Visiting the Napa Valley Wineries A few years ago, my husband and I stayed in Sonoma County and visited many of the top wineries around that area and in Napa. This time, we decided to stay in Napa and try out some different wineries. Here's where we went and what...
Paul Simon at Flushing Meadow Park Review
Who doesn’t love the timeless music of Paul Simon? Since catching his reunion show in Central Park back in the early 80s, I’ve been lucky enough to see Paul Simon perform several times. But this concert was extra special. It was billed as the final show of his last tour,...
Is 23andMe.com Worth It?
Is 23andMe.com Worth it? I got the itch...Everyone was doing it, why shouldn't I? I bought three kits - one for my dad, my husband and me. I found out that I was 99.6 percent Ashkenozi, which surprised me a little. After getting the results and finding them somewhat interesting,...
David Byrne at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens
The Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, which is nestled in the Forest Hills community and within walking distance to all the stores in the neighborhood, is a fantastic venue. The sound quality is on point. The seating is intimate. Although it's always a cows march out of the venue after...
Book Review: Be The Magic of You – Tools to Transform Your Life By Teri Karjala, LPC, LMFT
Book Review: Be The Magic of You - Tools to Transform Your Life By Teri Karjala, LPC, LMFT I keep seeing negative posts on Facebook and it makes me sad. Why are people so unhappy? And, why are people so insecure? When Teri Karjala approached me to read her new...
Alzheimer’s Group at Russo Law Firm
Alzheimer's Group at Russo Law Firm I've noticed that as people age, many of them have dementia. This means that they have symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. According to the Mayo Clinic, "Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a progressive dementia in older adults, but there...
Book Review: The Women’s Guide to Health – Run Walk Run, Eat Right and Feel Better
Book Review: The Women's Guide to Health - Run Walk Run, Eat Right and Feel Better Those who know me know that I highly admire Jeff Galloway, the Olympian. He is an amazing, giving person who has helped thousands of runners through the years. Recently Meyer & Meyer Sport, the...
9 Things to Do in Phoenix in the Summer
9 Things to Do in Phoenix in the Summer My husband and I went to visit my son in Phoenix at the end of July. He had an internship there and we wanted to go out there for a visit. Everyone kept telling us, "it's unbearable in the summer in...
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Blue Point Brewery
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Blue Point Brewery I love Long Island because there are so many interesting and exciting things to do here. Recently, we saw an ad that Blue Point Brewery in Blue Point, Long Island, was having a concert series. Since we enjoy Indie music and...
Book Review: Getting My Bounce Back by Carolee Belken Walker
Book Review: Getting My Bounce Back by Carolee Belken Walker I started working out in my late forties. Throughout my journey, I have found that most people were athletic growing up but I found a handful of folks, like me, who didn't participate in anything until middle age set in....