On November 3rd, I ran my 4th NYC Marathon and no matter how many marathons you race, you always learn something new. Here are some my key takeaways from this year’s race: The New York Road Runners pre-race dinner at Tavern on the Green is well worth it. It’s buffet style, but the food is […]
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Feds Re-Launch National Addiction Treatment Locator Website
There’s been a lull in national discussions about America’s opioid crisis, but last week, the federal government – in a largely unnoticed move – relaunched FindTreatment.gov – a national substance used disorder treatment database. The online treatment locator is boldly marked as “An official website of the United States government” to reassure visitors who have […]
Election Day: It’s Your Turn!
To all those candidates for public office…thank you! Putting yourself out there came with risks and personal/professional sacrifices, including time away from your family, friends and other matters as you worked tirelessly towards a singular goal. Win or lose, look back over the past few months with the confidence that you ran a fair, respectful, […]
As Illnesses & Deaths Surge, Health Officials Say “Stop Vaping”
As of last night, more than 450 cases of lung illnesses and five deaths tied to vaping have been reported to federal and state officials. The numbers continue to grow nationally and two teens on Long Island were hospitalized this week for vaping-related illnesses. One of those teens reportedly had to be placed in a […]
Those First Day of School Pictures
Over the next few days, parents will take to Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets to post cute pictures of their kids as they experience their first day back to school. While there are mixed opinions about whether or not posting personal pictures online is a great idea, more and more parents have gotten […]
Why Fireworks on July 4th Aren’t for Everyone
There are lots of reasons to leave fireworks displays to the professionals. Beyond the risk of personal injury and fire, many veterans and their families have come to dread July 4th. As our nation celebrates its independence, many of our nation’s veterans will become prisoners in their own homes as they seek refuge from sounds, sights […]
Equality and Social Justice Make Great Mother’s Day Gifts
Sunday is Mother’s Day and according to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend an average of $180 on mom this year for a national total of 23.1 billion. Hallmark says 133 million Mother’s Day cards will be exchanged this year and the U.S. National Restaurant Association reports that Sunday will be this year’s most […]
What Can You Remove From Your To-Do List?
I make lists, mostly for short-term daily goals, but also for long term goals. For most of us, lifetime goals are organized into a “bucket list,” while annual goals mapped out on January 1st and updated quarterly are typically labeled “resolutions.” My daily to-do list includes key tasks, phone calls, emails and exercise. I try […]