Deaf Not Dumb

BEL AIR—Becoming deaf as a teenager who adored music wasn't easy...I think I would have accepted blindness if given a choice. Surely, my ears...

Christmas In July

UNITED STATES—I know it’s a bit early to be talking about this, but we are less than 6 months away from Christmas people! Yes,...

Americans Are Working Too Much!

UNITED STATES—We hear a new study every 6 months noting what all Americans know, but we have yet to do anything to change it....

Twitter Wars

UNITED STATES—I have to, I mean I have to talk about this. I’ve warned so many people in the past about the dangers of...

Family Reunion Infighting

UNITED STATES—I hate to admit this, but things are not looking pretty on my mother’s side of the family. We have been planning a...

My Secret Crazy Panic Button

BEL AIR—Panic Buttons are words or topics that trigger an emotional response. When pushed, it makes you go crazy and sets you off.  We all...

What Good Is A Warranty?

UNITED STATES—I know many of you have encountered this issue in the past or you will encounter it in the near future. Warranties, what...

The Laptop Saga!

UNITED STATES—In a matter of 5 years, I have purchased 2 laptops, and I am now on the verge of having to purchase my...

Jury Duty Mayhem

UNITED STATES—I’m frustrated America, and if you’ve been in my shoes you might be frustrated also. How many of you have ever been summoned...

Bonding In The Midst Of A Crisis

UNITED STATES—Family is the most important thing in the world to me, but it seems the older that I get the more that we...