The first whiff I ever had of fish sauce, I thought something was rotting. Actively. I have changed my ways. While it is true that a little fish sauce goes a long way, it adds an indescribable depth a...Read More
Despite the fact that I live in the talk show capital of the world, I had never been to a live taping. A month or so ago, I decided I would attend the #1 rated CBS television program: The Late Show wi...Read More
Can’t deal with reality? Do what I do. Chose escapism! Reading can take you to different times, different lands and different possibilities. I confess. Recently, I needed to seriously escape. A frie...Read More
The one name says it all. She is the face of girls’ education around the world. Consider this: Malala was born in 1997. True, she was born in the last century. Technically, we’re still at the begi...Read More
As many of you know, I’m just wild about greens. Couldn’t live without them. Ah, but like many wonders of nature, greens require some special love and care before they’re willing to reward you. ...Read More
Four boroughs, five signs. I’ll say it right up front. Poor Staten Island. They get no respect. Clearly, I’ll have to do a special edition for this slighted borough of New York City. There’s som...Read More
Do you want to make a difference? Then join something. Join anything! One of the things we find ourselves doing these days is ranting at our devices. I’m guilty as charged. Read the news. Rant! Chec...Read More
You may not know this, but Rachel Carson has had a HUGE impact on your life. Ah, where to begin? Unleaded gasoline. The discovery and control of acid rain in our forests. Making the dumping of toxic w...Read More