When you think of a garage band, you think of young kids making a lot of noise in their parent's garage. But, during my walk around the neighborhood, I found one consisting of retired music teachers from Nassau County. Every Wednesday at 10 am, seven to ten band teachers play...
At the Diner on 22nd Street and 2nd Ave in Manhattan
After a two-hour ride that should have only taken less than an hour into Manhattan, I parked the car and started to walk. It felt good to be in the city again. It felt like I hadn't been there in a long time. After strolling around, I decided to stop...
Headaches and NYU Radiology
About a month after my birthday, in May, and before coming down with COVID in early June, I was getting terrible headaches. I wasn't sure if it was the change in weather, allergies, or pressure in the air. Whatever the case, the headaches didn't seem to go away so I...
My Third Book At The Printer
I finished my third book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete. It will be in stores across the world, this August, and I have some links for pre-sales, if interested. About the Book For those who have ever thought they were too old...
Do What Makes You Happy…
Sometimes life is a series of curveballs and you're just not sure what direction you are moving. You're trying to move forward but sometimes you're moving sideways or even backward. You may "hate" your job at the moment, you're upset with your family, or just had a blowout fight with...
Self-Care for Black Women by Oludara Adeeyo
It's hard to step into anyone's shoes. We may think we understand what others are experiencing, but we will never know. As a white woman living in a suburban area, I can never truly know what it's like to be a Black or Brown woman in the US today. I...
Life on Long Island | Fishermen at Jones Beach
Every morning at sunrise, if you head over to Field 6 at Jones Beach, you will see a slew of fishermen. The other day, I was curious. I was planning on riding my bike but when I got to the beach, my tire was completely flat. (I have special run...
Four Gift Ideas for the Holidays
If you're looking for an awesome gift that won't wipe out your wallet, check out these ideas: Drive Auto Trunk Organizers and Storage If your friend has a car that looks anything like mine, this would make the perfect gift. The Drive Auto Trunk Organizer is collapsible, easily secures so...
5 Amazing Parks to Walk or Run in on Long Island
It's funny, I grew up in Long Beach and when you grow up there, you don't leave the island. I never explored Long Island until I became a triathlete. Now, I have been to most of the Long Island Parks and I have to say, they are absolutely gorgeous. So,...
Merry Wives Shakespeare in the Park
Every year, except during COVID-19, the Public Theatre holds Shakespeare in the Park. In 2021, the Public Theatre presented Merry Wives - a Celebration of Black Joy and Vitality from July 6 through September 20 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Merry Wives The Merry Wives is a fresh...