The Writer’s Strike Impacts More Than You Know
HOLLYWOOD—The current strike involving the Writer’s Guild of America is entering its third week and it looks like there will be no end in sight anytime soon. The writers are asking for a reasonable paycheck for their work and addressing concerns involving AI that has become a major concern not just in the technological arena and how it is...
The Visit With The Heart Doctor
UNITED STATES—I will be the first to admit this, I do not like going to the doctor. I actually have a fear of going to the doctor. I fear that aspect of receiving bad news and that paralyzes me completely. I recently got news after a doctor visit that caught the attention of my Primary Care Physician. He said...
Your Past Does Not Have To Be Your Future
UNITED STATES—I do not know how it came up, but it did. Something that happened to me almost 15 years ago shocked my niece who is only 11. She is very precocious and perceptive, so she rarely misses anything people. I was discussing something with my sister and for some reason we were talking about jury duty and I...
Mental Health Matters
UNITED STATES—There are always these conversations nowadays about mental health and how important it is to our overall wellbeing, but let’s be honest for a second. Are we actually practicing what we preach? We talk about mental health, but are we making movements to address mental health issues when they actually pop up or do we do our best...
Why Is COBRA Only Paying 20 Percent Of My Medicare Claim?
UNITED STATES—Toni, I need your Medicare guidance because in December, I was rushed to the ER because of kidney failure caused from stage 4 of prostate cancer which has spread to my pelvic bones.
Because I was working full-time, I took a leave of absence with short-term disability in January for 60 days while receiving my cancer treatment which ended...
A Fresh Cut Lawn Does Wonders
UNITED STATES—Summer is slowly creeping up on us, and as a result, that means it is time to get outdoors and begin work on the yard. That includes the front and the backyard people. It is not just about ensuring the front looks good, you want that backyard to look just as great people.
However, I think it all begins...
Sleep Stress: Part II
UNITED STATES—Last week’s column we talked about sleep in general and addressed a lot of issues that people face in general when it comes to attempting to get quality sleep. This week I wanted to address a few more things in specific: light and dreams. For me light is a massive killer and I’m not just referring to light...
Mother’s Day Is Coming People
UNITED STATES—Another holiday is upon us America, this one is all about mom. If you have been sleeping under a rock, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Yes, I’m writing this column in advance to give you some preparation because I have no clue, but there is something about Mother’s Day that has everyone in a panic every single...
Graduation Season Is Upon Us
UNITED STATES—It is that time of year people, May and June are big months for graduations. Rather it is from preschool, Kindergarten, middle school, high school or college. May is geared for the college students. For me, my niece is graduating from college and the family could not be more ecstatic because it has been a tough few years...
Why Is My Medicare Premium An Extra $506?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my husband John and I need your guidance because I believe I have made a mistake enrolling in Medicare. This April, John was laid off from a company he was employed with for 20+ years and lost his employer health insurance. John is a Veteran and is receiving his healthcare from the VA, so he did...