Bordered by the Hudson River and Long Island Sound in the iconic Hudson Valley, Westchester County is an easy reprieve for those looking to go beyond the everyday. Springtime’s annual reawakening is in full view thanks to Westchester’s 24,000 acres of parkland, and longer, warmer days bring a season of...
Spending the Holidays with the Kids
I don't see my kids often because they are adults now and have their own lives, but when I do, my heart is filled with joy. Surprise Visit A couple of weeks ago during the Passover/Easter holidays, I was getting ready to go to work and finish off the week....
Training Tips and Tricks for Endurance Races with Andrew Patterson of Ironmanhacks.com
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Brunch in NYC?
When it comes to brunching in NYC, the choices can be overwhelming. The good news? We’ve got you covered! Here’s our ultimate guide to brunching in NYC, broken down by neighborhood so you can find the spot that’s perfect for your next weekend feast. Upper East Side Let's start with...
My Book Helped Me Reconnect with One of My First Clients
One of my first clients was a company called, People Communication Skills, run by Esther Bogin. I represented the company in the late 90s into the 2000s. We did great things together but when we parted, I hadn't heard from them in years. When my book, From Couch Potato to...
Feeling Like a Surrogate Grandma
While I was in Boulder, Colorado, I was supposed to stay with my cousin, Mindy. However, she came down with Covid at the last minute and my business partner, Lisa, offered her home to me. "You can stay in my daughter's room," she said. When I got there When I...
Harrison & Belew Concert at Sony Hall in NYC
Recently, I went to see the Harrison & Belew concert at Sony Hall in New York City. They played most of the Remain in Light Talking Heads album in its entirety. The night started off with a thunderous performance of "Psycho Killer," one of the band’s greatest hits that had...
Top 60 New York Lifestyle Blogs
After finding out that I was in the top 10 for triathlon blogs for ATriathletesDiary.com, I decided to scope out the positioning of my New York Lifestyle blog, HilaryTopper.com. To my surprise, I came in #36 out of 60 top New York Lifestyle blogs, which I find amazing since there...
Colorado Book Tour For From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete Recap
There was a threat of snow a couple of days before I arrived in Colorado for my book tour of From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete. My cousin, Mindy, called to warn me. "Your plane may get delayed," she said. I got to the airport with plenty of time to...
My Backyard Sports with Michael Kraner: Get Your Game On at Home
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