You May Need to Renew it Sooner than You Think! — If you’re a U.S. citizen and the proud owner of a ten-year passport, you may notice that the expiration date on your passport reflects a date almost ten years exactly from the issuance date. …

Youth Doesn’t Always Define Beauty — Okay, I understand that many people and especially women, consider their hair an asset that’s easily changed to fit your style or change your look. You might decide to become a redhead for a while, or maybe you’re daring enough to sport pink hair. But, I’m talking to the ladies…

This Basketball GOAT Didn’t Always Appreciate His Fans — Mr. Russell died on July 31, 2022, and there is no argument that between 1956 and 1969, he played better basketball than just about anyone on the planet. He led the Boston Celtics to eleven NBA championships. I met him once. And, I wish I could say it was a…

This Man is a Badass — I’ve seen Mr. Nance on MSNBC several times, and I’ve always admired and appreciated his intellect and contributions as a political pundit. But admittedly, up until recently, I couldn’t have matched his name with his face. I recently listened to one of Al Franken’s latest podcasts, and Nance was the…

Probably. But Check Out these Valuable Tips — Let’s face it; dining at a restaurant with a luxurious ambiance and sky-high prices doesn’t necessarily guarantee you won’t get food poisoning. And devouring tacos at a neighborhood stand in Mexico might end up as one of the best meals you’ll ever consume. Street food is everywhere. If you live…

How I’m Handling that ‘I’ve Just Been Dumped’ Feeling As I watch my stats waiting to get to my self-proclaimed milestone of 420 followers, I become hopeful as the number rises to 419. I check the following day, and my heart sinks as my number falls to 417. I immediately feel like a loser. Of course, as a freelance…

And Maybe You Should Have One Too — For those not familiar with George Bailey, he is the main character in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ portrayed by the great, late Jimmy Stewart. I’ve probably seen that movie a hundred times, and today I’m finding some comfort in reflecting on its lesson. George contemplates suicide after his world and…

You may want to add Day of the Dead to your bucket list. — If you’ve seen the movie Coco, you probably know Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead represents one of Mexico’s most joyous holidays. And that’s saying a lot because, in Mexico, there is no shortage of holidays. You would think an occasion with the word dead in the…

How to be Ready for (almost) Anything — Modern society continues to make advancements in technology and time-saving conveniences. Additionally, with the social programs that permeate our culture, you would think most citizens would feel secure in their day-to-day existence. But no matter the status of your finances or social safety net, we all live with the threat…