Mother's Day is right around the corner, and just like the previous years, here you are, on auto-pilot, rushing to the mall to buy one more thing that your mom does not need! "What should I buy?" You might ask. Why not move away from material gifts (flowers and chocolat…
I just finished reading GOOD NEIGHBORS , Joanne Serling’s debut novel. In this thought-provoking debut novel, Joanne Serling takes us on a picture perfect neighborhood and group of friends with children. This story pulls you in from the very beginning, with the question of what would you do i…
I don't know about you, but being a book lover, I tend to avoid vacations where I have to run around sightseeing and end up not relaxing. Call me lazy (or bookworm), but my perfect getaway is sitting on the beach or even my hotel room balcony with a good book and a drink (coffee or wine…
Commuting is a necessary evil - getting stuck in traffic, waiting for delayed trains, walking 10 blocks - it’s a jungle out there! Sure, most of us would love to tele-commute 5 days a week, but for those of us that don’t have that luxury, a podcast might be just what you need! If you haven…
My beautiful dog, Maggie, is turning 11 years old this month, which also happens to be the month when the National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed (April 30). We adopted Maggie from a local shelter 11 years ago when she was 12 weeks old. Maggie is a mixed breed (aka mutt). Did you know that…
During the process of trying to de-clutter my home, I ended up finding an old book called "The Happiness Project" . I know, it sounds silly, and it seems like just another project to add to my ever-growing to-do list. I'm very reluctant to let go of my books, so before doing…
I love to read. Reading means quiet time to escape the worries and nonsense of my busy life. And since I started a local Book Club back in March 2017, I have been reading books that I wouldn't normally choose. Now, I would love to read as many as 50 books a year, like Bill Gates (maybe whe…