Tag Archives: adult
Thankful Thoughts: Gratitude in Action
When we think of celebrations during the month of November, Thanksgiving is usually the first thing that comes to mind. On Thanksgiving, in addition to indulging in a variety of delicious dishes, many friends and family take the time to think about the things that they are grateful for. But why wait until Thanksgiving to […]
Exploring Long Island’s Haunted History
It’s October and time for all things spooky, or as my “off the boat” Italian father would say “Skoopy.” I’ve always been captivated by the paranormal and unexplained. There’s something thrilling about delving into our local history, researching eerie stories, and sometimes even visiting haunted locations. Long Island, with its rich history, is home to […]
Clear the Clutter
March is the month for decluttering your home and your life. Tackle one area at a time and sorting your things into categories. Make lists of keep-donate-discard to create a more organized peaceful living space. Allowing yourself more time to do what you love… like reading!
Try some “Creative Nonfiction”
Creative nonfiction is a literary genre that combines styles of fiction writing with nonfiction. While some nonfiction can be more informative or academic, creative nonfiction creates a narrative similar to fiction. In other words, the information remains truthful and accurate while aiming to capture the reader’s attention the way a novel might.
Graphic Novels are REAL BOOKS TOO!
Graphic novels are becoming popular for all ages – unfortunately, they aren’t taken as seriously as other novels. A common misconception is that graphic novels are not “real” books because they mostly contain illustrations, but that is far from the truth.
The Twelfth Month of the Year
When we think of December, we think of holidays and family gatherings. To most it means busy days ahead. It’s a time of shopping, colder weather and stress. We are going to parties, wrapping presents, decorating our homes, while making time to visit our loved ones. It is loaded with traditions of gingerbread houses, cookie […]
Know Diabetes, Fight Diabetes
Over the past few decades, there has been a noticeable increase in the incidence of diabetes among adults in our country—a chronic health condition that can potentially lead to heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, and other significant health complications. Currently, more than 34 million Americans are dealing with this disease, with an anticipated 88 […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This year, the month of October has taken on a whole new meaning for me. Typically, I look forward to the cooler weather, apple picking with my family, and trick-or-treating with my two young children. But October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which now has personal significance. A few months ago, I was diagnosed […]
Enter a new realm with “Portal Fantasy” Books
Some books are a magical portal to another dimension. Ever since we were kids, books have taken us on incredible adventures where ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary situations, where the real world blends with realms full of magical, mythical and often dangerous creatures. Whether falling through a rabbit hole into Wonderland or stepping through […]
Happiness Happens Month is celebrated in August.
Knowing I’d be writing the August blog about Happiness heightened my awareness of the topic. I started noticing happiness comments and quotes all over. Here are some that caught my attention: “Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go” attributed to Oscar Wilde “There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way” Thich Nhat Hanh
