If you like powerful songs that will keep your head bopping, then you will love Alex2e's new album, Half Grown! I met Alex at a Sofar Sounds LI event in Port Washington. I was so impressed with him that I mentioned him on this blog. He recently reached out to...
Dr. Numb is Here To Save the Day
Now that Thanksgiving is over and Channukah and Christmas are here, accidents will happen. Between getting pricked by hanging an ornament or getting burned by a candle, there's one thing you will need and that's Dr. Numb, a new Canadian product that is here to save the day. Dr. Numb...
Fairy Tale Wedding in Connecticut
When we got the invitation to my friend, Madeline's daughter's wedding, I was excited. My husband and I had been there when she gave birth to Michelle, 29 years ago, so it was particularly emotional. We arrived in Connecticut about 2 hours after our departure from Long Island and saw...
Is Epcot’s International Food & Wine Worth It?
I want to preface this blog post by saying that I went down to Orlando for the weekend with my husband and met my brother and his wife there for Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival. This was my first event, and it was a bucket list item for a...
Why Do People Ignore Messages? A Look at Text Message Etiquette
Have you ever sent a text, Facebook message, Instagram DM, WhatsApp, or email, only to be met with total silence? If you have, you're not alone. And if you're anything like me, that silence can leave you questioning. How does it make you feel? What’s your reaction when someone doesn’t...
Family Comes First on Catholic Faith Network
The 11th season of Family Comes First (airing Mondays at 1:30 pm) on Catholic Faith Network launched on October 30th. Vincent J. Russo, elder law and estate planning attorney, along with Victoria Robert Drogin interview a variety of real families, facing real issues. Family Comes First (FCF) has won 3...
Electric Scooters Take Over San Jose, California
My son and I visited San Jose, California, a few weeks ago. When we got there, we couldn't help but notice all of the electric scooters on the streets and sidewalks of San Jose. There are two electric scooter companies that service San Jose - Lime and Bird. Everyone was...
Sofar Sounds Long Island Concert in Patchogue
A few weeks ago, Sofar Sounds Long Island held a concert in the back of the Patchogue theatre on Long Island. Three performers played their heart out to more than 50 people. As we sat on the stage of the Patchogue theatre, the first performer to go on stage was...
Thanksgiving the Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions Way…
Thanksgiving is for all Americans, no matter where they came from or who they are. It's a day to unify and give thanks for this wonderful nation in which we live. Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions started a little early. On November 15th, they hosted a Thanksgiving feast in their East...
Quick Weekend Getaway in San Jose, California
My son and I had registered for the Rock 'n Roll 10K race in San Jose, California, so we decided to get a quick weekend getaway there. I booked the San Jose Fairmont Hotel. The price was reasonable. All of the hotels downtown were around the same price, $180 a...