The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are not reserved for tech giants and multinational corporations. Small businesses are increasingly harnessing AI to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and drive growth. The best part? Many AI tools are now affordable and user-friendly, making them accessible to businesses of all sizes....
The Women by Kristin Hannah Book Review
Reflecting on the Vietnam War, a time that deeply impacted my childhood, I found Kristin Hannah's "The Women" to be a profoundly moving novel. As someone who remembers the war's televised snippets and the societal upheaval it caused, this book resonated with me on many levels. My sister's boyfriend served...
Book Review: 19 Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult’s 19 Minutes is a harrowing exploration of a school shooting, and it forces readers to confront the complexity of tragedy from every angle. This is not an easy book to read—nor is it meant to be. Its devastating events unfold across the lives of victims, the shooter, and their families,...
The Measure by Nikki Erlich Book Review
Imagine waking up one day to find a mysterious box on your doorstep. Inside, a single string reveals exactly how long you have left to live. This is the intriguing premise of Nikki Erlich's The Measure, a novel that masterfully intertwines elements of science fiction, social commentary, and human drama...
Happy Valentine’s Day to All My Subscribers and Readers
On this Valentine's Day, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the love and support you've shown me through the years. Your unwavering loyalty, insightful comments, and shared enthusiasm for our content have been the lifeblood of this blog. Not only Romantic Love As we...
The Power and Practice of Spiritual Writing
Are you a spiritual writer? In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Deborah Levine Herman, Author of Spiritual Writing From Inspiration to Publication: 2nd Edition. Listen as Hilary and Deborah discuss the power and practice of spiritual writing. About Deborah Levine Herman Deborah Levine Herman is a bestselling...
A Runner’s Diary: After The Half Marathon That Wasn’t…
I’m disappointed that I was unable to participate in the Disney Half Marathon last weekend. I actually got a call from Disney telling me that they would apply the application fee to next year’s race, but I haven’t heard anything since then. Now I’m gearing up for the New York...
Syracuse Wins Over St. John’s Basketball…
I was never a big sports fan. I never even watched a game until I started watching games with my 13-year-old son. A couple of years ago, we started going to Islander's games, Ranger's games, Knicks games, and more. Every time we went, we always had a great time. So,...
Tarina Tarantino Makes Good!
A week ago, I wrote a blog post about customer service and being upset that Tarina Tarantino, one of my favorite jewelry designers, was making me pay for shipping on an item that I brought home and broke immediately as I took it out of the package. After that, I...
A Runner’s Diary: The Disney Half Marathon…
The morning of our flight out of JFK Airport to Orlando, Florida, for the Disney Half Marathon did not start off promising. I was sick with a violent cough and my shins were still bothering me even after taking three weeks off from training. I got a text message from...