Watching Kids Ain’t Easy
UNITED STATES—Look, I’m not a parent, but I have endured the chaos of watching kids, particularly my nieces and nephews throughout my lifetime. I’ve been deemed the cool uncle who spoils them relentlessly; they know if they can’t get it from their parents they might be able to get it from me. With that being said, I’ve learned a...
Fall Has Indeed Arrived!
UNITED STATES—I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am that summer has finally ended and fall/autumn has dawned upon us. All that clothing that has been in my closet that has gone unworn for months I can finally indulge in. I mean the jeans, sweaters, jackets, long sleeve shirts and so much more. Fall is not just about fall...
Just Completely Drained
UNITED STATES—There is no worse feeling than being under the weather. When I say under the weather I’m referring to being ill. Out of nowhere this weekend, I appeared to catch a cold. It started off minor, but it seemed to get progressively worse as the days moved along. How so? For starters, I had a runny nose. Nothing...
Spend Smarter, Shop Smarter
UNITED STATES—I have to be the first to admit that I have not been at the top of my game lately. How so? I’ve been eating quite unhealthy and it’s not because I want to, but because my schedule has been so hectic I don’t have the time needed to properly do what I KNOW I should be doing....
College Admissions Scandal Fallout
UNITED STATES—By now, most of you are well aware that actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced in her role in the college admissions scandal where she paid someone off to alter the SAT scores for her daughter to help her get into an elite college. Yes, when the news first broke several months ago it left many people quite...
Is Going Paperless Worth It?
UNITED STATES—In our current society it seems everything is online nowadays. People pay their bills online; everything seems to be more convenient and easier if you utilize a desktop, laptop, cellphone or tablet. With that being said, I ask the question: what do you do if technology falters? Yup, it happens and it can place you in a dicey...
Keeping Up With Technology Trends
UNITED STATES—Tuesday, September 10 was a big day for Apple as they announced details regarding new products including the latest cellphone amongst other things. This got me thinking: why are we always so eager to get our hands on the latest technology? By now, you all know about apple unveiling its latest model of the iPhone, iPhone 11 which...
September 11, 2001 18 Years Later
UNITED STATES—It is hard to fathom that it has been 18 years since the United States was dramatically changed forever when we were attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. It was a day that forever changed this country as we know it. Never have we seen such violence, horror and absolute devastation in this country. Every American who...
Hurricanes Teach When To Hold ‘em And When To Fold ‘em
UNITED STATES—Back in 2012, I wrote about Hurricane Sandy’s warning to us, beseeching us to get out of her way before she and her friends come roaring back. Most declined to heed her advice, as the area is still in the seemingly endless process of rebuilding right where the devastation hit.
The gritty determination of Americans’ Can-Do spirit fills me...
Toni Says® Tips For Medicare Open Enrollment
UNITED STATES—Toni: I just received a phone call saying there is a federal law that I change my Medicare during Medicare’s Open Enrollment? The Toni Says® office helped us with our Medicare decision in January when my husband retired from his job of 30+ years. Now it seems we must do this all over again. Could you explain what...