During one of the rare Saturdays that turned out to be relatively uneventful, I had the luxury of catching up on some reading. Naturally, needing to feel inspired and like an under-achiever at the same time, I picked up my…
Waiting for the Weekend
While waiting for the weekend to finally arrive, here’s what I thought about this week: Coming to the realization that I can no longer sleep in on weekends because I have too much to do makes me feel like an…
Living Lighter
Over the weekend, I decided it was time for a new look. After hemming and hawing about needing an edgier style, I finally worked up the courage to take about 10 inches off of my hair. I have wanted…
Coming to Grips with Thyroid Cancer
On April 2, 2013 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. According to the Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association and the American Cancer Society, approximately 60,220 people in the United States were diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2013. I never expected to…
Beach Day Blues
On an unusually warm day this past December, I took a drive to one of my favorite Long Island beaches. West Neck Beach in Huntington, New York is a small, private beach that becomes crowded in the summer but during…
Food for Thought: Quesadillas
One of my favorite things to make for dinner is quesadillas. They are relatively easy to prepare and can suit even the most discerning palate. I prefer mine with chicken, but you could substitute steak or even lobster as the…
