As dog lovers, we know the joy of seeing our furry friends frolic and play in an open, safe environment. Dog parks provide the perfect setting for dogs to socialize, exercise, and bond with their humans. With more and more cities recognizing the importance of these spaces, it can be...
Can We Talk with the Dead?
I had a strange experience. My dad passed away nearly two years ago in September. After finalizing his distribution, I felt compelled to put my own money into our joint account and keep it open. I know this sounds strange but I just couldn't part with closing the account. I...
Skiing at Catamount in the Berkshires
This past March, I took a ski trip to Catamount Mountain, and it was surprisingly wonderful. The mountain is small and the vertical is only a few hundred feet. However, most of the trails have pitch and they are fast. This made for a thrilling experience. Catamount in March At...
Things to Do in Westchester County This Spring
Bordered by the Hudson River and Long Island Sound in the iconic Hudson Valley, Westchester County is an easy reprieve for those looking to go beyond the everyday. Springtime’s annual reawakening is in full view thanks to Westchester’s 24,000 acres of parkland, and longer, warmer days bring a season of...
Spending the Holidays with the Kids
I don't see my kids often because they are adults now and have their own lives, but when I do, my heart is filled with joy. Surprise Visit A couple of weeks ago during the Passover/Easter holidays, I was getting ready to go to work and finish off the week....
Feeling Like a Surrogate Grandma
While I was in Boulder, Colorado, I was supposed to stay with my cousin, Mindy. However, she came down with Covid at the last minute and my business partner, Lisa, offered her home to me. "You can stay in my daughter's room," she said. When I got there When I...
Spending Family Time Over the Holidays
We rented a house through Airbnb at Mt. Snow, Vermont. Our main objective, rent a house that was pet-friendly because my daughter and son-in-law brought their dog, Daisy with us. So, we set out to Vermont on Wednesday, December 21 for five nights. Day 1 Driving up to Vermont was...
Hilary Topper’s Journey and the Impact on her Children
"Go outside your comfort zone. You will find a whole new world out there! Don't forget to laugh at yourself. Just have fun and smile when you can." About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with her children, Zoey and Derek Topper, about the...
When You’re Overseas And You Get the Call
I was in Israel with my brother, sister-in-law, cousin, and husband. We were in Naharyia when I got a text from my son. "Mom, please call me when you get a chance." My heart dropped. I wondered why he wanted to talk. I spoke with him last night, I thought,...
Two Week Israeli Trip Itinerary
When my brother, Ed, and sister-in-law, Andrea, asked Brian, my husband, and me to join them for their 25-anniversary trip to Israel, we said, "sure." After agreeing, my cousin, Mindy, also wanted to come, so we booked a minivan, an AirB&B, a couple of hotel rooms, and Andrea created an...