Point of View

Life Trajectory Changes

UNITED STATES—In a short few weeks I am going to accomplish something that I never thought possible in my life: I’m about to graduate with a Master’s Degree. Yeah, the past 3 years have been some of the roughest, busiest and exhausting of my life. At times I didn’t think it was possible to juggle two jobs, be a...

What Relaxes Your Mind

UNITED STATES─Where are you right now in your life? Are you truly happy with your circumstances? So many of us find ourselves stuck in situations where, how can I best say this? We are not happy. Well there are ways to change your outlook. I constantly and I mean constantly hear people talk all the time to just be...

The Pandemic: One Year Later

UNITED STATES—It is very hard to believe that it has been over a year since the coronavirus pandemic reshaped this country as we know it. March 2020 was fine up until around the third week of the month and then panic, then fear and absolute chaos was unleashed. I remember moving around on crutches as I had just broken...

Great Things Come To Those Who Wait

UNITED STATES—I’ve come to realize in life, sometimes things happen when you least expect them. You might be asking what I’m referring to? I got some great news this weekend about some career aspirations and opportunities that I never thought possible. I can’t say they just fell into my lap. I was actively working on some things, but quite...

The Dangers Of Football

UNITED STATES—Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills Safety suffered a horrific situation during Monday Night Football while the Buffalo Bills were playing against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a moment for anyone who was watching that football game will never forget. You see players get injured and be carted off the field, but this was a bit different. Hamiln, 24, took...

The Black Friday Experience

UNITED STATES—It has been tradition for my family that we shop the day after Thanksgiving for as long as I can recall. The past few years have been slightly different because I’ve had to work my day job. This year the family went out on Saturday instead of Friday, and I must say the older I get the more...

Trump’s Unforced Errors

UNITED STATES—It seems that our president isn’t able to keep out of his own way. He manages – or relishes -- wreaking havoc where calm had previously prevailed. His words and actions are increasingly causing great anguish both here and abroad to the detriment of so many, but even more so to himself. For starters, Trump’s firing of FBI Director...

2020 Medicare Part D Changes…Released!

UNITED STATES—Toni: Last year, the 2019 Medicare and You handbook did not include the 2019 Part D deductibles and “Donut Hole” costs, and I got in the “famous” Medicare donut hole last March. I know it is only September, but I would like to get prepared and really cannot find the answer online or at the Medicare.gov website. Please inform...

The Disenfranchisement Of The American Voter

UNITED STATES—Do you recall the closing of some polling stations earlier this year?  It was a blatant attack to limit those voting against the president’s personal interests.  He did this knowing long lines would form right in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, thus putting voters in needless danger. So Americans circumvented his devious ploy by deciding to vote by...

Playing Casino On The Internet

UNITED STATES—The players prefer to play online casino games than to play in a real environment. They find it a bit convenient due to the fact that they will just sit back and never step out of their comfort zone. However, there are downsides to playing online casino. There are risks that you must face, face and, of course,...