Every Fourth of July Americans gather together to honor the ideas expressed in our nation’s founding documents. But how much do we really know about what we’re celebrating? READ MORE
I’ve sworn off making resolutions, but I do use the start of another new year to recommit to growing as a person. Since January 1st, I’ve been listening to guided meditations on a more regular basis. I find it helps me start and end my day on a positive note, and it keeps me more focused throughout the course of the day. Louise Hay, the founder of Hay House, Inc., has a variety of meditations that I choose from for both the morning and the evening. Hay House also has a meditation podcast. READ MORE
I stayed at my mom’s house this weekend, so I commuted into Manhattan this morning from my hometown of Rockaway Beach, Queens. It’s a long but spectacular ride on the MTA’s A train. As the train leaves Rockaway and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean behind, it crosses over Jamaica Bay into the bordering town of Broad Channel. When I looked out the train window as we pulled into Broad Channel station, I recalled my experience meeting Tara Clancy and reading her new memoir The Clancys of Queens.  READ MORE
Erotica is a genre that, despite its growing popularity and mainstream acceptance, is still a blush-worthy topic for some. With the publication of Grey this week, bestselling author E L James’ surprise gift to Fifty Shades of Grey fans, we’re happy to remind you that the audio format is ideal for those who may prefer to enjoy this genre in secret. READ MORE