My son, Derek, got an amazing opportunity in Nashville, TN after graduating with his Master's Degree in Data Science. After several weeks of searching for an apartment, he finally found one in downtown Nashville and we took a few days off to help him set up the place. It's amazing...
How to File a Tax Assessment Grievance in Nassau County
Did you know that the median price of homes across the United States is about $250,000? This means that property values on Long Island are more than twice the national average. Those who live here have higher property assessment rates. So what options does a homeowner have when it comes...
NOBU Downtown Restaurant Review
I'm a big fan of NOBU-57. When I worked nearby, I would go there for client meetings and would frequent there for dinner with friends and family. I had been to Nobu in Tribeca but recently, the restaurant moved down to Wall Street. This was my first time at the...
Best Supermarket in Nassau County
Every weekend, my husband and I go to different supermarkets. And, every time we go to a supermarket, we determine that we have to go to at least two, sometimes three to get everything that we need on our shopping list. It becomes a full-day endeavor, and to me, it...
How to Embrace Crankiness
We all get cranky. You have a bad day, a bad week, a bad month, and everything seems to bother you that much more. It can be a continuous cycle and before you know it, you’re cranky all of the time. But maybe, we need to learn how to embrace...
How Was the Food, Lodging and Staffing at Vista Verde?
You've read my blog from the other day on the Best Ranch in Colorado. To continue the story, I want to tell you about the food, lodging, and staffing at Vista Verde. I was invited to stay free of charge in early 2022 in exchange for my honest impressions. The...
Best Ranch in Colorado: Vista Verde Ranch in Steamboat Springs
If you're looking for an exceptional experience that is right here in the USA, don't look further. Check out my story of an upscale dude ranch, an hour away from Steamboat, Colorado. I was invited to stay free of charge in early 2022 in exchange for my honest impressions. Day...
Getting Robbed at a Spa in New York City
I spent the day with my daughter in New York City. It was her 30th birthday and she wanted to go for massages and then go shopping. Sounded like a perfect day, right? At the Massage We drove into the city from Long Island and there was no traffic. I...
How an Abandoned Dog from Mississippi Ended Up in NYC
Over Thanksgiving weekend, my daughter and her husband asked if I would drive them to Connecticut to pick up their new dog. I had mixed feelings about them getting a rescue dog. My sister had a rescue and the dog didn't like anyone. He bit everyone he came in contact...
New York Drivers
We may not be the worst drivers around. I've been to other states (not mentioning names) that have been way worse. But, there are lots of us who are pretty bad. You know what I'm talking about... If you don't, here are some examples: Slow Rider He is the one...