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A Note to New York State –Did We Forget Our Priorities

December 5, 2015 A copy of my letter to New York State Licensing Department regarding an appalling experience at my local nail salon “I am writing to you today regarding my experience yesterday at a local nail salon, Pick A Polish, located on 5th Avenue in Pelham, NY. As I entered the salon at 3:50,Continue reading “A Note to New York State –Did We Forget Our Priorities”

Getting Back to Me!

So just the other day I was feeling bad about myself again. Working hard all day and exhausted at night does not allow for successful dieting and weight loss. I have been faithfully following this 21 day fix and measuring my food but the exercise component was almost gone. Classes after work started again, aContinue reading “Getting Back to Me!”

Strange Magic: Four Stories About Disney’s Dark Side

Revisit Disney through the eyes of these authors and see the good, the bad, and the creepy. Source: Strange Magic: Four Stories About Disney’s Dark Side

If You Want to Be Productive, You Have to Rest

Source: If You Want to Be Productive, You Have to Rest

Halloween Favorites

Excitement is beginning as we plan for a special Halloween this year. It will fall on a Saturday which allows us to plan parties and spooky desserts. It’s only September but not too early to think about all the fun Adult costumes out there. Just tonight, I was thinking about my favorite Frankensteinlike characters. OneContinue reading “Halloween Favorites”

Baked Beans and Blood Pudding

Most of us look forward to our buffet breakfast after first arriving on vacation. You anticipate all your favorite, scrumptious breakfast foods that you don’t have time to cook while at home. Then, you go to a country that is completely different and you browse through the buffet at least twice before choosing your meal. Continue reading “Baked Beans and Blood Pudding”

End of a Summer, New Beginnings for Teachers

One of the challenges of being a teacher is starting over every September. Teachers have two New Years every year — two opportunities to make positive changes in your life. I find it invigorating to be given the challenge to start again. To be able to work on your goals and make a difference inContinue reading “End of a Summer, New Beginnings for Teachers”