Book Review
The Book of Lost Names Review
Some books you read. Others you live through. Kristin Harmel’s The Book of Lost Names is the second kind. I picked it up one evening, planning
November 12, 2026
Family
Keeping the Peace at the Thanksgiving Table: How to Survive the Holiday Without a Family Feud
Picture it. The turkey is golden, the mashed potatoes are piled high, and everyone you love is finally squeezed around one table. Then someone mentions
November 10, 2026
Podcast
Steven Kobrin, Author, Screenwriter, and Podcaster
Welcome to Hilary Topper on Air. Today’s guest is Steven Kobrin. Born and raised in LA, Steven is a lifelong student of film. But his
November 6, 2026
Health & Fitness
Jiffy Knee vs. Total Knee Replacement: What’s the Real Difference?
If you’ve started researching knee replacement surgery, you’ve probably come across the term “Jiffy Knee.” It sounds fast and easy, like you’ll be back on
November 5, 2026
Music & Entertainment
The Hope Theory Review: Magic, Memory, and the Immigrant Journey at NYC City Center
I go to a lot of shows. Some make me laugh, some make me think, and every once in a while one leaves me speechless.
November 3, 2026
NY Lifestyle
There’s a Surprise Around Every Corner in New York City
Some days, you plan one thing and the city hands you another. That’s exactly what happened to my husband and me on our recent outing,
October 27, 2026
My Thoughts
Goodbye, Mercedes: The End of an Era
The other day, I handed over my keys, and I didn’t expect to feel the lump in my throat that came with it. I traded
October 24, 2026
Food & Wine
A Little Taste of Paris at Cognac in Midtown
After seeing a show in midtown Manhattan, we wanted to go somewhere we hadn’t been before. That’s how we found ourselves at Cognac, a cozy
October 22, 2026
Music & Entertainment
UB40 Turned Town Hall Into One Big Dance Party
The other night, my husband and I walked into Town Hall expecting a great show. We walked out two and a half hours later with
October 15, 2026
Music & Entertainment
Rocky Horror Picture Show on Broadway Review
Before I dive in, I have to share a little backstory. Back in high school, I saw the Rocky Horror Picture Show movie practically 100
October 8, 2026