You could say I have been obsessed with goals and getting things done for most of my life, and I’m a firm believer in the wisdom shared by Ken Blanchard, PhD that “All good performance starts with clear goals.” While I remember myself as driven and ambitious from a young age, my relationship with goals … Continue reading Goals: How Strategic Flexibility Reigns

As we ushered in a new year, keeping our hopeful eyes on an end to the pandemic, we realized that some of the challenges we were already facing not only weren’t put on pause like much of our lives, but also worsened. With new all-time highs in screen-time, widespread remote learning, and a decrease in … Continue reading New York State Senate Roundtable on Cyberbullying

So long, 2020! While we’re hoping our COVID-19 woes will disappear in the new year, we know we’re still a long way from any semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy. To say 2020 was difficult may be the understatement of the century. Even with its obstacles and disappointments, it wasn’t my worst year and, for that, I’m … Continue reading Farewell, 2020!

For 10 years, I shared the same Thanksgiving prayer I wrote back in 2009.  This year is like no other, so I made a few updates . . . May this time of year find you and your family in good health and good spirit, as we come together in our hearts to be thankful for … Continue reading Thanksgiving Prayer 2020

No matter how many times I see the fall foliage, it doesn't cease to amaze me. I'd like to say I appreciate all things with the same awe, but it's not the case. I often wonder if it is the way it looks or the way I look at it, and why do some people, places, things, and experiences become … Continue reading Fall Foliage for the Win

For Jews around the world, Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish new year — is a holiday filled with family, friends, traditional food, good wishes, blessings, reflection, happiness, and more food. While this Rosh Hashanah will be different than all others in our lifetimes, the impact of the holidays during the pandemic is incredible. As I … Continue reading The Pandemic Fancy Feast

This was the year I was finally going to visit Scotland, having convinced one of my best friends to join me on one of my bucket list vacations. My original dream many years ago was to take a year sabbatical to write quirky mystery novels while living in a small country home in Northern England, … Continue reading 2020 Staycations and Scattered Days Off

It’s here! July 1st is not only Canada Day, but also the start of Plastic Free July! Last year, I was inspired by a tweet from New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages to participate in the Plastic Free July Challenge for the first time and convinced my mother to give it a shot, too. Never … Continue reading Everyone Can Reduce Plastic Waste