Ever wonder how long it takes the trash you throw away to break down in a landfill? The answer is that, for most items, your garbage will stick around longer than you will. Since the three necessary components

Odds are, if you're reading this blog (or if you even know what a blog is) you're a tech junkie. Welcome to the club. We Facebook, we Tweet, we text, and we often find our portal to the world is a tiny

Recently, I had the privilege to help assemble an event with my fellow classmates and distinguished professors from Adelphi. At this event, Beyond the first job: Planning for a Career, Professor David

Anger is a naturally occurring emotion. some people experience problems with how to handle their anger. Anger should be addressed when it occurs, rather than allowing it to build up. Thoughts or feelings

It was harder than I thought it would be to find turkey cutlets in this town for tonight's Dinner Together. I wanted to try this recipe because it was lean, super-fast and offered my kids' current favorite

Everyone uses LinkedIn in different ways. Some strive to add as many people to their network as possible, regardless of affiliation. While others (myself included) only add people with whom they have a

Did you start blogging for the money or fame or are you driven by passion alone. Well the truth is most blogs fail before they even really get started. Why? Because some bloggers are expecting overnight

This pasta reminds me of all the flavors of the Amalfi coast. It's a simple, uncooked sauce—perfect for summer—which comes together while you are cooking the pasta. The key is to use a really good imported

Shrimp and grits are one of those classic food pairings that have stood the test of time for a reason: they are delicious together. I first tasted this dish in the 90's when a Southern-style restaurant

This refreshing salad is from Nigella Lawson.  It's a perfect use of that pre-shredded cabbage that comes in a bag if you don't have the time nor inclination to shred it yourself. You can easily

 I regret: Not keeping one of the two houses we bought (and sold). Not buying that Noe Valley flat (it was around $300k at the time). Not standing up for myself when I had the chance. Every time.

Doctors still don't know what exactly causes jet lag, officially known as circadian dischronism. Whatever...we all know that traveling across time zones can play havoc with our bodies. Symptoms--besides

I have happy memories of my childhood toys, mainly because I would play with them well into older childhood. This was not because of a developmental delay. The games that I remember where kept at my

If you'd asked me when I didn't have kids if starting school at 2 is too early, I would have said yes. But now, I think it's great for my son and his learning and development. He was ready. When I left

Fresh and unique describe the food and décor at Butterfield's Pancake House & Restaurant in Scottsdale, Ariz. With the kitchen visible from just about any seat in the house, diners can enjoy watching

Recently, I have taken my 2 dogs, Pearl(Black Schnauzer) and Linda(Tan Pekinese) to the Tropical Park;Dog Park. Its in Miami. Between SW 40th St(Bird Road) and SW 56 St(Miller Drive), just west of the