Although this day will always be filled with painful memories, especially for those of us who call the NYC-metro area home, it’s also a day to remember how strong and united we are in the face of adversity. There will always be evil forces in this world, spreading hate and fear, seeking to destroy theRead more about Rising From the Ashes[…]

Got this text message tonight–total scam. Did not text back, and blocked the number. There are numerous post online calling out this same number as a phishing scheme–don’t fall for it! 

I saw this new product from Progresso at the grocery store this morning, and was both intrigued and repelled at the same time.  It’s soup that you cook using your Keurig coffee machine.  I didn’t buy it–mostly because of the high calories and sodium content–but I’m really curious as to how this would taste. I’mRead more about Soup you brew in your coffee machine?[…]

I got a phone call today that I have been dreading. I knew this day would come eventually, but when it did, I was still unprepared. My dear friend, Dorothy, a woman I’ve known for 30 years, has died. She had a zest for life that, to this day, is unmatched by anyone else I’veRead more about Remembering Dorothy[…]

One of the most painful parts of watching Josh & Anna Duggar’s wedding special on TLC was when Josh serenaded his new bride with “The Loyalty Song”.  (see the lyrics, above) And now, given recent events–the revelation of prior child molestation accusations against Josh, and now his being named as having an Ashley Madison accountRead more about Loyalty[…]

A friend re-posted this video on Facebook, and I’m sharing the link to it here as a public service: https://www.facebook.com/angela.smithruder/videos/10207372423775603/ The original poster is Angel Smith Ruder, and I thank her for sounding the alarm about this latest privacy concern on the iPhone. I’m always so careful about what permissions I give to apps, andRead more about A Warning to iPhone Users: Are Your Frequent Locations Being Tracked?[…]

But I’m making an exception for this one:

Usually, Amazon.com is pretty good about delivering their packages on the expected delivery date–at least, they were until recently. Last month, in an effort to “improve” their delivery service times, they opened a satellite facility just a few towns away from where I live.  Now, instead of my packages going to the main processing center,Read more about Amazon.com: When “Delivered” doesn’t always mean “Arrived”[…]

Yes, it’s that time of year again:  the time when I throw caution–and not-an-insignificant-number of gallstones–to the wind and sample each of the 4 finalists in the Lay’s Potato Chips DoUsAFlavor contest. Here are the finalists: I’m most curious to try Gyro and Reuben, and I have the highest hopes for Truffle Fries.  Pretty sureRead more about Lay’s Potato Chips: Do Us A Flavor Contest Has Begun![…]