A few nights ago, I noticed an alert on the Settings icon of my iPhone, telling me I was due for a software update. Giving it no further thought, I allowed it to take place. The following morning, driving to my first appointment, I pulled the phone from my bag and saw Jaromir Jagr’s smirking …
WHEN REALITY STRIKES AND EVERYBODY GETS A TROPHY WORLD
I guess you may have heard. The election is over. It ended differently than most were told it would, as promised by the media. Some feel the need to publicly protest, to destroy property. What’s almost funny? That’s the behavior that was expected from the supporters of the candidate that won. Go figure. I can …
THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF WRITING FICTION MADE EASY
Not long after penning my own birth announcement, I began writing fiction and was instantly hooked. Since then, for better or worse, my friends and loved ones have enjoyed or been subjected to my ramblings and manuscripts, up to and including my recently published novel, ABSOLUTE RECALL. As I work on what I hope is …
STICKS & STONES MAY BREAK THEIR BONES, BUT WHAT’S YOUR PLATFORM?
If you were to stand within earshot of a playground in any state across our great land, you’re bound to hear childish banter such as: “He’s calling me names!” “She said I’m fat!” Barry called me a liar!” You’re a dodo head!” ( It’s really a word. I looked it up. And someone has most …
OH MY ACHING BACK! DECIPHERING THE TRUTH BEHIND THE MYTHS, CURES, AND OLD WIVES TALES
In the interest of honesty, I have to admit that my back has bothered me a time or two in the past. Nothing to cry about, you understand, sciatica my doctor mumbled once while suggesting over-the-counter pain relievers. This holiday season, however, between decorating, shopping, and celebrating – my New Year’s culminated into a painful …
5 VITAMINS YOU SHOULD NEVER TAKE
Close to half the population of the United States take vitamins. Multivitamins hold the number one spot as the most popular. They are sold in virtually every grocery store and are a thriving industry. Everyone you know is taking at least one – and are preaching to you why you should be. Vitamins are good …
CHEATING: IS IT WORTH IT?
We humans are capable of most anything. Cheating, unfortunately, is one of them. We cheat on our partners and our taxes, which forces us to employ our memories, cunning accountants, and pit-bull attorneys. Yet, we continue to do it. BUT IS IT WORTH IT? This day in age couples can now cheat on their partners …
VACATION: SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO?
Recently, it was reported on TODAY, that we are taking less vacation days than ever – as many as 16 days less than 15 years ago. Experts now believe that the result of this work more/play less trend, could be detrimental to your relationships. According to Dr. Sue Varma, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry …
HAS YOUR GO-TO SUNSCREEN MADE IT TO THE HALL OF SHAME?
I can remember, like it was yesterday, stepping from the car as a new bride, to the unfamiliar frontier that was to be my home. Somewhere between the vows and the wedding cake, the man at my side neglected to mention he was moving me to the equator – a hop, skip, and a jump …
SPORTS RITUALS: SUPERSTITION OR OCD?
Professional Athletes – as their adoring public, we look on as these gods among men, and women, who have honed their natural abilities perform for us. We cheer for them, covet their lives, money, and long to bear their children. But do we ever stop and think of the dedication that is required of them? …