In July, I visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) to see the Van Gogh exhibit. It included works that I had not previously seen, which made it even more interesting. The Van Gogh Exhibit The exhibition includes some 40 works by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) and will run from...
Embracing Diversity: How “The Souls of Queer Folk” Can Transform Your Leadership Practice
Recently, I had the opportunity to read and review the book, "The Souls of Queer Folk - How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice," pitched to me. The Souls of Queer Folk Authored by Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown, a sought-after speaker, poet, storyteller, and transformational leadership expert,...
Bandstand Diaries – The Philadelphia Years 1956 – 1963
I remember when I was a very young girl, I would go over to my grandparent's home and they had American Bandstand on the television. Back then, most people had black and white television sets, including my family. Sharon Sultan Cutler So when Sharon Sultan Cutler, author of Bandstand Diaries...
Resilient Black Girl Review
Can you imagine telling your son or daughter that when a police officer pulls them over, for whatever reason, that they should not look at the officer, keep their hands on the wheel, and don't make a sudden move? Could you also imagine telling your child that they are more...
A Body to Love by Angelina Caruso Review
Most women suffer from negative body image. From the time we are young, we are conditioned to think that the only beauty is one that is thin. Growing up, we had Barbie dolls with perfectly upright breasts and a flat stomach. No wonder so many of us, feel ashamed about...
French Bistro Upper East Side | Manhattan
Before I went for meniscus surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery, my husband, son, and I went to Little Frog Bistro and Bar on the upper east side of Manhattan. The restaurant is located at 322 East 86th Street in Manhattan. French Bistro We started with escargot (my favorite) along...
Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive | Book Review
Comment at the end of this post and you can win a free book! I'm a very sensitive person. When someone is hurt, I can feel their distress. When someone has grief, I become very wrapped up and my whole body feels that deep connection with them. I've also been...
Midnight Meditations – Calm your thoughts, still your body and return to sleep – Book Review
I haven't slept a full night in years. And, I know I'm not alone. My friends and family tell me the same thing. Once I wake up, I oftentimes can't fall back asleep. I wake up thinking about something that is bothering me and I can't get those thoughts out...
The Good Morning Journal Review
If there are some evenings when you think to yourself, what did I do all day? Did I accomplish anything? The new book, The Good Morning Journal -- 5-minute guided reflections to start your day with inspiration, purpose, and a plan by Molly Burford, is the book for you. Having...
Restaurant Review: JoJo Restaurant in New York City
JoJo Restaurant is located on East 64th Street in New York City. The outside is quaint but you can easily walk by and not even notice the restaurant. I guess that's how most of the Jean-George restaurants are, just look at ABC Kitchen. You wouldn't know it was there unless...