Dealing with the sudden loss of a job and not sure how to plan or search for new employment during a pandemic? Patrice shares five resources to support job seekers.
Gardening for Well-Being: 5 Resources for Developing a Natural Respite
There’s no better sign that winter is finally over than that of budding springtime perennials. For me, it’s seeing the emerging stalks of my peonies, daylilies and hostas magically appearing overnight. In the midst of uncertainty, reconnecting with nature can bring a sense of reassurance and calm. Furthermore, countless studies have shown that the side…
Top Picks: Patti LaBelle
Singer, actress, author, entrepreneur, woman extraordinaire Patti LaBelle turns 75 on May 24. Yes, I agree, she doesn’t look a day over 50! LaBelle is a true virtuoso. Born Patricia Louise Holte, her journey as a recording artist has known few boundaries. Her acclaimed works feature a variety of genres, from gospel to soul, blues…
#TBT: Celebrating Etta James
One of my all-time favorite songs for a newlywed couple’s first dance is "At Last" by Etta James. Somehow it never gets old. The melodic notes, soaring rifts and gritty tones seem to predict the coming ups and downs of marital bliss, captivating young and old alike. For this Throwback Thursday, we celebrate the phenomenal…
Truth or Terror? Shark Books and Movies
It’s that time of year again! Discovery Channel's Shark Week! Considered one of the deadliest predators in the ocean (mostly because of the great white, affectionately nicknamed "the white death"), sharks have fascinated recent generations with their fierce predatory nature and sly cunningness. They've inspired legends and fear thanks to real-life incidents such as the Jersey Shore shark…
Top Picks: The Words of John F. Kennedy
Avid sportsman, visionary leader, newspaper reporter, war hero, statesman, civil rights activist, Peace Corps founder—and author. So many books have been written about John F. Kennedy, examining his short, yet remarkable life from a myriad of viewpoints, and no doubt hundreds more will follow. Born May 29, 1917, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of…
5 Articles: Home Sweet Connected Home
What comes to mind when you hear the term “smart home technology”? Well, I asked around and here are some of the answers I received: televisions with internet capabilities automated home energy climate management systems standalone virtual assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home refrigerators with Wi-Fi enabled touchscreen tablets for multitasking automated security surveillance…
5 Articles: The Drone Revolution
Look up, it’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a drone! Perhaps like me you weren’t part of the mad dash to acquire one of the must-have tech toys of the past two years. Ever the skeptic, I like to wait until trendy fads have proven themselves. Yet drones, also known as UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)…
Like Fast-Paced Sci-Fi? Try Chicago Author Wesley Chu
For those who enjoy high-speed planet-hopping adventures through outer space, contact with alien life forms and time continuum dilemmas, author Wesley Chu has a book for you. Chu was born in Taiwan, immigrated to the United States as a young child and settled in Chicago in 1990. His journey to becoming an author included some interesting…
Get the Facts: 5 Articles About Fake News
While I'm sure no one would mistake the headline “Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Elope in Vegas While Grandma Scuba Dives in Bermuda” as real news, recent studies show people are having difficulty judging real news from fake because of the rapid rise of internet-based fake news sites. This trend is especially true on social…
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