Although Summer may be wrapping up, there's a shoe that you should have in your closet because it's the most comfortable sandal I have worn to date. The sandal is the Skechers GoWalk Arch Fit Worthy. They are cute, fashionable, and extremely comfortable. If you're not wearing them outdoors, they...
Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive | Book Review
Comment at the end of this post and you can win a free book! I'm a very sensitive person. When someone is hurt, I can feel their distress. When someone has grief, I become very wrapped up and my whole body feels that deep connection with them. I've also been...
Interview with Hilary’s Dad, Herb Mass
In 2012 after the passing of my mom, I interviewed my dad. We talked about his life with my mom and their 55 years of marriage. I wanted to know what the key was if any. How could people stay together for 55 years? What was the secret to success?...
The “I Love My Instant Pot” Cooking for One Recipe Book
I know when I'm alone in the house and I want to eat dinner, my first instinct is to grab something quick and eat it. But, if you have an Instant Pot, you no longer have to do that. In the new book, The "I Love My Instant Pot" Cooking...
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...
SALT in Merrick, NY
I love brunch. It's one of my favorite meals. So, when one of my running partners asked if we could schedule brunch at SALT, I was all in. I put out a call to the runners and suggested we go after the run one Sunday. We made a reservation for...
What’s It Like to Live in A Group Home for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
Group homes for people with disabilities have been around a long time. I used to work at a place called PSCH. We helped people with developmental disabilities get homes in the community. When I felt I needed to get my dad out of Pacifica House ALF during COVID because he...
Roberta’s in Bushwick Review
When you walk into Roberta's Pizzeria in Bushwick, Brooklyn, you will first notice a brick oven. The staff claim that it was imported from Italy. Flames are going and you can watch as the pizza makers insert the pizza in the oven. When it comes out, it's thin and crispy!...
What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
I've been trying to understand the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's for a long time. Someone sent me this graph that I found very interesting: So, apparently, Dementia is the umbrella for many different cognitive disorders. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease about 10 years ago. The decline was...
Delray Beach Weekend Getaway
I spent the weekend in Delray Beach, Florida, staying at one of the oldest hotels around called, The Colony Hotel on Atlantic Avenue. In between visiting my dad, I went to some local restaurants and dessert places which I talk about below. Where to stay in Delray Beach, Florida: Colony...