For the last year, my favorite on-the-go, quick breakfast has been from Starbucks: a caramel macchiato with 2% milk, and a spinach, feta, and egg-white wrap. Little did I know that this very...
What happens when we encounter suffering? It depends on our mindset. Think of a pole stretched between to two orbs, one glowing with loving kindness, and the other reeking of hate and ill will. From...
Looking for a job is hard work. I get that. However, like many things in life, you get out of it what you put into it. If you’re serious about job hunting, it pays to craft top-notch resumes...
Meditation is all the rage. For years I’ve heard raves about its benefits: It reduces stress, improves focus, and improves your overall world view. It is said to make you...
Email scammers have gotten more sophisticated, and unfortunately some people are duped into paying them. I recently received emails purportedly from “Capital amortization LLC.” I did a quick web...
What if mental health were treated like dentistry? If, just like it is socially normal — and actually encouraged — to get regular teeth cleanings, we each sat down every so often with a psychologist...
Yesterday, I shared my experience ordering, receiving, setting up, and trying out the Peloton bike. Today, I share my experience and review of my first live-streamed Peloton class. At about 5:30 p.m...
I first saw it in a video on Facebook. It looked so cool until – gasp – I saw the price. I recently, however, took the plunge. Here’s the story of my first Peloton experience...
We all know New Year’s resolutions do not work. Simply, “no more cookies” will never stick for 365 days. Finally, a few years ago, I reorganized my resolutions. I don’t even call them...
My grandmother, a proud Polish Catholic, died when I was about 12. She left behind 3 sons, one of whom was my Uncle Jim. My Uncle Jim was warm, friendly, and kind. He was also a character. He was one...