Family
A Dog-Sitting Story I Won’t Soon Forget
This week, I’ve been on dog-sitting duty. My daughter, Zoey, and son-in-law, Dan, packed up and headed to LA with their son to visit Dan’s
August 11, 2026
My Thoughts
Substack vs. WordPress – Which One Should I Use?
When I started my blog years ago, I had no idea how much the platform I picked would shape my journey. Back then, everyone had
August 6, 2026
My Thoughts
Why I’m Not Doing the Empire State Ride This Year (And Deferring to 2027)
I’ve been putting off writing this post. Not because I didn’t know what to say, but because saying it out loud makes it real. So
August 4, 2026
Food & Wine
Hasaki Review: A Little Taste of Japan on 9th Street in the East Village
Some restaurants feel like New York the second you walk in. Others make you forget you are in New York at all. Hasaki, tucked away
July 30, 2026
Family
Give Your Grandchildren a Gift of a Lifetime
There’s a special kind of joy that comes with being a grandparent. You get to spoil them, cheer them on, and watch them grow into
July 28, 2026
Health & Fitness
When a Massage Leaves You Knotted Up — And Not Just Physically
I was cycling a lot to prepare for the Empire State Ride. And while I loved it, my body let me know — loudly —
July 23, 2026
Music & Entertainment
Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway Review
Every now and then, a Broadway show grabs your heart and refuses to let go. Buena Vista Social Club, now playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld
July 21, 2026
Health & Fitness
What Does Reiki, Transpersonal Crystals, and Psychic Medium Have in Common?
Today’s Guest is a Reiki, Transpersonal Crystal, and Psychic Medium. Additionally, we explore Reiki, Transpersonal crystals, and psychic mediums, and how these spiritual practices can
July 17, 2026
Food & Wine
A Cozy West Village Gem: Dinner at Little Owl
Some restaurants charm you before you even sit down. Little Owl, tucked into the corner of a building in the West Village, is one of
July 16, 2026
Family
Our Morning at the New York Transit Museum
I did not expect to start my museum visit by walking underground into an abandoned subway station. But that is exactly what happened when my
July 14, 2026