Adjusting to College

As a freshman in college you will likely feel inundated by your new and unfamiliar surroundings. You will be living in a new room, on a new campus, with new college-level academics, and a new social scene. The first few days, weeks, and even months of college may feel strange and overwhelming—this is completely natural, […]

A Local Event To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims

As the new school year is about to begin, I can’t help but think about those in Houston who won’t be able to start the school year or much of anything due to the terrible aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. I heard about this great community donation event being organized and I wanted to spread the […]

My Latest Shoe Craze

I live my life in search of funky, fun shoes…that are comfortable! Here’s my latest find: Zip Your Tongue Wedges. They give you an extra 3″ in height while still being comfortable. They have a heavily cushioned, cork sole; are really like weight; AND THEY ARE SECURE! These a trip-resistant shoes–they’re easy to balance in […]

Kashi RVC

If you haven’t  been to Kashi for their amazing hibachi, then I urge you to do so immediately. I used to reserve hibachi for special occasions and have many, many pictures of my family sitting at the hibachi table with our talented chef performing miracles before our eyes. However, since Kashi opened here in town […]

Shakespeare In The Park This Weekend!

Looking for something fun to do in town this Labor Day? The Westfield Recreation Dept. and Troupe of Friends will present three free performances of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 31, September 1 and 2 at 8:00 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park. The play, directed by Joseph Penczak, is set in Medieval […]

HUNGRY GIRL CLEAN & HUNGRY: OBSESSED!

Bookends presents Lisa Lillien author of HUNGRY GIRL CLEAN & HUNGRY: OBSESSED!

A Show You Cannot Miss

Through Sunday, October 29, 2017 Over the last 20 years, I’ve had the pleasure of viewing Dale Chihuly’s glass works of art in many places. Most notable, was at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem. To see that bright, colorful, fragile glass against the rough, craggy edges  of historic stone was a sight that has remained […]

An Italian Classic here in G.C.

Located at 2370 Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park is a favorite restaurant of mine, my kids and my girlfriends. Uncle Bacala’s has been the go to place for communion parties, birthdays and numerous girl’s nights out. Normally we start at the bar and have a cocktail while catching up with Peter, the owner of […]