Black or Brown woman in the US today. I...
Life on Long Island | Fishermen at Jones Beach
Every morning at sunrise, if you head over to Field 6 at Jones Beach, you will see a slew of fishermen. The other day, I was curious. I was planning on riding my bike but when I got to the beach, my tire was completely flat. (I have special run...
Four Gift Ideas for the Holidays
If you're looking for an awesome gift that won't wipe out your wallet, check out these ideas: Drive Auto Trunk Organizers and Storage If your friend has a car that looks anything like mine, this would make the perfect gift. The Drive Auto Trunk Organizer is collapsible, easily secures so...
5 Amazing Parks to Walk or Run in on Long Island
It's funny, I grew up in Long Beach and when you grow up there, you don't leave the island. I never explored Long Island until I became a triathlete. Now, I have been to most of the Long Island Parks and I have to say, they are absolutely gorgeous. So,...
Merry Wives Shakespeare in the Park
Every year, except during COVID-19, the Public Theatre holds Shakespeare in the Park. In 2021, the Public Theatre presented Merry Wives - a Celebration of Black Joy and Vitality from July 6 through September 20 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Merry Wives The Merry Wives is a fresh...
#GoVax
Jeremie Dezwirek, a young UC Berkeley graduate, reached out to me on Instagram. He was a swimmer for Cal and a former triathlete. He wanted to know if I would be interested in helping him spread the word about his movement to get people to vaccinate against the COVID-19 virus....
Things to Do in Westchester in the Winter During Covid-19
Has COVID-19 got you down? Why not try some of these ideas from the Westchester Tourism Bureau! FOR THE ART LOVER Along the recently opened Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Path pedestrians will find some of the most unique public art displays in the county. Reflecting a partnership with Arts Westchester...
6 Things You Can Do in the Winter During COVID-19
Many of us are staying in, working from home, and not going out. Then, there are some of us who go to the mall, BJs, and gather with friends, saying: "I don't care about this pandemic, I'm going to live my life." It's been a full year of this pandemic...
Five Things To Do With Your Adult Children During Quarantine
Are your adult children home for the weekend? Not sure what to do with them at home? Here are some suggestions: Play a game - If you all enjoy board games, why not pull one out. You may even have one from your young adult years still sitting in your...