Family
The Joy of Watching My Baby Have a Baby
There’s a moment in life when you think you’ve felt it all. You’ve lived through the exhilaration of bringing your children into the world, watched
July 15, 2025
Family
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
August 12, 2022
Guest Blog
Wine Tips For Your New Year’s Eve Party
Italy is an amazing place to visit. The scenery is gorgeous, the food is fantastic and the wine is incredible. So when I received these
December 28, 2013
Guest Blog
A Routine Run that Put Our Lives In Perspective
During one of my early morning bike rides, a woman pulled over across the street and beckoned me. “Have you seen a French bulldog?” she
October 25, 2013
Reviews
Parent or Social Parent?
Did you know that more than 69% of parents are “friends” with their children on social networking sites? Social networking sites appear to be
May 21, 2013
Family
It’s My Son’s 16th Birthday…
A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on why boys don’t celebrate their “Handsome 16” like girls celebrate their Sweet 16. If you missed
January 30, 2013
Not Just Another Long Island Greek Restaurant…
I was sitting with my son in Pete’s Pitaria Restaurant in Island Park. My son was doing his AP Euro homework (btw, this course just
October 17, 2012
My Mother, My Best Friend…
My mother passed away on Friday, June 1st. These past few days have been very hard for me and I know it’s not going to
June 7, 2012
Family
How to Celebrate Your 50th Birthday
Today’s my birthday. It’s not just any birthday, it’s my 50th birthday. And you know what? I’m okay with it. When I was 48 and
April 25, 2012
The Laurel Luncheonette
The Laurel Luncheonette has been a Long Beach icon since I can remember. When I was growing up, my family and I would go there
April 9, 2012