If you are a New Yorker, you know it's been rough. We've been on "lockdown" because of COVID-19 since the beginning of March. It doesn't look like our state will open up anytime soon. Some states will be opening up quicker than others but if you live in a state...
How to Access Medicaid Home Care During COVID-19
Vincent J. Russo of the Russo Law Group in Garden City has been doing his part trying to educate the community every day. What has Vincent J. Russo Been Doing? Vincent has been hosting daily check-ins on both Facebook and Instagram. Each day, he talks about different elder law, estate...
What’s New with VR/AR And With Delta Airlines – CES 2020
With all these lockdowns now, it's a great time to check out some of the videos I got from CES 2020. Here is an interesting video that focuses on Virtual and Augmented Reality. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Delta Airlines I love to fly Delta and before this coronavirus pandemic,...
New York City During COVID-19…
Matthew Chirico, 26, is an independent filmmaker from Staten Island. He recently sent me his video to post on my blog and after viewing it, I agreed. When asked Matt Chirico, why he made this movie, he said, "I felt I needed to document how much this Coronavirus disaster has...
Older Parents and COVID-19
The United States is now officially the epicenter of COVID-19. How this happened, I'm not sure. I have some speculations but I don't think anyone will ever know the truth. Whatever the case, it is here. Most of our country is on lockdown, including our nursing homes, assisted living facilities...
Three Gift Suggestions Under $250 for Your Mom
Although we are on lockdown because of COVID-19, Mother's Day is still around the corner. Most of us can't get out to shop. However, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry is still open online and I can assure you they have the nicest jewelry around! (I know, I am a frequent shopper there.)...
A Typical Day on Long Island in Lockdown…
In New York, we have been on lockdown for a while. We all knew this was coming. But, we didn't know how bad it could get. Right after the "Chef of the Year" event from Queens Center for Progress, where I was honored, I hunkered down in my home on...
Will Life be the Same After the Coronavirus Pandemic…
I'm so frustrated. I know I'm not alone. We've got this horrendous pandemic that is attacking our friends, neighbors and our loved ones. And, we can't do anything about it. When this is over, will life be the same after the coronavirus pandemic? We've become germaphobes How many times have...
Millennials and COVID-19
The coronavirus is getting worse. According to LiveScience, our country is now becoming the epicenter of the virus. We've had more deaths and more people contract the virus at this point than anywhere else. And, New York state is at the heart of it. I'm not proud of that fact...
Buddha’s Office by Dan Zigmond
Have you ever said, "I hate my job?" If you're like most people, you've probably said that phrase more than once during your work years. A new book, Buddha's Office - The ancient art of waking up while working well, by Dan Zigmond, addresses what to do when you feel...