September 11: 20 Years Later
UNITED STATES—Where were you on September 11, 2001? It was a day that will always live in infamy for any American who was born and old enough to remember where we were attacked on our own soil. The World Trade Centers in New York City were under attack, and collapsed after members of Al Queda hijacked two airplanes and...
There Is A Reason I Do Not Drink Alcohol!
UNITED STATES—I thought about rather I should share this tale and it hit me absolutely without a doubt. Why? It lets you know we all have problems and we all have to grapple with them even if we attempt to weave the narrative that EVERYTHING in our life is perfect. Alcohol is heavy on both sides of my family,...
Sweet Tooth No More!
UNITED STATES—It is odd because I thought I had the biggest sweet tooth in the world, but in the past 2-3 months, the craving for sweets has significantly dropped. It has posed a question for me: why? I don’t know, I truly don’t know, I think my mind and body have just aligned to where my body doesn’t want...
Time Is So Precious
UNITED STATES—Time, it is the one thing that we can never get back or replace. Once that time is gone it is gone people. You might be thinking this column is in reference to spending time with loved ones, but you would be wrong. The focus of this column is putting into perspective how we spend the time we...
Taking A Digital Detox
UNITED STATES─Do you have a smart phone? Do you have a flip phone? A tablet, an iPad? You might be asking exactly what am I getting at. Technology dictates our life that is the message I’m trying to get across to everyone. No matter what you do, technology will always be part of your life in the current world...
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...
The Strike Momentum Is Growing
UNITED STATES—First we had the Writers Guild of America striking in May, then you had actors strike with SAG-AFTRA in the summer, now you have the United Auto Workers who went on strike last week. It does pose a question, are we seeing a massive trend when it comes to seeing industries go on strike. Let me say I’m...
Device Upgrade Affordability
UNITED STATES—I recently had an upgrade opportunity for my mobile service, not in particular my phone, but my iPad. I have had my iPad mini for close to a decade. It still works perfectly and I had no intention of getting rid of it because it works perfectly. The only issue was that a lot of apps that I...
Are You Prepared For Retirement?
UNITED STATES—This weekend I was forced to have a tough conversation with myself. I’m in my 30s and it came to a realization that I’m not preparing for the future. I mean my parents are near the verge of retirement and I have members in my family who have reached retirement age, and it lead me to question if...
Family Can Be A Pain
UNITED STATES─With the holiday season as I like to call it, fast approaching, many of us are placed in that conundrum where we have to deal with dreaded family members that we do not personally get along with. That is the thing about holidays, we love it because we get to spend it with family, but at the same...