Book Review: Moving Abroad for Dummies

So, I’ve been daydreaming about sipping espresso in a Parisian café or enjoying a laid-back lifestyle on a tropical beach during slow travel in retirement. But whatever your reason might be, moving abroad is an exciting—and slightly terrifying—adventure. That’s where Moving Abroad for Dummies comes in: a practical, no-nonsense guide to uprooting your life and …

Aerial Ash Scattering

My father passed away in 2004 at the age of 89. He did not have a will, nor did he leave any final arrangement plans. It was a difficult decision for me to make, as to what was best. I had him cremated and have had his ashes with me ever since. But after my …

Bobby Approved!

Bobby Parrish and FlavCity: Making Healthy Cooking Accessible Bobby Parrish, the creator behind FlavCity, has built a significant following by sharing healthy, flavorful recipes and practical grocery shopping advice. A self-taught home cook, Bobby began his culinary journey by learning from his mother. His passion led him to win cooking competitions and appear on shows …

Oura Ring 4 vs. Whoop

As you know, I’ve been wearing a Whoop tracker since August of last year, to get an idea of my daily metrics around sleep, activity, heart rate and variability, and other biometrics related to longevity. I’m happy with the Whoop, other than the wrist location, watch-like design. It can be worn on the body in …

It’s Farmers Market Season!

There’s something magical about wandering through a local farmers market on a sunny weekend morning. The scent of fresh bread, the vibrant colors of seasonal produce, and the hum of friendly chatter—it’s a little oasis of community and flavor right in your backyard. I LOVE my local farmers market – and I actually have several …

AirBnB Experiences

Not sure if you are an AirBnB fan – I am – but the company recently released a new feature that I think is a win, even if you don’t ever book accommodations through them – AirBnB Experiences. Back in the day, I was a big Groupon and Living Social fan, as well as Meet-Up. …

Back to Macros!

Getting back on the macro bus this month, in advance of my next round of biomarker bloodwork. To that end, I highly recommend reading Dr. Benjamin Bikman’s book – How Not to Get Sick. It’s amazing at breaking down the simple facts around balancing your nutrition for optimal wellness. Prevent illness, reach your ideal weight, …

Happy Mother’s Day!

Hard to believe it’s been a year already since I took my mom’s ashes back to Florida for her memorial. It was a beautiful trip last April to St. Augustine and Ponce Inlet. I highly recommend visiting if you haven’t been there yet. This year to honor her memory, I finally completed a scrapbook of …

Galleri Cancer Screening

UPDATE: All clear! My test came up negative for the many types of cancer it screens for. Which is a good indicator that there isn’t a current issue – although it is not a guarantee, of course, as it doesn’t detect every type (or current tumors). But I highly recommend the test and the in-home …